MSDS

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SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION / CARCINOGENICITY
ACGIH
Small amount of Silica, crystalline present in Calcium Carbonate and trace residual
Formaldehyde present in base emulsion are suspected human carcinogens.
OSHA
Trace residual Formaldehyde present in base emulsion viewed as possible cancer
hazard.
IARC
Trace residual Formaldehyde: human carcinogen.
NTP
Silica, crystalline present in small amount Calcium Carbonate filler: known
carcinogen. Trace residual Formaldehyde: anticipated carcinogen.
DATA WITH POSSIBLE
RELEVANCE TO HUMANS
Product contains trace amounts of residual Formaldehyde. OSHA and NTP
identify Formaldehyde as a potential carcinogen. IARC identifies Formaldehyde as
a human carcinogen. Formaldehyde has been shown to cause mutations in a
variety of in-vitro test systems, with human significance unknown. Rats have
shown carcinogenic effects in respiratory system. Risk should be minimal when
used with adequate ventilation. Maintain adequate ventilation to prevent exposure
above OSHA exposure limits.
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY
Not known or expected under normal use.
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL
Dispose of material in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
EPA WASTE CODE IF
DISCARDED (40CFR SEC. 261)
None.
SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SPECIAL SHIPPING
INFORMATION
Shipping information applicable for domestic ground transport only. Different
categorization may be necessary if shipped via other modes of transportation and/or to
non-domestic destinations. PRODUCT NOT REGULATED BY DOT.
SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA – SARA
HAZARD CATEGORY
Immediate health hazard;
chronic health hazard.
U.S. STATE REGS
See Section 16.
SARA 313
None.
TSCA
All ingredients either on
TSCA Inventory or exempt.