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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Name: Armstrong Dura-Luster Urethane
Description: Urethane Latex (Touch Up Bottle)
II. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping name: Not Restricted Hazard Class: N/A
ID #: N/A Packing Inst.: N/A DOT/IMO/IATA: N/A
EMERGENCY ONLY CONTACT: CHEM-TEL [phone]
III. HMIS (0=minimal hazard; 4 = severe hazard)
Health = 2 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 0
IV. PRODUCT CONTENT
This product contains 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and ammonian which are subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR 372. All
components are on TSCA inventory.
V. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
(Chemical Identity; Common Name) C.A.S. No. % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Water 7732-18-5 >70
Polyurethane dispersion proprietary 1-10
1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 1-10
Polymer solids proprietary 1-10
Acrylic copolymer proprietary 1-10
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether 34590-94-8 1-10 100 ppm 100 ppm
Triethylamine 121-44-8 <1 25 ppm 1 ppm
Ammonia 7664-41-7 <0.1 50 ppm 25 ppm
isopropanol 67-63-0 <0.1 400 ppm 200 ppm
VI. PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: White liquid. ODOR: Mild
amine. BOILING RANGE (degrees F): N/A. VAPOR
PRESSURE: N/A. VAPOR DENSITY: N/A. SOLUBILITY IN
WATER: N/A. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03. VOC g/L: 240.
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A. pH: N/A.
VII. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 172 F (calc). FLAMMABILITY RANGE: N/A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A. EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA: Alcohol foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or any
Class B fire extinguishing agent. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
ROCEDURES: Protect fire fighters from toxic products of
combustion by wearing self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Closed
containers in a fire may rupture due to pressure build-up; use
water to cool containers to prevent this.
VIII. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact, eye contact,
inhalation. EYE CONTACT: Will cause irritation to eyes.
SKIN CONTACT: Will cause irritation to skin, prolonged or
repeated contact can cause moderate irritation if not promptly
washed from skin. INHALATION: Inhalation of vapor may
cause headache, nausea, and dizziness. CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: No. IARC Monographs: No. OSHA Regulated: No.
FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYES: Upon eye contact, flush
eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if symptoms persist. SKIN: Upon skin contact, wash
with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms
persist. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical
attention if symptoms persist. INGESTION: Do not induce
vomiting, call a physician immediately.
IX. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITY: None. HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
under normal conditions.
X. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
SPILLS: Remove sources of ignition. Contain spill. Wear
appropriate protective equipment during clean-up and ventilate
area. Absorb with an inert material, such as clay and remove
to appropriate waste area. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Do
not reuse container. Dispose of container and any unused
contents in accordance with Federal, State and Local Waste
Disposal Regulations. Do not flush unused contents or residue
down drains.
XI. SPECIAL HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use local
exhaust to insure that vapor levels are below the lowest
component TLV. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not
normally needed, if there is not adequate ventilation, use with a
NIOSH approved vapor cartridge respirator. SKIN AND EYE
PROTECTION: It is always a good safety practice to avoid
contact with eyes and skin. If contact may occur, use chemical
splash goggles and latex or rubber gloves.
XII. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
STORAGE: Do not store in excessive heat above 120F. Keep
away from heat and flame. Keep container closed when not in
use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. OTHER
PRECAUTIONS: None. WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT: Initially
there may be a potential adverse impact on indoor air quality
within the general work area during the installation process.
Therefore you should advise the building manager or other
appropriate person that:
• It will be necessary to establish and maintain adequate
ventilation of the work area, without causing the entry of
contaminants to other parts of the building; and • Persons who
are sensitive to odors and/or chemicals should be advised to
avoid the work area during this process.
The information presented herein is supplied as a guide to
those who handle or use this product. Safe work practices
must be employed when working with any materials. It is
important that the end user makes a determination regarding
the adequacy of the safety procedures employed during the
use of this product.
N/A - not applicable or not available
N/K - none known or not known
Dura-Luster Urethane
Prepared 01/10
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
P. O. Box 3001
Lancaster, PA 17604
Technical Services:
1-877-276-7876, Option 2,3,3