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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME: ACRYLIC COVE BASE

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#960 ACRYLIC COVE BASE ADHESIVE

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1. PROPRIETARY PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION/MANUFACTURER

1.1 Proprietary Product Name: #960 Acrylic Cove Base Adhesive

1.2 Chemical Family: Water Base Adhesive

1.3 Manufacturer:

Johnsonite
16910 Munn Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Phone:      (800) 899-8916
                (440) 543-8916
Fax:         (440) 543-8920

Chem-Trac 24 hour Emergency Telephone: 803-967-7691

SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS AND EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical
Name 	l CAS
Number 	% by
Weight 	ACGIH
TLV 	OSHA
PEL
Not hazardous as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200

SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None Known.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
    EYE CONTACT: May cause slight irritation.
    SKIN CONTACT: No effect known.
    INGESTION: Not likely to occur. If swallowed, no side effects known.
    INHALATION: No effect known.
    CHRONIC: None known.
    CARCINOGENICITY: This product contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen by
                                    IARC, NTP, or OSHA.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Contact a physician if irritation occurs.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.
INGESTION: Induce vomiting, contact a physician.

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT (°F): None.
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None.
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None.
FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use protective clothing and self-contained breathing
                                                 apparatus.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, CO2 , dry chemical, and chemical foam.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Dried material may produce CO, CO2 , H2O, NxO,
                                                and other products from the burning of aromatic hydrocarbons.
                                                See Section 11.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dispense sand, sawdust,
or vermiculite. Collect and place in waste container. Wash area thoroughly with water.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: Use good hygienic practices. (Wash hands before eating, using washroom,
                  or smoking.) Keep out of reach of children.
STORAGE: Store above 400 F. Store in well ventilated area.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
    EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Wear splash goggles if contact with material is likely.
    SKIN PROTECTION: Wear gloves if contact with material is likely.
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required with good ventilation.
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Normal room ventilation.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

BOILING POINT (°F): 212
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.1
VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as water.
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): Same as water.
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 28
pH: 8.2
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Light straw colored paste.
GRAMS VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND:
    LITER OF COATING: 0 (Based on no solvent)
    LITER OF MATERIAL: 0 (Based on no solvent)

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product has been tested for toxicity (acute inhalation; acute dermal; skin irritation;
oral) and has been found to be non-toxic as defined by The Federal Hazardous Substance
Act, 16 CFR 1500.3.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

For domestic transportation purpose, this product is not designated as a hazardous
material by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA: All ingredients are listed.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS RATINGS: Health = 1 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 0

Personal Protective Equipment = B

(Hazard Rating Scale: 0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe)

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Johnsonite believes the statements, technical information,and recommendations contained herein
are reliable. They are given without any warranty or guarantee of any kind,expressed or implied.

Issue Date: August, 1999                                                                Prepared by: J. Glatz