M-1153

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THE CORTEC CORPORATION

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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

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EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * M-1153 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: M-1153

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Corrosion / Adhesion Additive

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)		WEIGHT (%)	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
				TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
Methanol	<2			TWA-200ppm STEL-250 ppm	N.A.
Trade secret	>99			TWA-5ppm STEL-10 ppm	N.A.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Clear PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): >99% pH: N.A.

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E. ODOR: Aromatic

DENSITY: 8.90-8.92 lb/gal (1.06 — 1.07 kg/l)

EVAPORATION RATE: N.E.

MELTING RANGE: N.A.

BOILING RANGE: Not Available

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: 214ºF (101ºC)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water Spray, carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area. Get medical attention. Ingestion: Get immediate medical attention. Note: Treat as methyl alcohol poisoning.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

1. Eye contact with this product may produce irritation, redness and swelling.

2. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may produce moderate irritation.

3. Methyl alcohol is generated which may cause blindness and damage nervous system.

Methyl alcohol is generated, which may cause blindness and death if swallowed.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: (Under fire conditions) Silicon dioxide, carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds, formaldehyde.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Sweep up with absorbant material. Steam, solvent and detergent may be required, since silicones may cause a slip problem. Large spills require diking and storage in appropriate container.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Incinerate or dispose of in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator is recommended.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye contact and prolonged or repeated skin contact. Workers should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water prior to eating, drinking, smoking or using lavatory.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed and store in a cool dry place. Use with adequate ventilation since methyl alcohol is evolved when exposed to water. Avoid breathing vapor and do not take internally. Avoid eye contact.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

DOT/IMDG/IATA SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

UN/NA NUMBER: N.A.

DOT/IMDG/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT/IMDG/IATA REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

PREPARED BY: Michael Prenosil, Coating Specialist

APPROVED BY: Margarita Kharshan, Lab Director

DATE PREPARED: 6/13/02 SUPERSEDES: None

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE

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