Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Lokweld(R) 20
Common Name Mexico MSDS 17255
Code
17255
MSDS#
Ralph Wilson Plastics Company
Supplier
P.O. Box 6110 - 2400 Wilson Place Validation Date 05/30/2000
Temple, TX 76503-6110
Telephone: 254-207-7000 or 800-433-3222
05/30/2000
Print Date
LW(R) 20
Also known as:
Synonym
Responsible Name Ralph Wilson Plastics
Lokweld(R) 20
Trade name
Company
Adhesive for laminate.
Material Uses
In Case of CHEMTREC:
Emergency 800-424-9300 (USA)
Ralph Wilson Plastics Company
Manufacturer 703-527-3887 (International)
P.O. Box 6110 - 2400 Wilson Place
Temple, TX 76503-6110
Telephone: 254-207-7000 or 800-433-3222
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
CAS #
Name % by Weight Exposure Limits
Residual vinyl acetate 108-05-4 0-1 TWA: 10 STEL: 15 from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
TWA: 35 STEL: 53 from ACGIH [United States]
Plasticizer Proprietary 1-5 Not available.
Polyvinyl acetate 9003-20-7 15 - 50 Not available.
Polyvinyl alcohol 9002-89-5 5 - 15 Not available.
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Yellow liquid.
Physical State and
Appearance
Emergency Overview
EYE CONTACT MAY PRODUCE MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Skin Non-irritating to the skin.
Inhalation May cause slight irritation of upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion Not an expected route of entry. May cause mild gastric irritation.
No additional information.
Potential Chronic Health
Effects
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate any medical condition.
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by Overexposure:
Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Overexposure
/Signs/Symptoms
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If irritation occurs, seek medical
Eye Contact
attention.
Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention. Wash
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing before reusing.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Oxygen may be administered if breathing is difficult. If
Inhalation
irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. NEVER give an unconscious person
Ingestion
anything to ingest. Induce vomiting by giving syrup of ipecac. Lower the head so that the vomit will not
reenter the mouth and throat. Call local Poison Control Center for assistance.
Notes to Physician No additional information.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Auto-ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Products of Combustion
Not applicable.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Not considered as a product presenting risks of explosion.
Explosion Hazards in
Presence of Various
Substances
Non-flammable substance. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Protective Clothing (Fire) Fire fighting requires the use of a self contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece and
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with an inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Small Spill and Leak
Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Absorb with an inert material
Large Spill and Leak
and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and
Handling
water. Do not ingest.
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of
Storage
children.
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide good general ventilation or other engineering controls as required to keep the airborne
Engineering Controls
concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection
Eyes Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles.
Body No special precautions are necessary if used as intended.
Respiratory A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of product use. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear an approved (NIOSH) respirator with organic vapor cartridges with dust/mist pre-filter.
Hands No special precautions are necessary if used as intended.
Feet No special precautions are necessary if used as intended.
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Personal Protection in Case of In case of insufficient ventilation, wear an approved (NIOSH) respirator with organic vapor cartridges.
Splash goggles. Gloves (neoprene or latex). Safety glasses. Boots. Full suit.
a Large Spill
Exposure Limits
Product Name
TWA: 10 STEL: 15 from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
Acetic acid ethenyl ether
TWA: 35 STEL: 53 from ACGIH [United States]
Not available.
Plasticizer
Not available.
Polyvinyl acetate
Not available.
Polyvinyl alcohol
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Yellow liquid.
Physical State and Mild, polyvinyl acetate odor. (Slight.)
Odor
Appearance
Taste not available
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Yellow.
Color
Not applicable.
Molecular Formula
4-5
pH (1% Soln/Water)
100掳C (212掳F)
Boiling/Condensation Point
May start to solidify at -35掳C (-31掳F) based on data for: Plasticizer.
Melting/Freezing Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
1.082 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Vapor Pressure The highest known value is 17.535 mm of Hg (@ 20掳C) (Water).
Lower than 1.
Vapor Density
V.O.C.: < 5 g/L
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Evaporation Rate
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"See "Volatility" above.
VOC
5600 cps (Brookfield Viscometer)
Viscosity
Not available.
LogKow
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties Not available.
Soluble in water.
Solubility
Physical Chemical Comments No additional information.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Peroxides, oxidizing materials, acids, light (vinyl acetate)
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with Various Slightly reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
Substances
Products of Combustion include: carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Mildly irritating to the eyes. Ingestion may cause mild gastric irritation.
Toxicity to Animals
This product may contain small amounts of vinyl acetate, vapors of which have been shown to cause
Chronic Effects on Humans
tumors in the respiratory tract of laboratory animals. There is no evidence that is has caused cancer in
humans.
A component of this product has been tested for potential reproductive and teratogenic effects. When
administered orally to rats and mice at doses which produced toxic effects in the mother, tissue and
skeletal malformations were noted. However, no effects were seen in the rabbits treated with this
compound.
This product contains a chemical that is a suspected endocrine disrupter. Endocrine/hormone
disrupters are external agents that interfere in some way with the role of natural hormones in the body.
While a variety of chemicals have been found to cause endocrine disruption in laboratory animals,
adverse effects in humans have not been established. (US EPA Special Report on Endocrine
Disruption, February 1997.)
No additional information.
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
Special Remarks on Toxicity No additional remark.
to Animals
Special Remarks on Chronic Vinyl acetate is metabolized to acetaldehyde, which has an IARC 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans)
Effects on Humans classification, it has also been listed in Category 2B.
No additional information.
Special Remarks on Other
Toxic Effects on Humans
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Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD
Not determined.
Mobility
Not available.
Toxicity of the Products of
Biodegradation
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Spilled, contaminated, or waste material should be put into a suitable container and handled according
Waste Information
to local, state/provincial, and federal regulations.
Not available.
Waste Stream
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT Classification
Not a Marine Pollutant.
Marine Pollutant
No additional remark.
Special Provisions for
Transport
Not controlled under ADR (Europe).
ADR/RID Classification
Not controlled under IMDG.
IMO/IMDG Classification
Not controlled under IATA.
ICAO/IATA Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
May cause slight irritation of upper respiratory tract. May cause mild eye irritation.
HCS Classification
TSCA 4(a) final test rules: Plasticizer
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 8(b) inventory: All ingredients are listed.
TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Vinyl acetate: 2/10/86 to 2/10/96; Plasticizer: 4/29/93
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: Vinyl acetate
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products were found.
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Vinyl acetate; Plasticizer
Clean water act (CWA) 307: Plasticizer
Clean water act (CWA) 311: Vinyl acetate
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: Vinyl acetate
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Plasticizer
International Regulations
Not available.
EINECS
This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
DSCL (EEC)
Australia: Vinyl acetate
International Lists
Germany water class: Vinyl acetate
VCI WGK: Vinyl acetate
State Regulations Pennsylvania RTK: Vinyl acetate; Plasticizer
Florida: Vinyl acetate
Minnesota: Vinyl acetate
Massachusetts RTK: Vinyl acetate; Plasticizer
New Jersey: Vinyl acetate; Plasticizer
California Prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients known to the State of California to
cause cancer: Formaldehyde (50-00-0) in trace amounts, Acetaldehyde (75-07-0).
Section 16. Other Information
EYE CONTACT MAY PRODUCE MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY
Label Requirements
TRACT.
Hazardous Material * 1 National Fire
Health
Fire Hazard
0
Information System 0 Protection
Fire Hazard
1 0
(U.S.A.) Association (U.S.A.) Health Reactivity
0
Reactivity
Specific Hazard
B
Personal Protection
-SAX, N.I. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. Toronto, Van Nostrand Reinold, 6e ed. 1984.
References
GLOSSARY:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
ADR - Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road (Europe)
BOD5 - Biological Oxygen Demand in 5 days
CAS - Chemical Abstract Services
CEPA - Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
DOT - Department of Transportation
DSCL - Dangerous Substances Classification and Labeling (Europe)
DSL - Domestic Substance List (Canada)
EEC/EU - European Economic Community/European Union
EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
HCS - Hazard Communication System
HMIS - Hazardous Material Information System
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
LD50/LC50 - Lethal Dose/Concentration kill 50%
LDLo/LCLo - Lowest Published Lethal Dose/Concentration
NFPA - National Fire Prevention Association
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reorganization Act
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Canada)
TLV-TWA - Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
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Other Special TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): All components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
EINECS: All components of this product are on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Considerations
Substances.
Validated by Ralph Wilson Plastics Company on 05/30/2000. Verified by Ralph Wilson Plastics Company.
Printed 05/30/2000.
CHEMTREC:
800-424-9300 (USA)
703-527-3887 (International)
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its
subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should
be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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