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Propex Inc.,
Propex Inc
6025 Lee Hwy, Suite 425 1.800.424.9300 North America
P. O. Box 22788 1.703.527.3887 International
Chattanooga, TN 37422
Tel: 1.800.621.0444
SECTION 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: GATORMAT GLUE
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Water Base Adhesive
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS AND EXPOSURE LIMITS
CAS % by
Chemical Name Number Weight ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
None.
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, Skin
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE CONTACT: Can cause slight irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: No effects expected.
INGESTION: May cause discomfort to digestive system.
INHALATION: No effects expected.
CHRONIC: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY: This product contains no ingredient above the OSHA minimum reporting
threshold listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation occurs.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting and call physician immediately.
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (o)F: None.
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None. UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None.
FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, CO2, dry chemical, and chemical foam.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Dried material may produce CO, CO2, H2O, NxO, and other products
from the burning of hydrocarbons.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Place back into container for
use if uncontaminated. For contaminated product, scoop material into secure waste container. Dispense
sand, sawdust, or vermiculite onto residue, collect and place in waste container. Wash area thoroughly
with water.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Use good hygienic practices. (Wash hands before eating, using washroom, or smoking.)
Product will adhere to skin and clothing. Keep out of the reach of children.
STORAGE: Store above 40o F. Freeze-thaw stable up to five cycles at 20o F.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Wear splash goggles or safety glasses if contact with material is likely.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear leather gloves where contact with material is likely.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required with good ventilation.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Normal room ventilation. Use floor and ceiling fans, open doors and
windows during application to ventilate work area.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT (oF): 212
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.24
VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as water.
VAPOR DENSITY(air=1): Same as water.
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 21.0
pH: 10.15
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Straw colored paste with mild odor.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available.
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
For domestic transportation purposes, this product is not designated as a hazardous material by the U.S.
Department Of Transportation.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 311 and 312 Health and Physical Hazards:
Immediate Delayed Fire Pressure Reactivity
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Section 313 Reportable Chemicals: None
CALIFORNIA VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) COMPLIANCE:
Solvent Free Product.
SCAQMD Rule 1168: VOC compliant.
SCAQMD Rule 443.1: Grams of VOC per Liter of Material < 1 gram/liter.
Grams of VOC per Liter of Coating < 1 gram/liter.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATINGS: Health = 1 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 0
Personal Protective Equipment = B
Hazard rating scale: 0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe
Propex Fabrics Inc. believes the statements, technical information and recommendations contained
herein are reliable. They are given without warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied.
DATE ISSUED: July 9, 2007 [Rev. 1] CONTACT: Kirk Smith
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