Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
50%
General Information
Product name
4042668, 4042568,
Product name
4042668, 4042568,
Identification on the label/Trade name
PLASTI-WELD LOW-VOC PVC MEDIUM
Product Synonyms
PVC MEDIUM
Emergency telephone
1-877-740-5015, 1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
UNITED ELCHEM
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Clear liquid with an ether-like odor. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fire. May cause eye and skin irritation. Inhalation of vapors or mist may cause respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects. Swallowing may cause irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney or liver disorders.
Aspiration hazard
May be fatal if swallowed. Symptoms may be delayed. SECTION FIRST AID MEASURES CALL 1-877-740-5015 or 1-303-623-5716 COLLECT Skin; Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash all exposed areas with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Remove dried cement with Oatey Plumber's Hand Cleaner or baby oil. Eyes: If material gets into eyes or if fumes cause irritation, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water until chemical is removed. If irritation persists, get medical attention immediately. Inhalation: If symptoms of exposure develop, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, administer oxygen. Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Seek immediate medical attention. Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to a person who is unconscious or drowsy. Get immediate medical attention by calling a Poison Control Center, or hospital emergency room. If medical advice cannot be obtained, then take the person and product to the nearest medical emergency treatment center or hospital. MSDS No: 16 Dec 2008 Page: 3 of 5 or Silver Shield(tm) to avoid prolonged skin contact. Eye Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles. Protection: Other: Eye wash and safety shower should be available. SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Boiling Point: 151 Degrees F / 66 Degrees C Melting Point: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: 145 mmHg @ 20 Degrees C Vapor Density: (Air = 1) 2.5 Volatile Components: 80-84% Solubility In Water: Negligible pH: Not applicable Specific Gravity: 0.93 +/- 0.02 @ 20 Degrees C Evaporation Rate: (BUAC = 1) = 5.5 - 8.0 Appearance: Clear Liquid Odor: Ether-Like Will Dissolve In: Tetrahydrofuran Material Is: Liquid SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable. Conditions To Avoid: Avoid heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition. Hazardous Combustion will produce toxic and irritating vapors Decomposition including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen Products: chloride. Incompatibility/ Oxidizing agents, alkalis, amines, ammonia, acids, chlorine Materials To Avoid: compounds, chlorinated inorganics (potassium, calcium and sodium hypochlorite) and hydrogen peroxides. May attack plastic, resins and rubber. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation: Vapors or mists may cause mucous membrane and respiratory irritation, coughing, headache, dizziness, dullness, nausea, shortness of breath and vomiting. High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression, narcosis and unconsciousness. May cause kidney, liver and lung damage. Skin: May cause irritation with redness, itching and pain. Methyl ethyl ketone and cyclohexanone may be absorbed through the skin causing effects similar to those listed under inhalation. Eye: Vapors may cause irritation. Direct contact may cause irritation with redness, stinging and tearing of the eyes. May cause eye damage. Ingestion: Swallowing may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration during swallowing or vomiting can cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage. May cause kidney and liver damage. Chronic Prolonged or repeated overexposure cause dermatitis and damage Toxicity: to the kidney, liver, lungs and central nervous system. Toxicity Data: Acetone: Oral rat LD50: 5,800 mg/kg Inhalation rat LC50: 50,100 mg/m3/8 hours Cyclohexanone: Oral rat LD50: 1,620 mg/kg Inhalation rat LC50: 8,000 ppm/4 hours Skin rabbit LD50: 1 mL/kg Tetrahydrofuran: Oral rat LDS50: 1,650 mg/kg Inhalation rat LC50: 21,000 ppm/3 hours Methyl Ethyl Ketone: Oral rat LD50: 2,737 mg/kg Inhalation rat LC50: 23,500 mg/m3/8 hours Skin rabbit LD50: 6,480 mg/kg MSDS No: 16 Dec 2008 Page: 5 of 5 SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard Category for Section Acute Health, Chronic Health, Flammable 311/312: Section 302 Extremely This product does not contain chemicals regulated Hazardous Substances (TPQ): under SARA Section 302. Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product does not contain chemicals subject to SARA Title TII Section 313 Reporting requirements. CERCLA 103 Reportable Spills of this product over the RQ (reportable Quantity: quantity) must be reported to the National Response Center. The RQ for the product, based on the RQ for Tetrahydrofuran (50% maximum) of 2,000 lbs, is 1,667 lbs. Many states have more stringent release reporting requirements. Report spills required under federal, state and local regulations. California Proposition 65: This product contains trace amounts of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Under normal use conditions, exposure to these chemicals at levels above the State of California “No Significant Risk Level” (NSRL) are unlikely. Oatey Strongly encourages the use of proper personal