GIBSON-HOMANS CO -- ROPPE STAIR TREAD ADHESIVE  -- 8040-00N087647
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ROPPE STAIR TREAD ADHESIVE
MSDS Date:10/25/1989
FSC:8040
NIIN:00N087647
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GIBSON-HOMANS CO
Address:1101 HANZLIK AVE
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21237
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-467-8127
Emergency Phone Num:301-391-4500
CAGE:GIBHO
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GIBSON-HOMANS CO
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:GBSHM
Company Name:GIBSON-HOMANS CO
Address:1755 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY
City:TWINSBURG
State:OH
ZIP:44087
Country:US
Phone:216-425-3255
CAGE:GIBHO

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

Ingred Name:HEXANE; (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA) LD50 (ORAL RAT): 28710 MG/KG
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Fraction by Wt: 45%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:TOLUENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA) LD50 (ORAL RAT): 5000 MG/KG
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, S
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: EXCESS BRTHG OF HIGH VAP
    CONCS MAY HAVE RSLTS RANGING FROM DIZZ & HDCH TO UNCON, AS WELL AS
    IRRIT OF RESP TRACT. VAPS MAY IRRITATE EYES, NOSE & THROAT.
    CHRONIC: PRLNG/RPTD SKIN CONT MAY  BE IRRITATING. TOLUENE APPEARS
    ON THE NAVY OCCUP CHEM REPRO HAZ LIST. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM
    APPROP (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: HLTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST
    HAZ LIST INFO & SAFE HNDLG & EXPOS INFO .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. TAKE TO MD FOR DEFINITE MEDICAL TREATMENT. INHALATION: IF
    OVERCOME BY VAPORS, REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, RESTORE BREATHING. KEEP
    INDIV IDUAL CALM. CALL MD. INGESTION: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY AND
    CONTACT MD.

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

Flash Point Method:TOC
Flash Point:<5F,<-15C
Lower Limits:1.0%
Upper Limits:7.0%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. WATER MAY BE USED TO COOL CLSD
    CONTRS TO PVNT PRESS BUILD-UP & POSS (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP CONTRS CLSD EXCEPT WHEN IN USE. CLSD
    CONTRS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. DO NOT USE IN
    VICIN OF OPEN FLAME/SPKS. EXTING ALL PILOT (SUP DAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCRAPE INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120F. KEEP OUT OF
    THE REACH OF CHILDREN! DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE! VAPORS MAY
    IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.
Other Precautions:PREVENT BUILD-UP OF VAPORS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,
    SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS AND
    REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE
    NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. LAUNDER BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: AUTO-IGNIT/EXPLO WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. FOG
    NOZZ ARE PREF IF WATER IS USED. EXPLO HAZ: LIGHTS & ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNIT.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:152F,67C
Vapor Pres:140 @ 20C
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.01
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK MEDIUM PASTE WITH MILD SOLVENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:60

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
    CARBON MONOXIDE AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF UNKNOWN STRUCTURE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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