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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Section 1
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Manufacturer's Name: Emergency Assistance:
Roman Adhesives,Inc. 1-800-488-6117
824 State Street HMIS Hazard Rating:
Calumet City, Illinois 60409
FIRE=0 Least=0
HEALTH=1 Slight=1
REACTIVITY=1 Moderate=2
Date: Mar 30, 1995 PERSONAL PROTECTION=B High=3
Revised: Extreme=4
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Trade name and Synonyms:
ALLPRO CLAY STRIPPABLE WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE 661
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Vinyl wallcovering adhesive
Chemical Family: Vegetable/clay adhesive
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Section 2-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
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CAS No. Chemical Name(s) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV max %
7631-99-4 Sodium nitrate 15 mg/M^3 10 mg/M^3 6
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Section 3-Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance and Odor: Opaque tan paste, mild odor
Specific Gravity(water=1): 1.3
Percent Solids by Weight:
by Volume:
Solubility in Water: Miscible in all proportions
Boiling Point: 212F
Vapor Density: Same as water
Vapor Pressure: Same as water
Evaporation Point: Same as water
Melting Point: n.a.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC, less water):
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Section 4-Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point(methods used) n.a.
Extinguishing Methods:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Self contained breathing apparatus should be worn in fighting
all fires involving general chemicals.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None.
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Section 5-Health Hazard Data
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Carcinogenicity: NTP:no IARC:no OSHA regulated: no
Overexposure--Under current OSHA criteria this product is
considered non-hazardous.
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Emergency First Aid Procedures
Eyes- Flush with water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention.
Skin- Wash from skin at first opportunity.
Inhalation- No hazardous volatiles
Ingestion- Give water to drink if conscious, seek
medical attention.
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Section 6-Reactivity Data
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This product is stable and compatible with all compounds that
are compatible with water and water solutions. Hazardous
polymerization does not occur.
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Section 7-Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps to be taken in case the product is released or spilled:
Small spills of 1-2 gallons may be diluted 50:1 with water
and washed down the drain.
Large spills should be recovered as much as possible and
disposed of as non-hazardous liquid waste.Consult Federal,
State and Local regulations.
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Section 8-Control Measures
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Respiratory protection is not usually required, however any
room where this product is used should have good ventilation,
i.e., open windows, exhaust fans, etc. A good, normal precaution
is to wear protective gloves and glasses. No other
protection equipment is necessary.
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Section 9- Special Precautions
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Store at moderate temperatures (50-100 F). Protect from
freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container
closed when not in use.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Waste Disposal
This product can be handled as a non-hazardous industrial waste.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Workplace Classifications
This product is considered non-hazardous under the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29CFR 1910.1200).
This product is not a "controlled product" under the Canadian
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
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Transportation Classifications
US DOT Shipping Class --- 60
US DOT Description --- Adhesive Paste NOI
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Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know (SARA Title 3)
Section 311/312 Categorizations (40CFR 370)
This product is not a hazardous chemical under 29CFR 1910.1200,
and therefore is not covered by Title III of SARA.
Section 313 Information (40CFR 372)
This product does not contain a chemical which is listed in
Section 313 above de minimis concentrations.
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CERCLA Information (40CFR 302.4)
Releases of this material to air, land or water are not
reportable to the National Response Center under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act or to state and local emergency planning
committees under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act, Title III Section 304.
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RCRA Information
When this product becomes a waste, it is classified as a
non-hazardous waste under criteria of the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (40CFR 261).
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Chemical Control Law Status
All components of this product are listed on the US-EPA Toxic
Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory. All
components of this product are listed on the Canadian
Environmental Protection Act Domestic Substances List (CEPA-DSL).
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