Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 59-111-11
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: HOOK CUSHIONS Release Date: February 28, 2006
1. Product and Company Identification
Trade Name & Synonyms MSDS Code Number
GAC Hook Cushion GAC 鈥? HC / 59-111-11
Chemical Name Manufacture / Distributor
Ethylene / Vinyl Acetate Copolymer GAC International Inc.
C.A.S. Number Address
108-05-4 355 Knickerbocker Ave.
Bohemia, NY USA 11716
Grades or Minor Variant Identities Information Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
Product Use (for Canada) Emergency Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
2. Composition of Ingredients
Hazardous Components C.A.S. Number Exposure Limits %
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer N/A N/A >98
Process Aids N/A N/A <2
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 N/A <0.3
Hazardous ingredients: Vinyl acetate. Disclosure as a toxic
chemical is required under section 313 of TITLE III of the
superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 and
40 CFR Part 372.
3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview
NA
Routes of Signs and Symptoms Single, Repeated, or Severity (Mild, Acute and Chronic Target
Exposure Lifetime Exposure Moderate, Severe) Health Effect(s) Organ(s)
NA NA NA Acute eye contact: Mechanical NA
Eye
irritation.
Chronic eye contact: Mechanical
irritation.
NA NA NA NA NA
Skin
NA NA NA Acute inhalation: Not respirable as NA
Inhalation
sold. Chronic inhalation: Not
respirable as sold
NA NA NA NA NA
Ingestion
NA NA NA NA NA
Other
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
None
Carcinogenicity (IARC, NTP)
The vinyl acetate is listed by IARC NTP OSHA ACGIH 2B as carcinogens.
Potential Environmental Effects
NA
4. First Aid Measures
Routes of Exposure First Aid Instructions Immediate Medical Attention Delayed Effects
Flush eyes with water. Get medical attention if NA
Eye
irritation persists.
Not hazardous to the skin. NA NA
Skin
If product is burned; Avoid fumes, NA NA
Inhalation
give oxygen.
No adverse effects anticipated by NA NA
Ingestion
this route of exposure.
NA NA NA
Other
Note to Physicians (Treatment, Testing, and Monitoring)
NA
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 59-111-11
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: HOOK CUSHIONS Release Date: February 28, 2006
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flashpoint & Method: Flammable (Explosive) Limits in Air Autoignition Temperature Other
260掳C /500 掳F LEL: N/A UEL: N/A NA
Flammable limits: Can only
Properties Contributing to Flammability Classification combust with difficulty.
Flame Propagation or Burning
Fire Intensity Health-, Flammability-, Reactivity-NA
NA
NA
Extinguishing Media Extinguishing Media to Avoid
Foam, CO2, Water fog, dry chemical. NA
Protection and Procedures for Firefighters
None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
NA
6. Accidental Release Measures
Containment Techniques
NA
Spill/Leak Clean-Up Procedures and Equipment
Contain and remove by mechanical means.
Evacuation Procedures
NA
Special Instructions
NA
Reporting Requirements
NA
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Practices and Warnings
None
Storage Practices and Warnings
Storage temperature: Cool dry place.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Special sensitivite: N/A.
Handling / Storage precautions: None
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Ventilation Other Engineering Controls
None NA
Routes of Entry: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Normal Use: PPE for Emergencies:
Eye/Face Safety glasses NA
Skin None required. NA
Inhalation Not required as sold NA
General Hygiene Considerations and Work Practices
NA
Protective Measures During Repair and Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment
NA
Other Protective Measures and Equipment
None
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 59-111-11
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: HOOK CUSHIONS Release Date: February 28, 2006
9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Appearance Odor
Color: Clear and various FDA allowable colors. Odorless to various FDA allowable scents.
Boiling Point 掳C / 掳F N/A
Normal Physical State:
Liquid Gas
Melting Point 掳C / 掳F N/A
Solid (Other) Freezing Point 掳C / 掳F N/A
Specific Gravity or Density (H20=1) Solubility in Water pH
0.93 - 0.97 Negligible NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 20掳C) Vapor Density (AIR= 1) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A NA NA
Other
Bulk density: N/A. % Volatile by volume: N/A.
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Can react with oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Hazardous Products Produced During Decomposition
Carbon monoxide, vinyl acetate, acetic acid.
Hazardous Polymerization? Conditions to Avoid
掳C / 掳F NA
May Occur May Not Occur
Stability? Conditions to Avoid
Stable Unstable 掳C / 掳F Instability conditions: None
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data, Epidemiology Studies, Carcinogenicity, Neurological Effects, Genetic or Reproductive Effects, or Structure Activity Data
Toxicity tests have not been conducted on this product.
12. Ecological Information
Toxicity, Environmental Fate, Physical/Chemical Data, or Other Data Supporting Environmental Hazard Statements
None
13. Disposal Considerations
Regulations
Waste disposal method: In accordance to federal, state or local regulations for landfill, and incineration with energy
recovery.
Properties (Physical/Chemical) Affecting Disposal
NA
14. Transport Information
Regulated for shipping? Proper Shipping Name Packing Group
Hook Cushions N/A
Yes No
Hazard Class Identification Number
Do changes in quantity, packaging, or shipment method change product classification?
N/A Not hazardous
Yes No
Other
Freight class bulk: N/A. Freight class package: N/A. Product label: N/A.
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 59-111-11
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: HOOK CUSHIONS Release Date: February 28, 2006
15. Regulatory Information
Federal Regulations
SARA TITLE III: Section 302.
Extremely hazardous substances: None. Section 311/312.
Hazard categories: None. Section 313.
Toxic chemicals: None.
RERA STATUS: Non-hazardous.
International Regulations
Other
HMIS RATINGS: Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0
0= Minimal 1= Slight 2= Moderate 3= Serious 4= Severe.
16. Other Information
Supplier Number: 31/59 Supplier Release: February 12, 2003 Rev: 1
N/A = not applicable. NA = not available, N/E = not established. N/D = not determined.
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