Pattern Plus Shine
Prepared 06/09
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 3001
Lancaster, PA 17604
1-877-276-7876 Option 2,3,3
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Name: Hartco Pattern Plus Shine, Floor Care Products
Description: Acrylic Floor Finish
II. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Name: Not Classified
Hazard Class: N/A
ID #: N/A
Packing Inst.: N/A
DOT/IMO/IATA: N/A
EMERGENCY ONLY CONTACT: CHEM-TEL 800-255-3924
III. HIMS (0=minimal hazard; 4=severe hazard)
Health = 1 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0
IV. PRODUCT CONTENT
This product contains Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether and Dibutyl Phthalate which are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR 372. All components are on TSCA inventory. This product does NOT contain asbestos.
V. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
| (Chemical Identity; Common Name) |
C.A.S. No. |
% |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH TLV |
| Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether |
112-34-5 |
5 - 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Dipropylene Glycol Mehtyl Ether |
34590-94-8 |
2 - 3 |
100 ppm |
100 ppm |
| Dibutyl Phthalate |
84-74-2 |
1 - 2 |
5 mg/m3 |
5 mg/m3 |
VI. PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: White liquid. ODOR: Mild. BOILING RANGE (degrees F): N/K. VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A. VAPOR DENSITY: Heavier than air. SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.05. PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: N/A . EVAPORATION RATE: Slower than butyl acetate. pH: Slightly basic.
VII. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A. FLAMMABILITY RANGE: N/A. AUTOGINITION TEMPERATURE: N/A. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Protect fire fighters from toxic products of combustion by wearing self-contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
VIII. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation. EYE CONTACT: Will cause irritation to eyes. SKIN CONTACT: Will cause irritation to skin, prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation if not promptly washed from skin. INHALATION: Inhalation of vapor may cause headache, nausea and dizziness. CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: No. IARC Monographs: No. OSHA Regulated: No. FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYES: Upon eye contact, flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms persist. SKIN: Upon skin contact, wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms persist. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting, call a physician immediately.
IX. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions. INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents and mineral acids. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
X. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
SPILLS: Contain spill. Floor may become slippery. Wear appropriate protective equipment during clean-up and ventilate area. Absorb with an inert material, such as clay and remove to appropriate waste area. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Do not reuse container. Dispose of container and any unused contents in accordance with Federal, State and Local Waste Disposal Regulations. Do not flush unused contents or residue down drains.
XI. SPECIAL HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
VENTILATION: Use in a well ventilated area. Use local exhaust to insure that vapor levels are below the lowest component TLV. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally needed, if there is not adequate ventilation, use with a NIOSH approved vapor cartridge respirator. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: It is always a good safety practice to avoid contact with eyes and skin. If contact may occur, use chemical splash goggles and latex or rubber gloves.
XII. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Do not store in excessive heat above 90° F. Keep container closed when not in use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None. WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT: Initially there may be a potential adverse impact on indoor air quality within the general work area during the installation process. Therefore you should advise the building manager or other appropriate person that:
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It will be necessary to establish and maintain adequate ventilation of the work area, without causing the entry of contaminants to other parts of the building; and
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Persons who are sensitive to odors and/or chemicals should be advised to avoid the work area during this process.
The information presented herein is supplied as a guide to those who handle or use this product. Safe work practices must be employed when working with any materials. It is important that the end user makes a determination regarding the adequacy of the safety procedures employed during the use of this product.
N/A - not applicable or not available
N/K - none known or not known