SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: EXCEL-COAT #1

General Use: WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

Manufacturer: EXCELLENT COATINGS INC

1285 DISTRIBUTION WAY, VISTA, CA92083-8817 * (760) 598-1234 * (760) 598-1131 FAX

SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Chemical Names                 CAS Numbers              Percent*                       Exposure Limits in Air (give units)

                                                                                                                ACGIH TLV         OSHA PEL       Other (specify)

Polymer with Additives      Proprietary                    50                                            None Established

Water                                     7732-18-5                       46                                                        None

Formaldehyde                       50-00-0                           0.05                                         See Section 5

Ethylene Glycol                    107-21-8                         2                      50 ppm

                                                                                                                (Ceiling Limit)      

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Vapor density (air = 1 ) <1 (Lighter)                                                  Melting point or range, ºF                  N/A

Specific gravity 1.0 - 1.2                                                                      Boiling point or range, ºF                    >212 (Greater Than Water)

Solubility in water dilutable                                                                Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1)  <1 (slower)

Vapor pressure, mmHg at ºC  17 (Same as Water)

Appearance and odor  Mild  Odor, Milky Appearance

 

HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE* (warning properties of substance as a gas, vapor, dust, or mist)

*Not a required category.

Note:  All required categories should be addressed.  If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.

 

This voluntary form is provided by Cal/OSHA to assist typist and users.  Any format may be used as long it contains all the required information.

 

SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION

 

Flash Point:  °F (given method)       Not Determined (Aqueous Solution)

Auto ignition temperature  °F          Not Determined

 

Flammable limits in air, volume %                                                lower (LEL):  N/A                     upper (UEL):  N/A

Fire extinguishing materials:

          q water spray                         x carbon dioxide                                      q other

          x foam                                    x dry chemical                                          *For Small Fires

 

Special fire fighting procedures: Breathing apparatus when fighting fires in enclosed area.

Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Product will not burn, but may spatter if temperature exceeds boiling point of water.  Dried solids burn, and give off toxic fumes.  (CO, CO2)

 

Section 5 - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE for each potential route of exposure.

 

INHALED: Vapors may be irritating to respiratory tract, mucous membranes and eyes.  May produce headache and nausea in ventilated area.

 

 

Cont. Section 5 - Health Hazard Information

 

CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES: May cause eye irritation.  May cause transient reddening of the skin with prolonged contact.  Remove contaminated clothing.

 

ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN: N/A

 

SWALLOWED: N/A

 

HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE.  Explain in lay terms.  Attach extra page if more space is needed.

 

ACUTE:  May cause nausea or headache if inhaled.  May cause eye irritation or reddening of the skin.

 

CHRONIC: No evidence of adverse effects.

 

FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

 

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water.

 

SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water

 

INHALED: Remove to fresh air.

 

SWALLOWED: No harmful effects expected.

 

SUSPECT CANCER AGENT?        This material may contain trace amounts of free formaldehyde.  There should be minimal risk with proper ventilation.

 

q NO:  This product's ingredients are not found in the lists

 

YES:                      x Federal OSHA                   x NTP          x IARC

 

              California employers using Cal/OSHA - regulated carcinogens must register with Cal/OSHA.  The Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA carcinogen lists are similar.

 

              MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE

No evidence of adverse effects from available information.

 

SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA

Stability                               x Stable                                     q  Unstable

Conditions to avoid.

 

Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong Oxidants

 

Hazardous decomposition products (including combustion products):

Burning of solids may produce toxic/irritating fumes. (CO, CO2)

 

Hazardous polymerization:                                   q May occur                                              x Will not occur

Conditions to avoid: None

 

SECTION 7 - SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill response procedures (include employee protection measures): Restrict area to only those personnel needed.  Major spills should be collected for disposal with inert absorbent material.

Cont. Section 7 - Spill, Leak, and Disposal Procedures

 

Preparing wastes for disposal (container types, neutralization, etc.): No special precautions necessary.  Dispose of product in an approved chemical waste landfill or incinerate in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

 

NOTE: Dispose of all wastes in accordance wit federal, state and local regulations.

 

SECTION 8 - SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION

Ventilation and engineering controls: General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory.  Use local exhaust if needed to control vapors or mist.

 

Respiratory protection (type): None should be required.  Use MSHA/NIOSH - approved respirator in poor ventilated areas.

 

Eye protection (type): Safety glasses and available eye bath.

 

Gloves (specify material): Use gloves impervious to water and soap.

 

Other clothing and equipment: Standard work clothing and shoes.

 

Work practices, hygienic practices: Use with adequate ventilation.  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

 

Other handling and storage requirements: Keep from sources of heat or flame.

 

Protective measures during maintenance of contaminated equipment: N/A