BWCXV - 520 ADHESIVE

Product Identification

Product ID:520 ADHESIVE
MSDS Date:05/22/1989
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-550-8835
MSDS Number: BWCXV

Responsible Party
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC
W LIBERTY AND CHARLOTTE ST
LANCASTER, PA 17604
US

Emergency Phone: 717-397-0611

Info Phone: 717-397-0611 / FAX 717-396-4426

Cage: 03938

Contractor
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
3209 LANCASTER, PA 17604 US

Telephone: 717-396-2328; 717-396-2935

Cage: 03938

Ingredients

ACETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


TOLUENE

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: TX5250000

Fraction By Weight: 16%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


HEXANE (N-HEXANE)

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

Fraction By Weight: 34%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


CHLOROPRENE RUBBER

CAS: 9010-98-4

RTECS: EI9460000

Fraction By Weight: 13%


PHENOLIC RESIN

Fraction By Weight: 9%


RUBBER CURING INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 3%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES:EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT MAY
CAUSE DRYING & CRACKING OF THE SKIN, & RESULT IN DERMATITIS.
CONTACT WITH EYES WILL CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALED:IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT, COUGHING, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS,
NAUSEA, UNCOORDINATED MOVEMENTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO COMMENTS OTHER THAN
THE ABOVE REFERENCES TO THE THREE LISTINGS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, COUGHING,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESSS, NAUSEA, UNCOORDINATED MOVEMENTS.
SKIN:DRYING & CRACKING, DERMATITIS. EYE:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY CONDITION GENERALLY AGGRAVATED
BY SOLVENTS; PRE EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY & LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, ASTHMA.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EXPOSED TO EXCESS
CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPOR. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIST. SKIN & EYE:FLUSH ANY SKIN OR EYE CONTACT WITH PLENTY OF
WATER. ADDITIONALLY WITH S KIN CONTACT, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
REFER TO PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION OR SYMPTOMS PERSIST.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TOC
Flash Point:<20F,<-7C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, HALON
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROTECT FIRE FIGHTER FROM TOXIC PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION BY WEARING SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS IN A FIRE MAY RUPTURE
DUE TO PRESSURE BUILD UP; USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT
THIS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA
OF THE SPILL WITH EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIPMENT. FOR EXPOSURES ABOVE
TLV, WEAR APPROVED RESPIRTATORY EQUIPMENT. USE ABSORBENT TO ASSIST
WITH THE PICK-UP OF M ATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AREA SUITABLE FOR FLAMMABLE
MIXTURES. RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERTURE IS BELOW 90 DEG F.
Other Precautions:VAPORS ARE FLAMMABLE & HEAVIER THAN AIR. PROHIBIT
SMOKING & ELIMINATE ALL OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION, SUCH AS REGULAR
ELECTRICAL TOOLS & APPLIANCES, MAKING SURE THAT PILOTS ON GAS FIRED
WATER HEATERS A RE EXTINGUISHED

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION, RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
SHOULD NOT BE NEEDED. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT AFFORDED WEAR
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT APPROVED FOR ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:NATRUAL VENTILATION, LOCAL (MECHANICAL) PICK-UP, GENERAL
AREA VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO KEEP SOLVENT VAPOR BELOW THE TLV
Protective Gloves:COTTON OR LOOP PILE GLOVES (END USER)
Eye Protection:SPECTACLE TYPE SAFETY GLASSES (END USER)
Other Protective Equipment:FOR MFR & PACKAGING, IMPERVIOUS GLOVES EYE
PROTECTION & EYE WASH FACILITIES MAY BE APPROPRIATE.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>152F,>67C
Spec Gravity:0.83
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:STRAW COLORED LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC SOLVENT
ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:75

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, &
OTHER TOXIC VAPORS & GASES THAT ARE COMMON TO THERMAL DEGRADATION
OF ORGANIC COMPOUND
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION OR OTHER METHOD APPROVED FOR
IGNITIBLE WASTES I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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