BOSTIK CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS -- HYDROMENT DRY TILE GROUT  -- 8030-00N050607
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROMENT DRY TILE GROUT
MSDS Date:02/27/1988
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N050607
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOSTIK CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
Box:8
City:HUNTINGDON VALLEY
State:PA
ZIP:19006
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-674-5600
Emergency Phone Num:216-881-0033
CAGE:08038
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOSTIK CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
Box:City:HUNTINGDON VALLEY
State:PA
ZIP:19006
Country:US
Phone:215-674-5600
CAGE:08038

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

Ingred Name:CARBON BLACK
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: <4%
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:IRON (III) OXIDE; (IRON OXIDE)
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: <4%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (FE)

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (GROUND QUARTZ)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <58%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 RDUST
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:SILICATE, PORTLAND CEMENT; (PORTLAND CEMENT)
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
Fraction by Wt: <39%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:TITANIUM OXIDE; (TITANIUM DIOXIDE)
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: <4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:REPEATED INHALATION OF
    RESPIRABLE DUST FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME MAY CAUSE INJURY TO
    LUNGS. CHRONIC:REPEATED EXPOSURE W/OUT NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY CAUSE SILICOSIS. WAR NING:PORTLAND
    CEMENT CONTAINS DETECTABLE AMOUNTS OF CHEMICALS KNOWN TO STATE OF
    CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP 6TH ANNUAL RPT ON
    CARCINS, (SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
    REPRODUCTIVE HARM. SIGNS & SYMPS:DRY SKIN, POSSIBLE ALKALI BURNS
    FROM CONTACT W/WET OR MOIST PORTLAND CEMENT. DYSPENA, PAIN IN THE
    CHEST, DECREASED VITAL CAPACI TY & COUGH DUE TO INHAL OF SILICA
    DUST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:RINSE W/COOL, CLEAN
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, CONSULT MD. SKIN:AVOID PROLONGED CO
    NTACT W/SKIN, RINSE W/CLEAN WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID EXCESSIVE DUSTING. PREFERRED METHOD IS
    TO VACUUM MATERIAL. IF NOT, SPRAY W/WATER & CLEAN UP W/BROOM &
    SHOVEL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DUSTY CONDITIONS. AVOID
    PROLONGED CONTACT BETWEEN SKIN SURFACES & WET OR MOIST PORTLAND
    CEMENT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
    ENVIRONMENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: OBSERVE CURRENT EPA STANDARDS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO WET OR
    MOIST PORTLAND CEMENT. ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH SKIN, PROMPTLY & THOROUGHLY W/CLEAN, COOL
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES UPON EXPOSURE TO WET OR MOIST PORTLAND CEMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:1991:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.

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

Spec Gravity:2 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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