Product ID:BR (R) 624 POTTING COMPOUND
MSDS Date:11/06/1989
FSC:8030
NIIN:01-259-2424
MSDS Number: BLJPP

AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY

1 CYANAMID PLAZA
WAYNE, NJ 07470
US

Emergency Phone: 201-835-3100

Info Phone: 201-835-3100

Preparer: MARVIN A. FRIEDMAN, PHD

Cage: 83289

AMERICAN CYANAMID CO CYTEC INDUSTRIES DIV CHEMICAL LIGHT

LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 US

Telephone: 201-831-2000/201-357-3100

Cage: 83289

SILICA AMORPHOUS

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 2.80%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

GLYCERIN

CAS: 56-81-5

RTECS: MA8050000

Fraction By Weight: 1.10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:*
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS OR PRIMARY
SKIN IRRITATION MAY BE PRODUCED BY REPEATED DERMAL CONTACT WITH
EPOXY RESINS. OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS DURING HEAT CURING MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OR INJURY OF THE RESPIRA TORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS OR PRIMARY SKIN
IRRITATION MAY BE PRODUCED BY PROLONGED OR REPEATED DERMAL CONTACT
WITH EPOXY RESINS. OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPOR DURING HEAT CURING MAY
CAUSE IRRIATION OR INJURY OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:*ORAL (RAT) LD50: >5000 MG/KG
DERMAL (RABBIT) LD50: >2000 MG/KG, & 4-HR INHALATION (RAT) LC50:
75.0 MG/L VALUES:.RAT ORAL LD50 OF SILICA IS >7.5 G/KG & LC50 IN
RATS EXPOS VIA INHALATION IS >250 MG/M3.

First Aid:IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION. DESTROY OR THOROUGHLY CLEAN SHOES BEFORE REUSE.
DO NOT RE USE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING WITHOUT LAUNDERING. IN CASE OF
EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY IRRIGATE WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL TO
EXTINGUISH FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED, POSITIVE PRESSURE
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL FIREFIGHTING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Spill Release Procedures:WHERE EXPOSURE LEVEL IS NOT KNOWN, WEAR
POSITIVE PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATOR. WHERE EXPOSURE LEVEL
IS KNOWN, WEAR RESPIRATOR SUITABLE FOR LEVEL OF EXPOSURE. SWEEP UP
SPILLS AND PLACE IN A WAST E DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH
WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:FOOD BEVERAGES, AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS SHOULD NOT BE
CARRIED,STORED, OR CONSUMED WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS IN USE. AVOID
SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE EXPOSURES ARE BELOW THE PEL, NO
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. WHERE EXPOSURES EXCEED THE PEL,
RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY NIOSH FOR THE MATERIAL AND LEVEL OF
EXPOSURE. A FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRA TOR WILL PROVIDE PROTECTON FOR
EYE/FACE.
Ventilation:WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS NOT USED IN A CLOSED SYSTEM, GOOD
ENCLOSURE AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED.
Protective Gloves:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVOUS APRON,WORKPANTS,LONGSLEEVE WORK
SHIRT,OR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS.EYEWASH EQUIP/SAFETY SHOWER AND
BARRIER CREAMS.
Work Hygienic Practices:BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING, WASH FACE
AND HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:0.6
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWNISH-RED PASTE; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:< 2.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MUST BE STORED AT OR BELOW 0 F TO PROLONG
USEFUL WORKING LIFE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR COMBUSTION
MAY PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AMMONIA AND/OR OXIDES
OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:POLYMERIZES SLOWLY AT ROOM
TEMPERATURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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