MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards
PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
FIRESTOP PUTTY, FSP鈩?
TRADE NAME (AS LABELED):
CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Alkanoic acid mixture
SYNONYMS: None
PRODUCT USE: Firestop Product
SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER'S NAME: Nelson EGS
4135 E. 100th East Ave. #100
ADDRESS:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146-3636
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NO.: 1-800-424-9300 (United States)
BUSINESS PHONE: (918) 627-5530/(800) 331-7325
REVISION DATE: July 14, 2007
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # % w/w EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR
ACGIH- TLV OSHA- PEL
TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH OTHER
3 3 3 3 3 3
mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m
Melamine Crystal 108-78-1 13-16 NE NE NE NE NE Carcinogenicity: IARC-3
Polybutene 9003-29-6 9-10 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Polyphosphoric 68333-79-9 22-25 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Acid, Ammonium
Salt
Pentaerythritol 115-77-5 13-15 10 NE 15 (total dust) NE NE NIOSH RELs:
5 (respirable TWA = 10 (total dust);5
fraction) (respirable fraction)
Vacated 1989
PELs:
10 (total dust)
5 (respirable
fraction)
Dextrin Proprietary <7 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Calcium carbonate Proprietary <2 NE NE NE NE NE Carcinogenicity: MAK-3
filler containing
Aramide
The following
exposure limits are
for Aramide (fibrous
dust)
NE = Not Established. See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used.
NOTE (1): ALL WHMIS required information is included in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-1998 format. This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
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2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (Continued)
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # % w/w EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR
ACGIH- TLV OSHA- PEL
TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH OTHER
3 3 3 3 3 3
mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m
Iron Oxide 1309-37-1 <1 5, A4 (Particulate NE 10 NE 2500 DFG MAKs:
matter containing TWA = 1.5 (measured as
The following
no asbestos and respirable fraction of
exposure limits are
<1% crystalline aerosol)
for Iron oxide dust
silica) CARCINOGENICITY:
and fume, as Fe
IARC-3, TLV-A4
Other components which are Balance None of the other components contribute significant additional hazards at the concentrations present in
present in less than 1 percent this product. All pertinent hazard information has been provided in this document, per the
concentration (0.1% concentration requirements of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard (29 CFR
for potential carcinogens, 1910.1200), U.S. State equivalent Standards and Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials
reproductive toxins, respiratory tract Identification System Standards (CPR 4).
sensitizers, and mutagens).
NE = Not Established. See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used.
NOTE (1): ALL WHMIS required information is included in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-1998 format. This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a light brown to brick red putty with a mild petroleum odor. The chief health
hazard associated with overexposure would be the potential to slightly irritate the eyes, skin, nose, and other tissues that
come in contact with the this product or in the event that particulates are generated from the product. This product is not
flammable or reactive. Thermal decomposition of this product produces irritating vapors and toxic gases (e.g., carbon
oxides). Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment for the releases to which they are
responding.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Under
normal circumstances of use, this product should not present significant HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
health hazards. In event of thermal decomposition of the putty or if
particulates are generated, the most significant routes of occupational
HEALTH (BLUE) 1
overexposure would be via inhalation and contact with skin. The symptoms
of overexposure to this product, via route of entry, are as follows:
INHALATION: Breathing airborne particulates, if generated during use of
this product this product, may irritate the nose, throat, or respiratory system.
(RED) 0
Symptoms of such exposure could include coughing and sneezing. FLAMMABILITY
Symptoms are generally alleviated when exposure ends.
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Eye contact should not normally present
a significant health hazard. In event of the generation of particulates,
REACTIVITY
stinging, tearing, and redness from mechanical irritation could result. Skin (YELLOW) 0
contact with this product is not expected to present significant health
hazards.
SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT B
route of overexposure for any component of this product.
INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is unlikely. EYES HANDS BODY
RESPIRATORY
INJECTION: Injection of this product is unlikely.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay
SEE SECTION 8
Terms.
ACUTE: The most likely symptom of acute overexposure would be slight to
For routine applications.
moderate irritation of contaminated skin or eyes after contact with
particulates or fumes generated from thermal decomposition of this product.
See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings
CHRONIC: None anticipated.
TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Skin, eyes. CHRONIC: None anticipated.
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PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Contaminated individuals must seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs. Rescuers should be taken for medical
attention, if necessary. Take a copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with the contaminated individual.
SKIN EXPOSURE: Treat victim and seek medical attention if adverse reaction occurs.
EYE EXPOSURE: If fumes or particulates generated from the product contaminate the eyes, open victim's eyes while under
gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have the contaminated individual "roll" eyes. The recommended
minimum flushing time is 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs.
INHALATION: If fumes or particulates generated from the product are inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If adverse effect
occurs after removal to fresh air, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Not applicable.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting dermatitis, and other skin disorders can be
aggravated by exposure to this product.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
NFPA RATING
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %): FLAMMABILITY
Lower (LEL): Not applicable.
Upper (UEL): Not applicable.
0
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS: Select fire extinguishing media
appropriate for the surrounding area.
1 0
HEALTH REACTIVITY
Water Spray: YES Carbon Dioxide: YES
Foam: YES Dry Chemical: YES
Halon: YES Other: Any "ABC" Class.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product is not
combustible and does not contribute to the intensity of a fire. When involved OTHER
in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors, acrid
See Section 16 for
smoke, and toxic gases (e.g., carbon oxides)
Definition of Ratings
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural firefighters
must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. Move fire-exposed containers if it can be done
without risk to firefighters. If possible, firefighters should control runoff water to prevent environmental contamination. Rinse
contaminated equipment with soapy water before returning such equipment to service.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE RESPONSE: Due to the nature of this product, no special accidental release measures are normally required.
Uncontrolled releases involving other materials released near this product should be responded to by appropriately trained
personnel using pre-planned procedures.
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
WORK AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: If during the use of this product, vapors are generated during heating, avoid breathing
the vapors or skin or eye contact with the vapors.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: Store this product in a cool, dry location, away from sources of intense heat.
Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special ventilation and engineering controls are required for use of
this product.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required for routine use of this product. Airborne contaminant
concentrations must be maintained below guidelines listed in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients). If
respiratory protection is needed, use only protection authorized in the U.S. Federal OSHA Standard (29 CFR 1910.134),
applicable U.S. State regulations, or the Canadian CSA Standard Z94.4-93. Oxygen levels below 19.5% are considered
IDLH by OSHA. In such atmospheres, use of a full-facepiece pressure/demand SCBA or a full facepiece, supplied air
respirator with auxiliary self-contained air supply is required under OSHA鈥檚 Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.134-1998).
EYE PROTECTION: No special eye protection is required for use of this product. Wear satety glasses or goggles if during
use of this product operations may produce flying debris or particulates.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear Neoprene Rubber gloves for routine industrial use.
BODY PROTECTION: Use body protection appropriate for task.
9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable. EVAPORATION RATE (n-BuAc = 1): Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 68掳F (water = 1): 1.36 MELTING/FREEZING POINT: > 1000潞C (1832潞F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight. BOILING POINT: > 500潞C (932潞F)
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg @ 20掳C: Not applicable. pH: Not applicable.
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water): Not applicable. ODOR THRESHOLD: Not established.
APPEARANCE, ODOR and COLOR: This product is a light brown to brick red putty, with a mild petroleum odor.
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties): The appearance may act as a distinguishing characteristic for
this product.
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition can generate carbon oxides.
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: Strong acids, mineral acids and strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid exposure or contact to extreme temperatures and incompatible chemicals.
PART IV Is there any other useful information about this material?
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA: The specific toxicology data available for components greater than 1% in concentration are as follows.
MELAMINE: MELAMINE (continued): PENTAERYTHRITOL (continued):
Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit) 500 mg/24 TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 93,600 mg/kg/13 weeks- LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 25,500 mg/kg: Behavioral:
hours: Mild continuous: Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: other altered sleep time (including change in
LD50 (Oral-Rat) 3161 mg/kg changes righting reflex), tremor, ataxia
3
LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 3296 mg/kg TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 58 ug/m /17 weeks- LD50 (Oral-Guinea Pig) 11300 mg/kg:
LD50 (Skin-Rabbit) > 1 gm/kg intermittent: Liver: other changes; Blood: Behavioral: altered sleep time (including
LD50 (Unreported-Rat) 6 gm/kg changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, change in righting reflex), tremor, ataxia
LD50 (Unreported-Mouse) 1 gm/kg bilirubin, cholesterol); Biochemical: Enzyme LD50 (Oral-Rabbit) 18500 mg/kg: Behavioral:
3
LC50 (Inhalation-Rat) 3248 mg/m inhibition, induction, or change in blood or general anesthetic; Gastrointestinal:
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 32760 mg/kg/13 weeks- tissue levels: transaminases ulceration or bleeding from stomach; Liver:
TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 500 渭g/m : male 17
3
continuous: Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: other other changes71
changes; Related to Chronic Data: death LC (Inhalation-Rat) > 11 gm/m3/6 hours
week(s) pre-mating: Reproductive: Paternal
LDLo (Intraperitoneal-Rat) 3200 mg/kg: Sense TDLo (Oral-Rabbit) 10,605 mg/kg/30 weeks-
Effects: spermatogenesis (incl. genetic
Organs and Special Senses (Eye): intermittent: Biochemical: Enzyme
material, sperm morphology, motility, and
lacrymation; Behavioral: tremor; Lungs, inhibition, induction, or change in blood or
count); Fertility: pre-implantation mortality
Thorax, or Respiration: cyanosis tissue levels: true cholinesterase,
(e.g. reduction in number of implants per
LDLo (Intraperitoneal-Mouse) 800 mg/kg: Metabolism (Intermediary):histamines
female; total number of implants per
Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye): (including liberation not immunochemical in
corpora lutea); Effects on Embryo or Fetus:
lacrymation; Behavioral: tremor; Lungs, origin)
fetal death
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 10,600 渭g/kg/30W weeks-
Thorax, or Respiration: cyanosis Phage Inhibition Capacity (Escherichia coli) 78
渭g/well
TD (Oral-Rat) 197 gm/kg/2 years-continuous: intermittent: Behavioral: alteration of
Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS classical conditioning
Micronucleus Test (Oral-Mouse)1 gm/kg
criteria; Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: tumors PENTAERYTHRITOL: POLYBUTENES:
TD (Oral-Rat) 162 gm/kg/2 years-continuous: 3
LD50 (Oral-Rat) 19,500 mg/kg: Behavioral: TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 700 mg/m /7 hours/2
Tumorigenic: equivocal tumorigenic agent general anesthetic; Gastrointestinal: weeks-intermittent: Liver: changes in liver
by RTECS criteria; Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: ulceration or bleeding from stomach; Liver: weight; Nutritional and Gross Metabolic:
tumors other changes weight loss or decreased weight gain
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 195 gm/kg/2 years-continuous:
Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS
criteria; Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: tumors
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: The components of this product are listed by agencies tracking potential carcinogenic
effects, as follows:
MELAMINE: IARC-3 (Unclassifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans)
ARAMIDE: DFG MAK-3 (Substances which cause concern that they could be carcinogenic for man but which cannot be assessed conclusively because
of lack of data)
IRON OXIDE: ACGIH TLV-4 (Not classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity), IARC-3 (Unclassifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans)
The remaining components of this product are not found on the following lists: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP, IARC, and
CAL/OSHA and therefore are neither considered to be nor suspected to be cancer-causing agents by these agencies.
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: Contact with this product is not expected to be irritating
SENSITIZATION TO THE PRODUCT: The components of this product are not known to be SKIN OR RESPIRATORY
sensitizers.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION: Listed below is information concerning the effects of this product and its
components on the human reproductive system.
Mutagenicity: This product is not reported to produce mutagenic effects in humans. Human and animal mutation data are
available for the Melamine component of this product; these data were obtained during clinical studies on specific human
and animal tissues exposed to high doses of this compound.
Embryotoxicity: This product is not reported to produce embryotoxic effects in humans.
Teratogenicity: This product is not reported to cause teratogenic effects in humans.
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not reported to cause reproductive effects in humans. Clinical studies on test
animals exposed to relatively high doses of the Melamine component of this product provided reproductive toxicity data.
A mutagen is a chemical which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate
through generational lines. An embryotoxin is a chemical which causes damage to a developing embryo (i.e. within the first
eight weeks of pregnancy in humans), but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A teratogen is a
chemical which causes damage to a developing fetus, but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A
reproductive toxin is any substance which interferes in any way with the reproductive process.
ACGIH BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES: Currently, there are no ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) determined
for the components of this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ALL WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: This product will persist in the environment.
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS: This product may be harmful to contaminated plant and animal-life
(especially if large quantities are released).
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: This product may be harmful to contaminated aquatic plant and animal life.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate U.S. Federal, State, and
local regulations or with regulations of Canada and its Provinces. This product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by
treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority.
U.S. EPA WASTE NUMBER: Not applicable.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
THIS MATERIAL IS NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable.
HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and DESCRIPTION: Not applicable.
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable.
DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: Not applicable.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (2000): Not applicable.
MARINE POLLUTANT: This product is not designated by the DOT to be a Marine Pollutant (49 CFR 172.101, Appendix
B).
TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: This material is not considered
as dangerous goods by Transport Canada.
IATA DESIGNATION: This material is not considered as dangerous goods by the International Air Transport Association.
UPS SHIPPING: This material is not considered as Hazardous Materials by the United Parcel Service.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL U.S. REGULATIONS:
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The components of this product are not subject to the reporting requirements
of Sections 302, 304, and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.
U.S. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: There are no specific Threshold Planning Quantities for the components
of this product. The default Federal MSDS submission and inventory requirement filing threshold of 10,000 lb (4,540 kg) may
apply, per 40 CFR 370.20.
U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Not applicable.
U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
U.S. STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: Components of this product are covered under specific State regulations, as
denoted below:
Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Michigan - Critical Materials Register: None. Pennsylvania - Hazardous Substance List:
None.
Substances: None. Minnesota - List of Hazardous Substances:
None. Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List:
California - Permissible Exposure Limits for
None.
Missouri - Employer Information/Toxic
Chemical Contaminants: None.
Texas - Hazardous Substance List: None.
Substance List: None.
Florida - Substance List: None.
West Virginia - Hazardous Substance List:
New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous
Illinois - Toxic Substance List: None.
None.
Substance List: None
Kansas - Section 302/313 List: None.
Wisconsin - Toxic and Hazardous
North Dakota - List of Hazardous Chemicals,
Massachusetts - Substance List: None.
Substances: None.
Reportable Quantities: None.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65): No component of this
product is on the California Proposition 65 lists.
ANSI LABELING (Z129.1): CAUTION! PARTICULATES OR FUMES IF INVOLVED IN FIRE GENERATED BY THE
PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE SKIN AND EYES. PARTUCULATES OR FUMES IF INVOLVED IN FIRE MAY BE HARMFUL
IF INGESTED OR INHALED. PRODUCT MAY POSE CUT OR ABRASION HAZARD. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing airborne particulates. Work in well-ventilated area. Do not taste
or swallow. Wear gloves, goggles, and appropriate body protection. FIRST-AID: In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush
skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If particulates or fumes are inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if adverse effects develop. IN CASE OF
FIRE: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or "alcohol" foam. Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the DSL Inventory.
OTHER CANADIAN REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITY SUBSTANCES LISTS: The components of this
product are not on the CEPA Priority Substances Lists.
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS: Not applicable.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DATE OF PRINTING: July 14, 2007
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. EGS Nelson assumes no
responsibility for injury to the vendee or third persons proximately caused by the material if reasonable safety
procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Additionally, EGS Nelson assumes no responsibility for
injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material even if reasonable safety
procedures are followed. Furthermore, vendee assumes the risk in his use of the material.
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these which are commonly used include the following:
CAS #: This is the Chemical Abstract Service Number which uniquely identifies each constituent.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
Much of the information related to fire and explosion is derived from the
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, a
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Flash Point - Minimum
professional association which establishes exposure limits. TLV -
temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable
Threshold Limit Value - an airborne concentration of a substance which
mixture with air. Autoignition Temperature: The minimum temperature
represents conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all
required to initiate combustion in air with no other source of ignition. LEL -
workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The duration
the lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in the
must be considered, including the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA),
presence of an ignition source. UEL - the highest percent of vapor in air, by
the 15-minute Short Term Exposure Limit, and the instantaneous Ceiling
volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Level (C). Skin absorption effects must also be considered.
OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit - This exposure value means exactly the
Human and Animal Toxicology: Possible health hazards as derived from
same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA
human data, animal studies, or from the results of studies with similar
Permissible Exposure Limits are based in the 1989 PELs and the June,
compounds are presented. Definitions of some terms used in this section
1993 Air Contaminants Rule (Federal Register: 58: 35338-35351 and 58:
are: LD50 - Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed
40191). Both the current PELs and the vacated PELs are indicated. The
animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the exposed
phrase, 鈥淰acated 1989 PEL,鈥? is placed next to the PEL which was vacated
animals; ppm concentration expressed in parts of material per million parts
by Court Order. IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health - This 3
of air or water; mg/m concentration expressed in weight of substance per
level represents a concentration from which one can escape within 30-
volume of air; mg/kg quantity of material, by weight, administered to a test
minutes without suffering escape-preventing or permanent injury. The DFG -
subject, based on their body weight in kg. Other measures of toxicity include
MAK is the Republic of Germany鈥檚 Maximum Exposure Level, similar to the
TDLo, the lowest dose to cause a symptom and TCLo the lowest
U.S. PEL. NIOSH is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and
concentration to cause a symptom; TDLo, LDLo, and LDLo, or TC, TCo,
Health, which is the research arm of the U.S. Occupational Safety and
LCLo, and LCo, the lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic
Health Administration (OSHA). NIOSH issues exposure guidelines called
effects. Cancer Information: The sources are: IARC - the International
Recommended Exposure Levels (RELs). When no exposure guidelines are
Agency for Research on Cancer; NTP - the National Toxicology Program,
established, an entry of NE is made for reference.
RTECS - the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, OSHA and
HAZARD RATINGS: CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate chemicals on a scale of decreasing
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: Health Hazard: 0 potential to cause human cancer with rankings from 1 to 4. Sub rankings
(minimal acute or chronic exposure hazard); 1 (slight acute or chronic (2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other Information: BEI - ACGIH Biological
Exposure Indices, represent the levels of determinants which are most likely
exposure hazard); 2 (moderate acute or significant chronic exposure
to be observed in specimens collected from a healthy worker who has been
hazard); 3 (severe acute exposure hazard; onetime overexposure can result
exposed to chemicals to the same extent as a worker with inhalation
in permanent injury and may be fatal); 4 (extreme acute exposure hazard;
exposure to the TLV. Ecological Information: EC is the effect
onetime overexposure can be fatal). Flammability Hazard: 0 (minimal
concentration in water. BCF = Bioconcentration Factor, which is used to
hazard); 1 (materials that require substantial pre-heating before burning); 2
determine if a substance will concentrate in life forms which consume
(combustible liquid or solids; liquids with a flash point of 38-93掳C [100-
contaminated plant or animal matter. Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution
200掳F]); 3 (Class IB and IC flammable liquids with flash points below 38掳C
is represented by log Kow or log Koc and is used to assess a substance鈥檚
[100掳F]); 4 (Class IA flammable liquids with flash points below 23掳C [73掳F]
behavior in the environment.
and boiling points below 38掳C [100掳F]. Reactivity Hazard: 0 (normally
stable); 1 (material that can become unstable at elevated temperatures or REGULATORY INFORMATION:
which can react slightly with water); 2 (materials that are unstable but do not This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the
detonate or which can react violently with water); 3 (materials that can material. U.S.: EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DOT is
detonate when initiated or which can react explosively with water); 4 the U.S. Department of Transportation. SARA is the Superfund
(materials that can detonate at normal temperatures or pressures). Amendments and Reauthorization Act. TSCA is the U.S. Toxic Substance
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: Health Hazard: 0 Control Act. CERCLA (or Superfund) refers to the Comprehensive
(material that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Labeling is per
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials); 1 (materials that on the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z129.1). CANADA:
exposure under fire conditions could cause irritation or minor residual injury); CEPA is the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. WHMIS is the
2 (materials that on intense or continued exposure under fire conditions Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. TC is
could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury); 3 Transport Canada. DSL/NDSL are the Canadian Domestic/Non-Domestic
(materials that can on short exposure could cause serious temporary or Substances Lists.
residual injury); 4 (materials that under very short exposure causes death or
major residual injury). Flammability Hazard and Reactivity Hazard: Refer to
definitions for 鈥淗azardous Materials Identification System鈥?.
FSP鈩? - Firestop Putty MSDS
Nelson Firestop Products
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