Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   BARGE ALL PURPOSE CEMENT
National Stock Number                    8040011974186
CAGE Code                                77282
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              139584
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        PIERCE AND STEVENS CHEMICAL CORP. (QUABAUG CORP)
Street                                   710 OHIO ST
City                                     BUFFALO
State                                    NY
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 14203-3112
Emergency Phone                          718-856-4910
Information Phone                        718-856-4910

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               18FEB89
Date of Technical Review                 09APR90
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             KX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           FRANKFORD LEATHER CO
Vendor #1 CAGE                           7K308
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BHNJP


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/R
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F3-F2
Appearance/Odor                          LIQUID 
Boiling Point                            168-475F
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            > 1
Specific Gravity                         0.91
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      N/K
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              25
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      USE CLASS B EXTINGUISHERS: CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM. POLYMER FOAM IS PREFERRED DOR LARGE FIRES 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE BUT MAY BE USED TO COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILDUP 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           DURING EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, OVEREXPOSURE TO DECOMPOSTION PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE A HEALTH HAZARD. SYMPTOMS MAY NOT BE APPARENT. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTEMTION 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG ACIDS OR ALKALINE MATERIALS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SMOKE,CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE; IN ADDITION, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CHLORINE MAY BE GENERATED 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       REPEATED EXPOSURE TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY CAUSE PNEUMOCONIOSIS, A PROGRESSIVELY DISABLING LUNG DISEASE. REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE TO TOLUENE MAY CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      YES
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             LISTED BY IARC AS "PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS WITH LIMITED EVIDENCE"
Symptoms of Overexposure                 MOSE OR THROAT IRRITATION, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING. ASPIRATION MATERIAL INTO LUNG MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS WHICH MAY BE FATAL 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PREXISTING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SMALL SPILL: WIPE/SOAK UP WITH PAPER TOWEL OR INERT ABSORBANT. PUT IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. REMOVE RESIDUE WITH WATER. LARGE SPILL: EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. IF POSSIBLE, STOP LEAK. DIKE TO RETAIN RUN OFF. VACUUM UP FREE LIQUID. ABSORB/WASH RESIDUE 
Neutralizing Agent                       NOT APPLICABLE 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         NOT STORE ABOVE 95 DEGREES F. STORE LARGE QUANTITIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA 29CFR1910.106. DO
Other Precautions                        DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. EMPTY CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE WASHED AND REUSED FOR ANY PURPOSE. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE GROUNDED AND BONDED. DO NOT WELD,BRAZE OR CUT ON EMPTY CONTAIN


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RESPIRATORS AS PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION 
Ventilation                              MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE. LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER GLOVES 
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED 
Work Hygenic Practices                   OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          TOLUENE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               108883
NIOSH Number                             XS5250000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                50 PPM; 9293
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          ETHYL ACETATE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               141786
NIOSH Number                             AH5425000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 400 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                400 PPM; 9192
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM SPIRITS OR BENZIN)
CAS Number                               8030306
NIOSH Number                             SE7555000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 100 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS Number                               14808607
NIOSH Number                             VV7330000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV                                0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293
Recommended Limit                        N/R