MSDS
M A TE R I AL S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
Grout Shield
Stain Resistant Grout Additive
O
sha’s Hazard Communication Standard
U
.S. Department Of Labor
29 CFR 1910.1200 OMB No. 1218-0072
Identity No: Name: Grout Shield
Section 1
M
anufacturers Name: Miracle Sealants Company
Address 12318 Lower Azusa RoadEmergency
Phone: 800-350-1901
City: Arcadia
State: CA
Phone: 626-443-6433
D
ate Prepared: 10.10.2010
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NO. Weight %
C
hemical Name ACGIH/TWA ACGIH/STEL OSHA/TWA OSHA/STEL
3
. Hazard Identification
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Dermal- Yes Ingestion-Yes Inhalation-YesEye contact- yes
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD(Acute and Chronic):
EYES: Mild eye irritant. Direct contact with the solution may cause slight iridal and con-
junctival irritation. No permanent damage is anticipated.
SKIN: Can be mildly irritating upon prolonged exposure (liquid stage only).
INGESTION: Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
INHALATION: Gross over-inhalation may cause symptoms such as, but not limited to,
coughing. May aggravate pre-existing lung disorders.
4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Flush immediately with clean, free flowing water for 15 minutes. Consult a physi-
cian if irritation persists.
SKIN: Remove wet clothing and launder before re-use. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water affected area.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Rinse out mouth with clean water. Get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respira-
tion including oxygen. Provide medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: NONE (WATER BASED SOLUTION)
METHOD USED: TOC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL: ND UEL: ND
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, CO2, Dry Chemical, Foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use self-contained breathing apparatus when
fighting fires involving chemicals.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: None known. Material is non-flammable
and noncombustible.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Observe precautions from other sections. Collect any spills with absorbent material
such as vermiculite.
Place collected material in a polyethylene lined metal container and seal. Clean up
residue with water.
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.
NA=Not Applicable N/A=Not Available ND=Not Determined
7. Handling And Storage
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged and repeated skin contact. Avoid breathing
vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid eye contact. Always wash hands thorough-
ly before eating, drinking, smoking or using the bathroom. Store in a cool dark place.
See other precautions listed elsewhere within this MSDS.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required if ventilation is adequate to keep below TLV
(if any are listed herein).
LOCAL EXHAUST: Recommended to keep air contaminant concentration below the
OSHA’s PEL and ACGIH’s TLV (if any are listed herein).
MECHANICAL EXHAUST: General ventilation system should be provided.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Neoprene rubber gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eyewash equipment. Apron, coveralls, boots as nec-
essary to prevent skin contact. Safety shower.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash hands thoroughly before handling foodstuffs, liq-
uids, or tobacco products.
OTHER HEALTH HAZARDS: If TLV of any component of the product is exceeded, a
NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved respirator must be supplied to personnel and used in
accordance with OSHA Regulations. Respiratory protection programs must be in
accordance with 29CFR 1910.134
9. Physical And Chemical Properties
BOILING POINT: (deg.F): 212
VAPOR PRESSURE: (68 deg. F) < 1
VAPOR DENSITY: (Air=1.0) > 1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: miscible
S
PECIFIC GRAVITY: (H2O=1) - 1.05
VOLATILE BY VOLUME: -59 - 63%
VOC CONTENT: None
VOC EXEMPT COMPONENTS: 100% (water and solids)
EVAPORATION RATE: (Ether=1) <1
A
PPEARANCE: Milky white
ODOR: Mild.
NA=Not Applicable NE= Not Established N/A=Not Available ND=Not Determined
10. Stability And Reactivity
STABILITY(CONDITIONS TO AVOID): None known.
I
NCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition can produce
CO2 , CO, ammonia, oxides of nitrogen and possible traces of HF.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. Toxicological Information
This product is considered practically non-toxic orally. Inhalation hazard is considered
low. Please consult Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for more information. This prod-
uct does not contain Perfluorooctanyl Sulfonate (PFOS) or Perfluorooctanoic Acid
(PFOA).
12. Ecological Information
No information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Environmental precautions: CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal
sewers and open bodies of water.
Disposal
Waste Classification: This material does not meet RCRA’s characteristic definition of
ignitability, corrosivity, or reactivity and is not listed in 40CFR 261.33 The toxicity charac-
teristic (TC), however, has not been evaluated by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure
(TCLP). If discarding this material coagulate the emulsion by the stepwise addition of
ferric chloride and lime. Remove the clear supernatant and flush to a chemical sewer.
For disposal, incinerate or landfill in a permitted facility in accordance with local, state
and federal regulations.
14. Transport Information
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUID, N.O.I.
UN NUMBER: NA
Packing Group: N/A ICAO/IATA class: N/A TDG Class: N/A IDMG CLASS: N/A
15. Regulatory Information
This MSDS has been prepared in accordance with the hazard criteria of the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act:
All components of this product are either listed on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) inventory of chemicals or are otherwise compliant with TSCA regulations.
FS-7142 has no ingredients subject to reporting requirements of SARA 313 and
40 CFR 372.
California Proposition 65:
Warning: The following trace ingredients present in the product are known to the state
of California to cause Cancer:
NA=Not Applicable N/A=Not Available ND=Not Determined
16. Other Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The information presented in this publication is believed to be accurate. However, NO
WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY or of any kind, either expressed or
implied, is made regarding the product described herein or the information or recom-
mendations contained herein. Since the conditions of use, handling and storage of this
product are not within MIRACLE SEALANTS COMPANY’S control, MIRACLE SEALANTS
COMPANY assumes no liability or responsibility with respect to personal injury or prop-
erty damage resulting therefrom or with respect to results obtained from use Grout
Shield.
NOTICE KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED, KEEP CONTAINERS COOL, DRY, AND
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. USE AND STORE THIS PRODUCT WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION AND/OR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS
AND PERSONAL CONTACT WITH THE PRODUCT. USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRAC-
TICE. “EMPTY” CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE (LIQUID AND/OR VAPOR) AND CAN BE
DANGEROUS. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR
EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNI-
TION. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE MAN-
NER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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