MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THE CORTEC CORPORATION

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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

PHONE: 651-429-1100 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-4-CORTEC

FAX: 651-429-1122

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

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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: M-119 LV

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Additive for paints.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT PERCENT	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
		TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
Calcium salt	5-10	15mg/m³	N.A.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Off-white to beige ODOR: Slight

PHYSICAL FORM: Viscous liquid BOILING RANGE: N.E.

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 34-37% VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

FREEZING POINT: N.E. VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

EVAPORATION RATE: N.E. pH: N.R.

DENSITY: 7.8-8.2 lb/gal (0.94-0.98 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 2

FLASH POINT: >200ºF (>95ºC)

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

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, 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.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 20-30 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water immediately. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give the warm water.

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. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with this material can result in significant absorption. May produce skin irritation.

2. Eye contact with this material causes moderate irritation, burning, tearing, redness or swelling.

3. Excessive inhalation of high vapor concentrations may irritate the upper respiratory tract. If the product is sprayed or atomized, inhalation of particle mists may irritate the upper respiratory tract and should be avoided.

4. Ingestion of this product is expected to be a slight hazard if ingested in large quantities.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids and 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: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material. Keep out of streams or waterways. Extinguish all ignition sources.

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 respirator to remove vapors or dust/mist respirator to remove particle mists.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: N.A.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Store in closed vented containers away from heat/sparks/open flame and strong oxidizing agents. Ground containers and use non-sparking tools. Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid excessive inhalation of vapors and/or particle mists. Use in a well ventilated environment.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep product from freezing, store at 40ºF (4ºC) or above. Keep away form heat or open flame.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

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

U.N. / N.A. 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.

FREIGHT CLASS BULK: Same as above

LTL: 65 TL: 35 MW: 36

PREPARED BY: Michael Prenosil, Coating Specialist

APPROVED BY: Margarita Kharshan, Laboratory Director

DATE PREPARED: 8/12/02 SUPERSEDES: 3/12/02

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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