AMERICAN WRITING INK CO. -- RUBBER CEMENT -- 8040-00-262-9040 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RUBBER CEMENT
MSDS Date:06/24/1989
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-262-9040
MSDS Number: BHFNS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN WRITING INK CO.
Address:33 FARNSWORTH ST.
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02210
Country:US
Info Phone Num:617-482-9167
Emergency Phone Num:617-482-9167
Preparer's Name:H. LEVINSON
CAGE:82956
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN INK AND OIL CORP
Address:33 ENDICOTT STREET
Box:City:NORWOOD
State:MA
ZIP:02062-3006
Country:US
Phone:781-762-0026 / FAX: 781-762-1617
CAGE:82956

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:N-HEPTANE
CAS:142-82-5
RTECS #:MI7700000
Fraction by Wt: 88-90%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE IRR, DIRECT CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE BURNING & REDNESS. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRI. PROLONGED/REPEATED
    EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE REDNESS & BURNNG, DRYING & CRACKING OFSKIN &
    DERMATITIS. INHAL: MAY CAUSE IRRI  OF NOSE & THROAT, NAUSEA &
    DIZZINESS
Effects of Overexposure:INGES: MAY CAUSE IRRI OF DIGESTIVE TRACT,
    NERVOUS SYS DEPRESSION, LOSS OF COORDINATION, IRREGULAR HEARTBEATS
    (ARRHYTHMIAS). PERSONS WITH ASTHMA-LIKE CONDITIONS MAY EXPERIENCE
    ADDITIONAL BREATHING DIFF ICULTIES. ALSO SEE ABOVE ACUTE & CHRONIC
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AS ABOVE. ALSO PRE-EXISTING HEART
    DISORDERS MAY BEAGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHES, WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER.
    INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESHAIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR/ADMIN OXYGEN.
    INGES: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR   GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH. SEEK MED
    ATTN IN  ALL CASES

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:25 F -3.89 C
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER (NOT BEST MEDIA USE
    ONLY TO COOL)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE USEFUL IN MIN VAPORS &
    COOLING CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT & FLAME. AVOID SPREAD OF BURNING
    LIQ W/WATER. SCBA FOR FIREFIGHTERS INVOLV WARRANT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLASHBACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY OCCUR.
    MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY FLAMM & MAY BE IGNITED BY HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME
    OR STATIC ELECTRICITY

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. VENT AREA. REMOVE ALL SOUCES OF
    IGNITION & HOT METAL SURFACES. KEEP OUT OF DRAINS, SEWERS,
    WATERWAYS. DO NOT FLUSH AREA W/WATER. USE ABSORBENT PADS OR CLOTHS.
    IF STRONG VAPORS, FOAM CAN BE USED TO SUPPRESS

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP
    PRODUCT AWAY FROM HEAT & SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP OUT OF DIRECT
    SUNLIGHT. KEEP CONTAINERS COOL AND DRY
Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID SKIN CONTACT
    WITH LIQUID. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS. KEEP FROM REACH OF
    CHILDREN

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF CONTAINED BREAHING APPARATUS IF VAPORS
    EXCEED TLV
Ventilation:MECHANICAL PREFERRED. LOCAL EXHAUST USE FOR CAPTURING FUMES
    AND VAPORS
Protective Gloves:CHEM RESISTANT FOR PROLONGED USE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD, PROLONG USE
Other Protective Equipment:NOT UNDER NORMAL USE UNLESS POSSIBLE SPILL.
    THEN CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON OR OTHER CLOTHING NEEDED. EYE WASH
    STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:GROUND ALL MACHINERY NEAR USAGE AREA. WASH SKIN
    CONTACT AREAS WELL AFTER USE
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT NOT CONSIDERED TOXIC UNDER FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT
    REGULATIONS,TITLE 16, PART 1500. OTHER COMPOSITION NOT HAZARDOUS -
    NATURAL RUBBER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:200-209 F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:CHARS
Vapor Pres:76 @ 68 F
Vapor Density:> 1 AIR
Spec Gravity:0.73
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.2
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER VISCOUS LIQUID, SWEET AROMATIC

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS OR BASES ALSO OXIDIZING AGENTS & SELECTED AMINES
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH ALL IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE& FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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