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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
IDENTITY: Treekote MANUFACTURER:
Walter Clark & Son
550 Grassy Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477 U.S.A.
September 2005
DATE:
Revision: 2 Telephone #: 1-203-795-1235
24 HR CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NUMBER 1-800-424-9300 (OUTSIDE THE U.S AND CANADA 1-202-483-7616)
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Other Limits
Components CAS# Weight % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended
5mg/m3 5mg/m3
Asphalt 8052-42-4 30-60 NA
Water 7732-18-5 30-60 N/A N/A NA
5mg/m3 5mg/m3
Hydrous Aluminum Silicates 1302-78-9 5-15 NA
Methanol 67-56-1 2-7 200 ppm (skin) 200 ppm (skin) NA
Acetic Acid 64-19-7 <1 10 ppm 10 ppm NA
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects:
Fumes from product can be unpleasant, may cause nausea, headache and irritating to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limits
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
TLV = Threshold Limit Value N.E. =
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Not Established N.A. = Not Applicable.
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: If this product comes in contact with eyes, Flush eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
Skin Contact: If this product comes in contact with skin, wash with soap and plenty of water.
Inhalation: If respiratory discomfort occurs, remove to fresh air. If discomfort continues, administer oxygen and get
medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point None Unless water is removed
Dust Explosivity Limits: Not Applicable.
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide (CO2 ), foam, or dry chemical. Water may be used to Cool
containers exposed to heat.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Minimize breathing vapors, gases or fumes of decomposition products. Do
not enter any enclosed or confined fire space without proper protective
equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire Hazards: Material may foam if heated above 212掳F
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Dike or contain spill with earth, floor dry, sand etc. Ventilate the area. Absorb spill with suitable absorbent
material and place in a closed container.
Keep product out of sewers and waterways by diking or impounding. Advise authorities if product has entered or may
enter sewers or waterways. Assure conformity with applicable governmental regulations.
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or be moved by ventilation to locations distant from the point of
material handling. To prevent from entering buildings or confined areas, close all air intake sources near the material
handling or the work area.
Avoid prolonged or repeated inhalation of vapors or spray mists. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Adhere to good hygienic practices. Use with adequate ventilation.
Store in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do Not
Freeze.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: Use supplied-air respirator in confined areas or with vapors in high concentrations.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust: In enclosed areas. Special: None
Mechanical: In enclosed areas. Other: None
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or face shield for liquid material.
Protective Gloves: Solvent impervious gloves.
Other Protective Clothing Equipment: Long sleeves and impervious clothing to protect against splashing.
Work/Hygienic Practices: See Section 7.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Black Thixotropic Liquid
Appearance and Odor:
23.7mm of hg
Vapor Pressure:77掳F
Boiling Point: <1
212掳F Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1)@ 77掳F:
N/A >1
Melting Point (R & B): Vapor Density (Air = 1):
soluble. NA see sec. 5
Solubility in water: Flash Point (PMCC):
1.00 鈥? 1.05
Specific Gravity (H2O=1):
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Auto-ignition temperature unknown.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): May react with strong oxidizing materials.
Avoid Freezing
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product may cause respiratory irritation, headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Prolonged or repeated contact
with skin may cause dermatitis.
Carginogenicity: NTP?: No IARC Monographs?: No OSHA Regulated?: No
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EPA Hazard Classification Code:
Acute Hazard: ____ Chronic Hazard: ____ Fire Hazard: ____ Pressure Hazard: ____
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
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SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The description shown may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult 49 CFR, or appropriate regulations, for additional
description requirements.
DOT Shipping Name: NON-Regulated
DOT Label Information: NA
DOT Hazard Class: NA
DOT Packing Group: NA
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III - EPA Regulation 40 CFR 302 (CERCLA Section 102); CFR 355 (SARA Section 301-304); CFR
372 (SARA Section 311-313) - NOT APPLICABLE.
EPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION CODE: Acute Hazard/Chronic Hazard/Fire Hazard/Pressure
Hazard/Reactive
Hazard - NOT APPLICABLE.
TSCA, CANADIAN DSL:Yes
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Special Precautions:
Do not allow to freeze
Do not store in excess of 200掳F
Revision Statement:
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been revised to follow the ANSI Z400.1 standard.
Supersedes:
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. The information has been completed to the best of our knowledge
and is believed to be accurate and reliable as from the date indicated. However, no warranty is made as to its
accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy oneself as to the suitability and completeness of
such information for his own particular use.
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