No. CPVC AIR-DRY PATCH COATINGS

Date     05/08/03                                     

Prepared by Roy Wheeldon                   

  

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                                        QCM COMPANY                            

                      930 So. Central Ave.                   

                    Kent, WA 98032                        

(253) 859-0933    

FOR EMERGENCY SPILL OR LEAK CONTACT CHEMTREC 800-424-9300                  

SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION                                          

Chemical Name                                                                                                       Trade Name                 and Synonyms:        SOLUTION RESIN CPVC Type                                                   and Synonym                                                                                               CPVC  Air-Dry Patch Coatings

Chemical Family:  CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE                                 Formula: MIXTURE

SECTION II INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS                                         

Ingredient:                                             |  %         |                                

     MIBK *                                              | 25-50     |                    Hazard Data: TLV: 50ppm

    VINYL CHLORIDE- VINYL ACETATE   | 25-50     |                     TLV:   Not Established                              

      SILICON DIOXIDE (AMORPHOUS)    | <1%      |                      Not Hazardous in liquid form

* CHEMICAL LISTED UNDER SECTION 313 OF SARA TITLE 3.                       

 SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA                                                  

 Boiling point at 1 atm, deg F:                    241 F                                Specific gravity (H20=1):                N/A

Vapor pressure at (mm Hg):                    N/A                                          Evap. Rate ( BuAc =1):           N/A

Vapor density (Air=1):                             N/A                                          Volatiles, % by Volume:           70%

Water solubility:                                        SLIGHT                                   Molecular weight:                     MIXTURE

Appearance & Odor:                              White liquid, noxious odor.                             

SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA                                         

Flash Point & Method:                              62 F Tag C.C.                         Autoignition Temp.:  N/A

Flammability Limits in Air:                          N/A                                          Upper:7.5    Lower: 1.4

Extinguishing Media:                                water spray, dry chemical, alcohol-type foam.

Special Fire fighting procedures:              use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Cool exposed tanks with water                                                              spray.

Unusual fire and explosion hazards:        hydrogen chloride will form under fire conditions.

SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION |  TLV                                 

Effect of overexposure:  vapor irritates eyes, nose and throat; is anesthetic.  Liquid is irritating to skin, causing dermatitis.

First aid:

   Eye contact:          flush with water at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides.

   Skin contact:          wash thoroughly with soap and water.

   Inhalation:             remove to fresh air.  Give oxygen if breathing is difficult.  Call a physician.

   Ingestion:              call physician immediately.                                             

SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA                                                  

 Stability:                   stable                       | X            |               Conditions to avoid:                 N/A

                                unstable                   |               |               Incompatibility:          (materials to avoid)  caustic amines, alkanolamines, Hazardous decomposition products:  oxygen, organic acids, inorganic             ammonia, halogens, acids, strong oxidants, chlorinated        compounds

                                               burning and elevated temperatures             . 

            can produce hydrogen chloride,

            carbon monoxide, and/or carbon dioxide.

Hazardous               may occur                |               |              

Polymerization:        may not occur          | X            |         

conditions to avoid:  N/A             

SECTION VII.  SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES                          

 Spills, leaks:             (steps to be taken)  eliminate all ignition sources. 

Small spills:              take-up with  absorbent material. 

Large spills:             dam and recover.

Waste disposal method:            in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

 SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION                                

 Respiratory protection:             (Specify type)  approved respiratory protection if used in enclosed                    spaces.                                                     

Ventilation:                    local exhaust:           necessary

special:                    use with ventilation to outdoor                           

mechanical:              necessary   

other:                       no smoking or any other lights                      

Protective gloves:                    chemical resistant gloves   

Eye protection:                         chemical splash; goggles or face shield

Other protective equipment and precautions: N/A                                                                      

SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS                               

Storage & handling information:               keep container closed when not in use.  Do not handle or store near flame, heat or strong                                                     oxidants.  Adequate ventilation required.  All handling equipment should be electrically grounded.

Other precautions: n/a             

Dot class: 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUID UN1193           

                              |Hazard identity                       |

                              |Health                                | 2 |

                              |Flammability                      | 3 |

                              |Reactivity                           | 1 |

                              |Contact                              | H |

                                                                          

Judgments as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser's purposes are necessarily purchaser's responsibility.  Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of such information, QCM Co. extends NO warranties, makes NO representations and assumes no responsibility as to accuracy or suitability of such information for application to purchaser's intended purposes of or for consequences of it's use.

Prepared by Director of Technical Services