Catalyst systems

CATALYST SYSTEMS
U S Chemical & Plastics
Alco Industries Companies
PO Box 88
================================================================== SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
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PRODUCT NAME:
PRODUCT CODE:
27640/White, 27641/Red, 27642/Green, 27643/Blue, 27645/Raspberry, 28050/Black, 28070/Red Raspberry 28070/Lt. Red additional product codes on page 4 SYNONYM/CROSS REFERENCE:
Polyester Cream Hardener/Polyester Catalyst, SCHEDULE B NUMBER:
================================================================== SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS WGT%
* Refer to 29 CFR 1910.1000, subpart Z. Also see TLV for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work Environment (ACGIH) ================================================================== SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
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APPEARANCE: Red, White, Blue, Green or Raspberry Paste
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.20
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHG): N/E
BOILING POINT: Decomposes
VAPOR DENSITY: (Air = 1) > 1
EVAPORATION RATE (Ethyl Ether = 1): <1
VOLATILES BY WEIGHT: 10-20%
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
VOC: Grams/Liter = Nil
Lbs/Gallon = Nil
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: 184°F/ 84°C Seta Flash Closed cup
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fight like a fuel oil fire. Cool fire exposed containers with water
spray. Firefighter should wear OSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Closed containers exposed to high temperatures, such as fire
conditions may rupture.
================================================================== SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD/TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:
ACUTE EFFECTS:
EYES: Contact with eyes can cause irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision, and/or swelling.
SKIN: Contact with skin can cause irritation, (minor itching, burning and/or redness), Dermatitis,
defatting may be readily absorbed through the skin. INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness,
fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. Aspiration of material into lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. INGESTION: Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Overexposure to this material has apparently been known to cause the following effects in lab animals: skin damage and appendages.
CARCINOGEN: YES _____ NO __X__
TERATOGEN: YES _____ NO ___X
MUTAGEN: YES _____ NO ___X_
Benzoyl Peroxide has caused tumorigenic effects in laboratory animals.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: skin, inhalation
FIRST AID:
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove victim from exposure to a well-ventilated area. Make them
comfortably warm, but not hot. Use oxygen or artificial respiration as required. Consult a physician. SKIN: For skin contact, wash promptly with soap and excess water.
EYES: For eye contact, flush promptly with excess water for at least fifteen minutes. Consult a physician.
INGESTION: If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water. Call a physician
immediately. ================================================================== SECTION V I - REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Open flames, sparks, heat, electrical and static discharge.
INCOMPATIBILITY MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
================================================================== SECTION VII - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
================================================================== SPILLS, LEAK OR RELEASE: Ventilate area. Remove all possible sources of ignition. Avoid prolonged breathing
of vapor. Contain spill with inert absorbent.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
================================================================== SECTION VIII - PROTECTION INFORMATION
================================================================== RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If component TLV limits are exceeded, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator to
remove vapors. Use an air-supplied respirator if necessary.
VENTILATION: Use adequate ventilation in volume and pattern to keep TLV/PEL below recommended levels.
Explosion-proof ventilation may be necessary.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: To prevent prolonged exposure use rubber gloves; solvents may be absorbed through the
skin
EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses or goggles with splash guards or side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear protective clothing as required to prevent skin contact.
================================================================== SECTION IX - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
================================================================== STORAGE AND HANDLING: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing
vapors. Do not store the product above 100°F/38°C. Do not flame, cut, braze weld or melt empty containers. Keep the
product away from heat, open flame, and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis and
oxidizers.
================================================================== SECTION X - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
================================================================== SHIPPING INFORMATION: Please comply with DOT regulations in USA HMIS RATING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
Trace amounts of some chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm may be present in this product.

SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION:
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
CHEMICAL NAME
THIS INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL MSDS’s THAT ARE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THIS CHEMICAL ======================================================================= ==================================================== IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NIOSH = National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health TLV = Threshold Limit Value PEL = Permissible Emission Level DOT = Department of Transportation NTP = National Toxicology Program N/AV = Not Available N/AP = Not Applicable N/E = Not Established N/D = Not Determined NOTE: ADDITIONAL PART NUMBERS: Bulk Red 27007, 27010, 27020, 27110, 27120, 27125, 27169, 27170, 27601, 27604, 27607, 27610, 27616, 27620, 27626, 27632, 27649, 27663, 27030, 27032, 27034, 27171, 27613, 27617, 27635, 27656, 27694, 27643 27012, 27022, 27112, 27122, 27160, 27603, 27606, 27609, 27612, 27622, 27628, 27665, 27675, 28159 27647 27014, 27024, 27114, 27124, 27201, 27602, 27605, 27608, 27611, 27621, 27627, 27664, 27674 REVIEWED ON: March 1, 2005 SUPERSEDES: February 10, 2004 REVISION: Format The information in the Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and from data presented in various technical publications. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of the safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the Company to make sure that the MSDS is the latest one issued.

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