AC5000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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I - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION
II - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
IV - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
VI - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE/LEAKS
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SECTION I - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION

Components - Chemical Name & Common Names
(Hazardous Components 1% or greater: Carcinogens 0.1% or greater)

CHEMICAL NAME (COMMON NAME)	CAS #	%	OSHA PEL (PPM)	ACGIH TLV (PPM)	OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED
Ammonia		<1	N/A	25
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion		<10

SECTION II - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1) BOILING POINT	Undetermined
2) SPECIFIC GRAVITY	(Water = 1) 1.05
3) VAPOR PRESSURE	(mm Hg at 20°C): <1
4) MELTING POINT	Undetermined
5) VAPOR DENSITY	(air = 1) <1
6) EVAPORATION RATE	Not Applicable
7) SOLUBILITY IN WATER	Soluble
8) WATER REACTIVE	Nonreactive
9) APPEARANCE & ODOR	Viscous liquid, ammonia odor

SECTION III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

1) FLASH POINT & METHOD:

220°F (Pensky-Martens closed cup)

2) AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:

N/A

3) FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR % BY VOLUME: N/A

LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A

4) EXTINGUISHER (MEDIA) -

Dry Chemical, Waterspray, Water Fog, CO2, Foam, or Sand/Earth

5) SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined fire space without proper protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against the hazardous effects of the normal products of combustion and oxygen deficiency.

6) UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

None

SECTION IV - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA

1) STABILITY:

Stable

2) CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

None known

3) INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid):

Salts and acids may coagulate this product.

4) HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Thermal decomposition: oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen

5) HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Will not occur

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

1) PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:

1. Inhalation-no
   
2. Skin absorption-no
   
3. Ingestion-yes
   

2) CARCINOGEN LISTED IN:

1. NTP - no
   
2. IARC MONOGRAPH - no
   
3. OSHA - no
   

3) HEALTH HAZARDS

1. ACUTE: Vapor or spray mist can cause headache, nausea, and irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs. Skin contact can be slightly irritating. Eye contact possible irritating to the eyes. If swallowed contact physician immediately.
   
2. CHRONIC: No data available
   

4) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

N/A

5) MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

N/A

6) EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Seek medical assistance for further treatment, observation and support if necessary.

7) EYE CONTACT:

Flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

8) SKIN CONTACT:

Wash affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.

9) INHALATION:

Move subject to fresh air.

10) INGESTION:

Contact physician.

SECTION VI - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES

1) RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify type):

Not Applicable

2) PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Rubber or plastic, solvent resistant

3) EYE PROTECTION:

Chemical safety goggles

4) VENTILATION TO BE USED:

1. Local exhaust - none
   
2. Mechanical (general) - recommended
   
3. Special - none
   

5) OTHER (Specify):

Neoprene protective apron

SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE/LEAKS

1) STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED:

1. Dike and contain spill with inert material (e.g. sand, earth).
   
2. Transfer containers for disposal.
   
3. Keep spills and cleaning runoffs out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.
   

2) WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:

Follow federal, state, and local environmental control regulations.

3) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

Section 313 (Title III Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act): This product does not contain any chemical subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title II of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 DFR Part 372.

4) PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Store between 41°F and 120°F

Revised November 2003


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