MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MANUFACTURER'S NAME : Apter Industries, Inc.
ADDRESS : 1224 Long Run Road, McKeesport, PA 15131-2035
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER : (412) 672-9628 or Local Poison Center
CHEMTREC (FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES): 1-800-424-9300
PRODUCT TYPE : Acrylic Floor Finish
PRODUCT USE : Floor Finish
* The product formulation is not expected to be acutely toxic via single oral, demal, or inhalation exposure.
Formaldehyde is a suspected animal carcinogen, however, epidemiology studies DO NOT demonstrate an increased risk of human cancer. In addition, objective data indicate that under typical conditions of use for this product, the TWA will not exceed 0.5 ppm.
PHYSICAL DATA:
BOILING POINT : 209 F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1) : 1.02
VAPOR PRESSURE : 17 mm HG @ 20 C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Dilutable
VAPOR DENSITY : Not determined
MELTING POINT : (Approximately 32 F)
APPEARANCE & ODOR : Clear liquid, slight ammonia odor.
PH : 9.1
FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA: CLEAR WINNER is not flammable.
FLASH POINT : Not Determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES : None.
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS : None - product will not burn, but may spatter if temperature exceeds boiling point. Polymer film are capable of burning, giving off oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
HAZARD RATING
0 - INSIGNIFICANT
1 - SLIGHT
2 - MODERATE
3 - HIGH
4 - EXTREME
FIRE
HEALTH
REACTIVITY
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE : Direct contact may result in eye irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause residual dryness and irritation. Harmful if swallowed.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES : In case of eye contact, flush with large amounts of cool water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water. Remove and launder clothes before reuse. If ingested, drink large quantities of water. Contact local poison center or physician.
REACTIVITY : Product is stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID : None.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED : For small spills, mop up or wash away. Large spills should be collected for disposal. Floor may be slippery in spill area. Exercise caution to avoid falls until area is dry.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD : Normal sewage or approved sanitary landfill consistent with local regulations.
HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep from freezing. Store between 34 F and 140 F. Product stability can be affected with repeated freeze thaw cycles. If material is frozen, thaw completely, making sure the product is homogeneous before reuse.
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
RESPIRATORY:
None required.
VENTILATION :
Normal ventilation. Special precautions not needed for normal product application.
GLOVES:
Rubber or neoprene gloves suggested to minimize contact. Not required for normal use.
EYE PROTECTION :
Splash goggles suggested where splashing is likely.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, "SARA" Title III, requires submission of annual reports of the release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372 "for SARA Section 313". To facilitate the reporting, information must be provided to facilities in the Standard Industrial Classification Codes 20 through 39 for mixtures that contain the listed toxic substances.
Components present in this product which could require reporting under the statute are:
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL
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* FORMALDEHYDE
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* FORMALDEHYDE concentration is less than SARA III, 313 De Minimis concentration of 0.1 %, and should be included in report figures only if applicable theshold quantity is exceeded by another manufacturing, processing, or other use at the facility.
PREPARATION INFORMATION:
PREPARED BY : R. Holmes
< = LESS THAN
DATE : 3/18/92
SD-1B