ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet

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Material Safety Data Sheet # 366

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 ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC – MSDS # 366

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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Identity: HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC.

Intended Use: Solvent Cement for ABS Pipe and Fittings

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: 09/8/09

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS No. Percentage OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other limits

Methyl ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 70-75 200 ppm 200 ppm

ABS Resin 9003-56-9 25-30 n/a n/a

HMIS Hazard Rating: 3 4 1 G

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

This product is a black 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 level 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.

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.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Material Safety Data Sheet # 366 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 Transport Symbol PPE Revision Date Revision Number 0 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Identity: HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC. Intended Use: Solvent Cement for ABS Pipe and Fittings Manufacturer: Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
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Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 366 - HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC _______________________________________________________________________________________ Ingestion: May produce abdominal pain and nausea. Aspiration into lungs can produce severe lung damage and is a medical emergency. Eye: Causes painful burning or stinging of eyes and lids, watering of eyes and inflammation of conjunctiva. Skin: Causes irritation of skin.
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Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 366 - HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC _______________________________________________________________________________________ 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.
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Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 366 - HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC _______________________________________________________________________________________ Methyl Ethyl Ketone: Oral Rat LD50 2,737mg/kg Inhalation Rat LC50 23,500 mg/m3 /8 hour/ Skin Rabbit LD50 6,480 mg/kg 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental Toxicity: This product is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. Methyl Ethyl Ketone 96-hr LC50: fish >100 mg/L 13.
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Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 366 - HERCULES ABS PLASTIC PIPE CEMENT, LOW VOC _______________________________________________________________________________________ 16. OTHER INFORMATION DISCLAIMER: The information herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, up-to-date, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge.