LOCTITE CORPORATION 07/02/97 ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 01 of 05 Loctite(R) 790 Cleaner Chisel(R) Gasket Remover 79040 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Loctite(R) 790 Cleaner Chisel(R) Gasket Remover Item No.: 79040 Product Type: Solvent 2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredients CAS No. % METHYLENE CHLORIDE* 75-09-2 60-70 BUTANE 106-97-8 10-30 ISOBUTANE 75-28-5 10-30 PROPANE 74-98-6 10-30 METHYL ALCOHOL* 67-56-1 5-10 Non-hazardous ingredients Proprietary 1-3 * This component is listed as a SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemical. Ingredients which have exposure limits Exposure Limits (TWA) ACGIH OSHA OTHER Ingredients (TLV) (PEL) METHYLENE CHLORIDE 50 ppm TWA 500 ppm TWA None 174 mg/m3 1000ppm ceiling BUTANE 800 ppm TWA 800 ppm TWA None 1900mg/M3 1900mg/M3 PROPANE Asphyxiant 1000 ppm None 1800 mg/m3 METHYL ALCOHOL 200ppm TWA skin 200ppm TWA skin None 262 mg/m3 skin 262 mg/m3 skin Exposure Limits (STEL) ACGIH OSHA Ingredients (TLV) (PEL) METHYLENE CHLORIDE None 300ppm 5minutes in 3 hours METHYL ALCOHOL 250 ppm skin 250 ppm skin 328 mg/m3 skin 325 mg/m3 skin 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Toxicity: Skin and eye irritant. May irritate respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. May cause dizziness or narcosis in high vapor concentrations Will cause defatting of skin. Eye irritation may be severe. Corneal injury may result. LOCTITE CORPORATION 07/02/97 ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 02 of 05 Product Name: Loctite(R) 790 Cleaner Chisel(R) Gasket Remover Item No.: 79040 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (continued) Long term exposure to high concentrations of vapor may cause lung, liver, or kidney damage. The solvents listed have been reported to affect the central nervous system. Methanol may cause blindness or death if swallowed Methylene chloride will have an affect on the cardiovascular system. This product contains a substance known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, contact. Signs and symptoms of Exposure: Inhalation - difficulty in breathing Skin - redness. Ingestion - vomiting Existing Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Heart disease, respiratory disorders. Literature Referenced Carcinogen Ingredients Target Organ and Other Health Effects NTP IARC OSHA METHYLENE CHLORIDE AC3 CNS IRR LIV YES 2B NO BUTANE CAR CNS IRR NO NO NO ISOBUTANE CAR CNS LUN NO NO NO PROPANE CAR CNS IRR NO NO NO METHYL ALCOHOL EYE IRR MET NER NO NO NO Non-hazardous ingredients No Data NO NO NO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans AC3 ACGIH animal carcinogen. CAR Cardiac CNS Central nervous system EYE Eyes IRR Irritant LIV Liver LUN Lung MET Metabolic NER Nervous System 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Keep individual calm. Obtain medical attention. Gastric lavage. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention. Give oxygen. Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Eye Contact: Flush at least 15 minutes with water. Obtain medical attention. LOCTITE CORPORATION 07/02/97 ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 03 of 05 Product Name: Loctite(R) 790 Cleaner Chisel(R) Gasket Remover Item No.: 79040 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flash Point: -142°F Tag closed cup Recommended Extinguishing Agents: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water fog Hazardous Products formed by Fire or Thermal Decomp Halogen acids, phosgene Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Heated can may burst Explosive Limits: (% by volume in air)Lower 1.8% (% by volume in air)Upper 9.5% 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Steps to be taken in case of spill or leak: Maintain good ventilation. Take up with an inert absorbent. Store in a closed container until disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Safe Storage: Store away from heat, spark or open flame. Store below 120°F. (Contact Loctite Customer Service 1-800-243-4874 for shelf Life information) Handling: Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor. Keep away from eyes. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Keep away from heat, sparks, or open flame. Do not smoke while using. Wash hands after use. When spraying more than one half can or more than one can consecutively, use NIOSH approved respirator. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION Eyes: Safety glasses or goggles. Skin: Rubber or plastic gloves. Long sleeves and long pants. Ventilation: Provide adequate local ventilation to maintain vapor concentration below TLV. Use self contained breathing apparatus when vapor concentration exceeds TLV. See Section 2 for Exposure Limits. LOCTITE CORPORATION 07/02/97 ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 04 of 05 Product Name: Loctite(R) 790 Cleaner Chisel(R) Gasket Remover Item No.: 79040 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Clear liquid Odor: Solvent Boiling Point: -40°F to 150°F pH: Does not apply Solubility in Water: Nil Specific Gravity 0.9 Volatile Organic Compound (EPA Method 24) 32.5% 293 gram per liter of material (calculated) Vapor Pressure: 380 mm at 72°F Vapor Density: 4.0 Evaporation Rate (Ether = 1) More than butyl acetate 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers, active metals Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures Hazardous Decomposition Products (non-thermal): None 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION See Section 3. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No data available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Recommended methods of disposal: Follow EPA and local regulations for disposal of chlorinated hydrocarbons. Do not incinerate cans still under pressure. EPA Hazardous Waste Number D001/F002 - Hazardous waste per 40CFR 261.21 and 261.31/Methylene Chloride 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT (49 CFR 172) Domestic Ground Transport Proper Shipping Name: Consumer Commodity Hazard Class or Division: ORM-D Identification Number: None LOCTITE CORPORATION 07/02/97 ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 05 of 05 Product Name: Loctite(R) 790 Cleaner Chisel(R) Gasket Remover Item No.: 79040 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION (continued) Marine Pollutant: None IATA Proper Shipping Name: Aerosols, flammable, n.o.s. containing substances in Division 6.1, Packing Group III Class or Division: Division 2.1 Subsidiary Risk 6.1 UN or ID Number: UN 1950 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CA Proposition 65: Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Dichloromethane 16. OTHER INFORMATION Estimated NFPA(R) Code: Health Hazard: 3 Fire Hazard: 4 Reactivity Hazard: 0 Specific Hazard: Does not apply Estimated HMIS(R) Code: Health Hazard: 3 Flammability Hazard: 4 Reactivity Hazards: 0 Personal Protection: See Section 8. NFPA is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Assn. HMIS is a registered trademark of the National Paint and Coatings Assn. Prepared By: Stephen Repetto Title: Research Chemist, Health and Safety Company: Loctite Corp., 1001 Tr Br Cr, Rocky Hill CT 06067 (24hr.) Phone: (860) 571-5100 Revision Date: April 15, 1997 Revision: 0026