MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FILE NO.: 043
Tower Sealants - Dupont™ Kitchen & Bath Sealant with Teflon® White & Colors MSDS DATE: 2/24/12
SUPERCEDES: 2/22/11
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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Dupont™ Kitchen & Bath Sealant with Teflon® White & Colors
SYNONYMS: Sealant, Caulk
PRODUCT CODES: DP-07820, DP-07822, DP-07823, DP-07833, DP-07835, DP-07836
MANUFACTURER: Tower Sealants
ADDRESS: 2095 Memorial Park Road Gainesville Georgia 30504
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Chemtrec
CHEMTREC PHONE: 1-800-424-9300
OTHER CALLS: Not Applicable
CHEMICAL NAME: Acrylic Sealant
CHEMICAL FAMILY/Use: Sealant
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Mixture
PREPARED BY: Robert S Stannard V. P. Chemical Technology Tower Sealants
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT CAS NO. % WT TLV PEL - TWA
Limestone 1317-65-3 25-40 2 mg/m
3
15 mg/m3
Mineral Spirits 8052-41-3 1.5 100 ppm 100 ppm
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 0.05-2 Not Established Not Established
Acrylic Polymer Proprietary 45-60 Not Established Not Established
Oxydiethylene dibenzoate 120-55-8 1-5 Not Established Not Established
Water 13463-67-7 >5 Not Established Not Established
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 0.1-10 15 mg/m
3
15 mg/m
3
Quartz (SiO2) 14808-60-7 <0.1 - 1
0.1 mg/m
3
0.1 mg/m
3
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE -
ACUTE EFFECTS:
EYES: Direct contact may cause slight to moderate irritation.
SKIN: May cause allergic skin reactions and / or central nervous system depression.
INHALATION: May cause slight irritation to respiratory passages – headache – dizziness.
INGESTION: Low ingestion hazard in normal use.
PROLONGED / REPEATED EXPOSURE EFFECTS:
SKIN: May cause allergic skin reactions, defatting, drying, and dermatitis.
INHALATION: No applicable information available.
INGESTION: May cause adverse kidney effects.
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OTHER: Some adverse reproduction effects have been reported in animals.
This product contains crystalline silica which can cause lung cancer or silicosis. The risk of cancer
depends on the duration and level of exposure to dust from sanding surfaces or mist from spray
applications. Since this product is not designed to be sanded, the risk of exposure is considered
to be low
This formulation contains material which in their raw form are considered dust hazards. When in this formulation, the dust hazards
are essentially eliminated.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES –
EYES: Flush with large volumes of water for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove contacts after the first 2 minutes of
flushing. Get medical attention.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water or waterless cleanser. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention from a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
OTHER: No ingredient in this product is an IARC, NTP or OSHA listed carcinogen.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Waterbased product flash point not applicable
Explosion Hazard: Waterbased product, not an explosion hazard
LEL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, or water spray
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Material can splatter above 200°F
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Water can be used to cool fire-exposed containers. Self-contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing should always be worn
when fighting large fires involving chemicals.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In the case of accidental release or spill: Follow all recommendations regarding Personal Protective
Equipment. Preferred method would be to scrape up spilled material and place in secondary container for
disposal. Smaller spills can also be wiped up. Residual material can be removed with the assistance of hot water
and soap. White water should be captured and contained for disposal.
Disposal Method: All material must be disposed in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations. This
includes any white water created in the cleaning of the spill.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Protect from freezing
.
Rotate all stock.
.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Keep away from food, feed, or drinking water.
Keep container closed when not in use.
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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ETHYLENE GLYCOL: 100 ppm Ceiling ACGIH
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation. None needed if concentrations are kept
below the listed exposure limits.
SKIN PROTECTION: Chemical resistant gloves are recommended for prolonged exposure.
Clothing should be such that it protects skin from direct contact with
sealant.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields (ANSIZ87.1 or approved equivalent).
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Paste consistency. Can be white or colored.
ODOR: Sweet Acrylic , with a lemon-lime odor
PHYSICAL STATE: Paste
pH AS SUPPLIED: 7.5 – 9.5
BOILING POINT: > 200°F
FREEZING POINT: < 32°F
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): 25 mm Hg @ 68°F
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): > than 1
EVAPORATION RATE: Slower than Ether
WATER SOLUBILITY: Dispersible
WEIGHT PER GALLON: 11.0 – 13.0 Lbs/Gallon.
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 20-40%
Non-chemically curing Sealant
VOCs (less exempt solvents) < 1.5%
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable (keep below 200°F)
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Store away from strong oxidizers
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Strong oxidizers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: None known
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DATA: No toxicity data are available for this material. Section 3 is based on profiles of similar materials.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Latex dispersions will color water a milky white, but no bioconcentration is expected because of the high molecular
weight.
No Other Applicable Data
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: All waste must be disposed in accordance with Federal, State, and Local
Regulations (see 40 CFR Part 268).
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Name: Not a D. O. T. Regulated Material
DOT Hazard Class: None
DOT UN / NA Number: None
Packaging Group: None
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazard: 29 CFR 1910.1200
Not a hazardous chemical as defined by this standard.
SARA Title III: Section 313 Information (40CFR 372)
This product does not contain a chemical which is listed in Section 313 at or above “de
minimis” concentrations.
CERCLA: Information (40 CFR 302.4)
Releases of this material to air, land, or water are not (to the best of our knowledge)
reportable to the National Response Center under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or to state and local emergency
planning committees under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Title III Section 304.
Waste Classification: When a decision is made to discard this material as supplied, it is classified as a RCRA
non-hazardous waste.
TSCA Status: All chemical substances in this product are included on, or exempted from, listing on the TSCA
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
California Prop 65: This product contains trace amounts of components known to the state of California to
cause cancer.
Pennsylvania (worker and community right to know act): The following components are cited in the
Pennsylvania Hazardous Substances List, and are present at levels that require reporting.
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 > 2%
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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION: Keep out of reach of children. Keep container closed when not in use.
Warning: Although there is no lead in this product: scraping, sanding, or removing old paint may release lead
dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. Exposure to lead dust can cause series illness. This can include brain damage, especially
in children. Pregnant women are also particularly at risk, and should avoid exposure. Always use a NIOSH
approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up area with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before starting
any project that may expose individuals to paint dust, find out how to protect yourself, your co-workers, and your
family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD.
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
Health Flammability Reactivity Personal Protection
1 0 0 D
The information contained herein relates only to the specific material identified. Tower Sealants believes
that such information is accurate and reliable as of the date of this MSDS sheet, but no representation,
guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of
the information. Tower Sealants urges persons receiving this information to make their own
determination as to the information’s suitability and completeness to their particular application. It is the
buyer’s / users responsibility to ensure that all activities comply with the appropriate federal, state, and
local laws.
Print Date: 7 - 6 - 2012
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