ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 366 - HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT,
LOW VOC
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HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC – MSDS # 366
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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.
When using cements in areas with limited ventilation, use a ventilation device such as a fan or air mover to
maintain safe air/vapor concentrations. All ventilation devices should be located such that they do not become
sources of ignition.
Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact. Wear chemical resistant gloves such as PVA gloves. Rubber gloves are
acceptable for short time usage.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or Chemical Safety goggles when necessary.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance And Odor: Black Viscous Liquid with Acetone like odor
Physical State: Liquid Boiling Point: 175º F (Based on MEK)
Vapor Density: 2.5 Vapor Pressure: 78 @ 68º F (Based on MEK)
Solubility In Water: 70-80% Evaporation Rate: 2.7
Specific Gravity: 0.860 -/+ .03 VOC Content: 400 g/L
Melting Point: N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Keep in closed containers
away from sparks and open flame.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing materials, Lithium Aluminum Hydride, Sodium Aluminum Hydroxide & Sodium
& Potassium Hydroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide are formed. Irritating peroxide
fumes formed when heated to Decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Avoid excessive exposure to air and cationic initiators like Lewis Acids
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH HAZARDS:
Ingestion: Swallowing may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration during
swallowing or vomiting can cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors will cause irritation of mucous membranes, nose, eyes and throat and difficult
of breathing. High concentrations may cause headache, dizziness, narcosis and nausea.
Eye: May cause moderate to severe irritation. Eye injury is possible.
Skin: May cause irritation with redness itching and pain.
Sensitization: Possible skin sensitizer.
Chronic: Severe overexposure can cause headache, dizziness and narcosis. May cause skin defatting and
dermatitis with repeated contact.
Carcinogenicity: None of the components is listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC, NTP or
OSHA.
Mutagenicity: Methyl Ethyl Ketone is not considered genotoxic based on laboratory studies.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing skin, lung, kidney or liver disorders may be at
increased risk from exposure to this product.
Reproductive Toxicity: Methyl Ethyl Ketone has shown teratogenic effects in Laboratory animals.
Acute Toxicity Values: