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PIG® Repair Putty

1. IDENTIFICATION

 
Manufacturer New Pit Corp.
One Pork Ave.
Tipton, PA 16684-0304
Information: 1-800-468-4647
Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053
Product Identifier PIG® Multi-Purpose Repair Putty
General Use Repair Putty epoxy sticks are used to make emergency patches and repairs of a wide variety of materials.
Product Description A hand kneadable, fast curing, epoxy adhesive in stick form.


2. COMPOSITION ON INGREDIENTS

 
Components Wt.% CAS #
Glycidyl ethers of bisphenol: 10-30 25068-38-6
A resins 2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl) phenol: 0.5-1.5 90-72-2
Magnesium silicate hydrate: 30-60 14807-96-6
Zinc Sulfide: 0.5 - 1.5 1314-98-3
Sodium calcium magnesium silicate: N/A 65997-17-3
Polyether polymercaptan: N/A --
 
OSHA Hazardous Components (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Exposure Limits 8 Hrs. TWA (ppm)
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Magnesium silicate hydrate 20 mppcf* 2.0 mg/m³*
Zinc Sulfide 5 mg/m3** 3 mg/m3**
* Respirable dust for talc containing no asbestos
** As nuisance dust - Respirable
mppcf=million particles per cubic foot
 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation and act as a sensitizer.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of intestinal tract.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory discomfort in excessive concentrations.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation and act as a sensitizer.
 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

 
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
 

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

 
Flash Point Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not established.
Flammable Class: IIIB
Flammable Class: IIIB
Conditions of Flammability: Not established.
Explosive Properties: Not established.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemicals.
Special Firefighting Procedures: None required.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, aldehydes, acids, oxides of sulfur & nitrogen may be formed
Unusual Hazards: Not established.
 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 
Spill or Leak Procedures: Shovel or sweep up material and place into a plastic or metal disposal container. Not a listed hazardous waste.
 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

 
Precautions: Avoid eye contact and excessive skin contact. Wash with soap and water immediately after use.
Storage Temperature: Best conditions are at room temperature, however freezing, humidity, and high temperatures will not affect performance of unused putty. If frozen, warm for a few minutes first for easier mixing.
Storage Pressure: Not applicable.
Shelf Life: Several years in original tube with cap on.
General: If sanding cured putty or substrates, wear eye protection. For prolonged handling, use polyethylene gloves. For prolonged exposure to sanding dust, wear a half face respirator with dust filters. The container can be hazardous when empty. Follow label cautions even after the container is empty. Do not re-use empty containers for food, clothing or products for human or animal consumption, or where skin contact can occur.
 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS

 
Engineering Controls: General ventilation-None required
Local Exhaust-Only if heated above 100°F (38°C), or during prolonged sanding operations.
Eyes: Safety glasses when sanding.
Respirator: Half face respirator with dust filters when sanding for prolonged periods of time.
Gloves: Polyethylene gloves for prolonged use OR wash with soap and water immediately after use. If sanding cured putty or substrates, wear eye protection and dust mask.
Other: None required.
 

9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 
Appearance: Putty, grey colour after cure.
Physical State: Solid.
Odour: Sulfur, mercaptan odor
Odour Threshold: Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure: 0°F
Vapour Density: None volatile.
Specific Gravity: 1.95
Solubility in Water: Insoluble.
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: Not available.
% Volatile: <1%
pH: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate: 0.0 x n-Butyl Acetate
Freezing Point: Not applicable.
VOC: <1%
 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

 
General: This is a stable material.
Conditions of Reactivity: Not established.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid incompatible materials. For compatibility guide call 1-800-468-4647.
Hazardous Decomposition: Not established
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 
LD50: Not available for mixture
LC50: Not available for mixture
Carcinogenicity: IARC: Not established for other compounds.
National Toxicology Program: Not established for other compounds.
OSHA: Not established for other compounds.
Reproduction Toxicity: Not available.
Teratogenicity: Not available.
Mutagenicity: Not available.
Synergistic Products: Not available.
Irritancy of Product: See Section 3.
Sensitization to Product: Not available.
Glycidyl ethers of A resins: Ingestion: The oral LD50 for rats is 13600 mg/kg.
Skin: The dermal LD50 for rabbits is >23500 mg/kg.
2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl) phenol: Ingestion: The oral LD50 for rats is 1200 mg/kg.
Skin: The dermal LD50 for rats is 1280 mg/kg.
 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 
No data available.
 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 
Waste Disposal Method: Incinerate in furnace or bury in landfill in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 
DOT (Dept. of Transportation):
Proper Shipping Name: Putty, NMFC 150110
Hazard Class: Not regulated.
Identification Number: Not applicable.
 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

 
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation/Liability:
No reportable quantity.
OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200:
Magnesium silicate hydrate (no asbestos fibers).
SARA Title (Superfund Amendments
& Reauthorization Act):
This product contains zinc compounds which are subject to the reporting requirements of section 313. They constitute approximately 0.5-1.5% of the putty.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Ingredients of this product are on the Inventory list.
 

16. OTHER INFORMATION

 
NFPA Hazard Ratings:
none -> extreme
    0   ->    4
Health=1
Fire=1
Reactivity=0
PPE=B
WHMIS Classification: D2B
Patients: U.S. 3,708, 379; RE 30,843; 3,837,981
W. Germany: 2,322,806
Canada: 993,169
United Kingdom: 1,452,785
Japan: 899-724
Reason for Issue: Reviewed, changes to Sections 2 and 16, added trademark statement to disclaimer on Page 2.
Prepared by: Dale Gatehouse, Entreprises Krenda Inc.
Approved by: Lisa Baxter, New Pig Corporation
Approval Date: 01/30/2007
Revised Date: 02/20/2008
MSDS Number: MSD-001
   
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