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Elastobrite Seam Sealer                                                Page:   1

PRODUCT NAME: Elastobrite Seam Sealer                        HMIS CODES: H F R P
PRODUCT CODE: #505 Seam Sealer                                                  
 
==================  SECTION I  -  MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION  =================
 
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: KARNAK CORPORATION                      
ADDRESS            : 330 CENTRAL AVE.                        
                     CLARK, N.J. 07066                       
                                                             
EMERGENCY PHONE    : (800)424-9300       DATE PRINTED     : 08/20/97
INFORMATION PHONE  : (908)388-0300       NAME OF PREPARER : N/A
 
==========  SECTION II  -  HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION  =========
 
                                                     VAPOR PRESSURE       WEIGHT
REPORTABLE COMPONENTS              CAS NUMBER         mm Hg @ TEMP       PERCENT
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HYDROUS ALUMINA SILICATE           1318-94-1          N/A      N/A        55-65          
        OSHA PEL: N/A, 
        ACGIH TLV: N/A, OTHER: N/A
        
Acrylic Copolymer                  Not Haz.           17       20 C       35-45 
         
MINERAL SPIRITS                    8032-32-4          2        68         2-7            
        OSHA PEL: 100 PPM, 
        ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM, OTHER: N/A
        
TITANIUM DIOXIDE                   13463-67-7         N/A      N/A        .5-3           
        OSHA PEL: 5 MG/M3, 
        ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3, OTHER: N/A
        
Nonylphenol Polyethylene 
Glycol Ether                       127087-87-7        .01      20         < 1    
         
ETHYLENE GLYCOL                    107-21-1           3.8      68         < 1             
        OSHA PEL: 200 PPM, 
        ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, OTHER: N/A
        
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE             9004-62-0          N/A      N/A        < 1             
        OSHA PEL: N/A, 
        ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3, 
        OTHER: N/A
        
SODIUM SALT                        N/A                N/A      N/A        < 1             
        OSHA PEL: N/A, 
        ACGIH TLV: N/A, OTHER: N/A
        
POTASSIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE         13845-36-8         N/A      N/A        < 1             
        OSHA PEL: N/A, 
        ACGIH TLV: N/A, OTHER: N/A
        
5-cloro-2-methyl-4-
isothiazolin-3-0ne                 26172-55-4         0.1      20C        < 1             
 
* Indicates toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 
of Title III and of 40 CFR 372.
 
===============  SECTION III  -  PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS  ============
 
BOILING RANGE: 212 F                    SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):   1.64
VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR         EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN ETHER
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: DILUTABLE.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: WHITE LIQUID, MILD AMMONICAL ODOR.
 
=================  SECTION IV  -  FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA  ==============
 
FLASH POINT: N/A                        METHOD USED: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME- LOWER: N/A        UPPER: N/A
 
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: WATER FOG
 
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) AND STRUCTUAL FIREFIGHTERS 
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WILL PROVIDE LIMITED PROTECTION.                                                                                                                          
 
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
MATERIAL IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE. PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN BUT MAY SPATTER IF TEMPERATURE 
EXCEEDS BOILING POINT.
 
========================  SECTION V  -  REACTIVITY DATA  =======================
 
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
N/A


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Elastobrite Seam Sealer                                                Page:   2

 
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
N/A
 
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS
N/A
 
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR
 
====================  SECTION VI  -  HEALTH HAZARD DATA  =======================
 
INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE NASAL OR RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, 
FATIGUE, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, AND POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS.                                                                                                                     
 
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION.
 
SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
SKIN - PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION, DEFATTING, DERMATITIS.
 
INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
N/A
 
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
ACUTE - HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, IRRITATION.  CHRONIC - LOSS OF APPETITE, NOSE BLEEDS.
 
CARCINOGENICITY:  NTP CARCINOGEN: No   IARC MONOGRAPHS: No   OSHA REGULATED: Yes
N/A
 
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.
 
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE; IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE 
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF CONTACT 
WITH MATERIAL, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. 
WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE AND ISOLATE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AN SHOES 
AT THE SITE.                                                            
 
===========  SECTION VII  -  PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE  ============
 
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
SMALL LEAKS: TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO 
CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.  LARGE LEAKS:
DIKE FAR AHEAD OF LIQUID SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT 
WITHOUT RISK.                                          
 
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
INCINERATE UNDER SAFE CONDITIONS OR DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL STATE AND 
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
 
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS, USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. 
DON'T GET IN EYES. WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING. KEEP FROM FREEZING.                                                                                                                            
 
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
N/A
 
=====================  SECTION VIII  -  CONTROL MEASURES  ======================
 
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
WEAR RESPIRATOR IN CONFINED AREA.
 
VENTILATION
LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
 
PROTECTIVE GLOVES


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Elastobrite Seam Sealer                                                Page:   3

NORMAL WORK GLOVES.
 
EYE PROTECTION
SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
 
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
 
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES
WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR USING RESTROOM. SMOKE ONLY IN APPROVED AREAS.
 
=========================  SECTION IX  -  DISCLAIMER  ==========================
 
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED ACCURATE. HOWEVER, 
NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING TO THE ACCURACY OF THIS DATA OR THE 
RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF. KARNAK ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR 
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO VENDEES, USERS OR THIRD PARTIES CAUSED BY 
THE MATERIAL.