Data included in this document:
- Chemical Product and Company Identification
- Composition/Information On Ingredients
- Hazards Identification
- First Aid Measures
- Fire Fighting Measures
- Accidental Release Measures
- Handling and Storage
- Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Stability and Reactivity
- Toxicological Information
- Ecological Information
- Disposal Information
- Transportation Information
- Regulatory Information
- Other Information
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
| Product Name: |
Speed-Sew |
| Manufacturer/Supplier: |
Universal Enterprises
P.O. Box 516
Vancouver, BC V6C 2N3 Canada |
Emergency telephone:
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1.866.824.8947 (business hours) |
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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
| Component |
CAS # |
Range % by Wt. |
| Ethylene glycol |
107-21-1 |
1-5 % |
› See Section 8.0 for exposure guidelines
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3. Hazards Identification
| Emergency Overview : |
WHMIS class: D2a |
| Potential Health Effects: |
Eye Contact: Yes
Skin Contact: Yes
Inhalation: Yes
Ingestion: Yes |
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4. First Aid Measures
| Eye: |
Rinse with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. |
| Skin Contact: |
Rinse with water for 15 minutes. In case of irritation, get medical attention. |
| Inhalation: |
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. |
| Ingestion: |
The product will coagulate when in contact with stomach acid. Give 2 or 3 glasses of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. |
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
| Flashpoint: |
N/A |
| Auto-ignition Temperature: |
N/A |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Water, Foam, and CO2. |
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: |
None. Although the dry residue can burn if heated in the presence of an ignition source. |
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6. Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be rinsed away with water in the drainage system. Larger spills should be diked and absorbed on an inert material such as saw dust or coagulated with a 1% solution of calcium chloride.
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7. Handling and Storage
| Storage Temperature: |
10 - 35 degrees centigrade |
| Handling and Storage: |
Do not breathe ammonia fumes. Store in a dry, well ventilated area. Keep from freezing. When handling, wear goggles and gloves |
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
| Eye: |
Wear safety goggles. |
| Skin: |
Wear rubber gloves |
| Inhalation: |
In case of poor ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. |
| Ingestion: |
Normal industrial hygiene will prevent ingestion. |
| Engineering Controls: |
General ventilation is sufficient: |
Exposure Guidelines:
| Component |
CAS # |
Exposure Limits |
| Ethylene glycol |
107-21-1 |
TLV: 50 ppm (vapors)
Quebec: 100 PPM (vapors)
Quebec: 10 mg/m3 (mist)
Ontario: 50 PPM (vapors) |
NH4OH
(ammonium hydroxide) |
1336-21-6 |
TLV: 25 PPM |
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9. Chemical and Physical Properties
| Appearance and Odor: |
Milky white liquid with a strong ammonia odor. |
| PH: |
10.0 - 11.0 |
| Vapor Pressure: |
760 mm Hg @ 100 degrees centigrade. |
| Vapor Density: |
0.63 |
| Boiling point: |
100 degrees centigrade. |
| Melting point: |
0 degrees centigrade. |
| Solubility in Water: |
Miscible |
| Specific Gravity: |
0.94 |
| Evaporation Rate: |
1 (water = 1) |
| Viscosity: |
ca. 3200cp |
| Percent Volatile: |
ca. 40 |
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10. Stability and Reactivity
| Stability: |
Product is stable. |
| Conditions to Avoid: |
Freezing, High temperature. |
| Materials to Avoid: |
Copper, zinc and their alloys, Metal salts and acids will destabilize the latex. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: |
None. |
| Hazardous Polymerization: |
Will not occur. |
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11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity Data
| Eye Irritation: |
Slight irritant |
| Skin Irritation: |
Slight irritant |
| LD 50 (species and route): |
N/D |
| LC 50 ( species and route): |
N/D |
Other Toxicity Data
Carcenogenecity, mutagenecity or teratogenecity effects: ethylene glycol has been shown to produce teratogenic effects in rats.
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12. Ecological Information
No information was available at the time of writing this sheet
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13. Disposal Information
Dispose of waste material in closed containers and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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14. Transportation Information
| TDG Classification: |
Not controlled. |
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15. Regulatory Information
| Domestic Substances List (DSL): |
All ingredients are listed. |
| WHMIS Classification: |
D2a |
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16. Other Information
N/A = Not applicable
N/D = Not determined
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Important note about this document:
This material safety data sheet and the information it contains are offered to you in good faith as accurate. We have reviewed any information contained in this data sheet which we received from outside sources. We believe that information to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Health and safety precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is the user's obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Last Update: October 2009 |
