MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THE CORTEC CORPORATION

4119 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

PHONE: 651-429-1100 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-4-CORTEC

FAX: 651-429-1122

EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)

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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: VCI-368

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A proprietary solvent deposited petroleum-based barrier coating containing corrosion inhibitors.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT PERCENT	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
			TLV OR PEL		ORAL LD-50
Mineral Spirits	35-40		100 ppm (ACGIH)	N.E.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Dark brown PHYSICAL FORM: Viscous liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 57-61% ODOR: Solvent

FREEZING POINT: N.E. BOILING RANGE: N.E. pH: N.E. VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

EVAPORATION RATE: N.E. MELTING RANGE: N.A.

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

DENSITY: 7.4-7.6 lb/gal (0.88-0.91 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 2

FLASH POINT: 158ºF (70ºC) TCC

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin and eye contact. HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

1. Eye contact with this product can cause irritation, redness, and tearing and blurred vision.

2. Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause moderate irritation and defatting of the skin possibly leading to dermatitis.

3. Excessive inhalation of solvent vapors from this product can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness. An LD-50 value for inhalation of mineral spirit vapors is listed in literature as 3,400 ppm for four hours in laboratory animals.

4. Ingestion of this material can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Also, aspiration of this material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonia.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen and sulfur.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, Alkalis and oxidizing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material. Keep petroleum out of streams and waterways.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Incinerate or dispose of in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved respirator to remove vapors or particle mists when necessary.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Not required.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid inhalation of particle mists.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Completely drain empty drums, properly bung and promptly dispose in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. Recycle drums only through qualified reprocessing organizations.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

DOT/IATA/IMDG SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

U.N. / N.A. NUMBER: N.A.

DOT/IATA/IMDG HAZARD CLASS: N.A.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT/IATA/IMDG REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 11/17/99 SUPERSEDES: 4/8/99

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE