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Material Safety Data Sheet # 372

Hercules Chemical Company Inc.

111 South Street

Passaic NJ 07055-7398

Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330

Internet: www.herchem.com

NFPA

HMIS

PPE

Transport Symbol

Preparation 9/8/09

Revision Date

Revision Number 0

HERCULES PVC Purple Primer – MSDS # 372

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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Identity: HERCULES PVC PURPLE PRIMER

Intended Use: To prime PVC pipe before applying Solvent cement.

Manufacturer: Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. Information Telephone: (800) 221-9330

111 South Street

Passaic, New Jersey 07055-7398 Internet: http://www.herchem.com

Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300

MSDS Date of Preparation: 9/8/09

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS No. Percentage OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other limits

Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 15-20 200 ppm 200 ppm

Methyl ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 25-35 200 ppm 200 ppm

Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 10-15 50 ppm 20 ppm

Acetone 67-64-1 40-50 1000 ppm 500 ppm

HMIS Hazard Rating: 3 4 1 G

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

This product is a purple liquid with an ether-like odor.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

DANGER!

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fires. May cause eye and skin irritation.

Inhalation of vapors will cause irritation of mucous membranes, nose, eyes and throat, coughing and difficulty

breathing. Exposure to high vapor concentration may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and narcosis. May

cause skin defatting and dermatitis with prolonged repeated contact. Harmful or fatal if swallowed

Potential Health Effects.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Material Safety Data Sheet # 372 Hercules Chemical Company Inc. 111 South Street Passaic NJ 07055-7398 Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330 Internet: www.herchem.com NFPA HMIS Preparation 9/8/09 PPE Revision Date Transport Symbol Revision Number 0 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Identity: HERCULES PVC PURPLE PRIMER Intended Use: To prime PVC pipe before applying Solvent cement. Manufacturer: Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
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Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 372 - HERCULES PVC Purple Primer _______________________________________________________________________________________ Inhalation: May cause irritation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. High concentrations may cause headache dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath and vomiting. Concentrations above TLV, may cause central nervous system depression and unconsciousness. Ingestion: May produce abdominal pain and nausea.
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Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 372 - HERCULES PVC Purple Primer _______________________________________________________________________________________ 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory Protection: In confined spaces, or in areas where adequate ventilation cannot be assured, use NIOSH-approved organic vapor respirator or a positive-pressure airline mask, or a self-contained breathing apparatus. Engineering Controls: Use with general or local exhaust ventilation as required.
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Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 372 - HERCULES PVC Purple Primer _______________________________________________________________________________________ Canada DSL List—yes WHMIS Classification: Class B-2, Flammable liquid, D-2A, Materials causing other toxic effects (very Toxic), D2B toxic material. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. 16.