GENOVA PRODUCTS, INC. -- ABS CEMENT  -- 8040-00F008711
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ABS CEMENT
MSDS Date:06/17/1988
FSC:8040
NIIN:00F008711
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENOVA PRODUCTS, INC.
Address:7034 E. COURT STREET
City:DAVISON
State:MI
ZIP:48423
Info Phone Num:(313) 744-4500
Emergency Phone Num:(313) 744-4500
CAGE:56879
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENOVA PRODUCTS,INC
Address:7034 E.COURT STREET
City:DAVISON
State:MI
ZIP:48423-2504
Country:US
Phone:313-744-4500
CAGE:56879

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK)  (SARA III)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: 70%
Other REC Limits:590 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/300STEL 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS FOR INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: 30%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION, REDNESS,
    TEARING & BLURRED VISION. SKIN: MODERATE IRRITATION & DISCOMFORT,
    DEFATTING, REDNESS & CHEMICAL DERMATITIS. MAY CAUSE TOXIC SYSTEMIC
    EFFECTS. INHALATION: NAUSEA, HEADA CHE, DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED
    COORDINATION. LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING,
    BLURRED VISION. SKIN: IRRITATION, DISCOMFORT. DEFATTING, REDNESS &
    CHEMICAL DERMATITIS. MAY CAUSE TOXIC SYSTEMIC EFFECTS. INHALATION:
    NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZIN ESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: IRRITATION
    & DISCOMFORT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. GET
    MED ATT. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA W/MILD SOAP & WATER. GET MED ATT.
    IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF UNCON SCIOUS, GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING, APPLY ARTIFICIAL
    RESP. INGESTION: GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE. GET MED ATT.
    DON'T INDUCE VOMITING W/O MEDADVICE. DON'T GIVE ANYTHING TO
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:20F
Lower Limits:2%
Upper Limits:12%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER FOG, USE
    WATER SPRAY FOR COOLING EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR
    PROPER RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. WATER IN STRAIGHT HOSE STREAM MAY
    CAUSE FIRE TO SPREAD & SHOULD BE USED FOR COOLING ONLY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FUMES ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL
    ALONG THE GROUND TO IGNITION SOURCES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT W/LIQUID & VAPORS. EXTINGUISH
    ALL POSSIBLE SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. SOAK UP ON
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SMALL SPILLS W/LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE
    PROVIDED TO KEEP VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS BELOW FLAMMABILITY & EXPOSURE
    LIMITS. KEEP FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAMES.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DON'T
    STORE W/OXIDIZING AGENTS. DON'T INGEST. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED
    CONTACT W/SKIN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS IF VAPOR
    CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, OR FULL FACE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:TO PREVENT REPEATED/PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT,
    WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH SKIN & CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:174F
Vapor Pres:71.2
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:.87
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC = 1): 4.6
Solubility in Water:PARTIALLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK VISCIOUS LIQUID WITH KETONE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:THE FORMATION OF EXCESSIVE MISTS & FUMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, AMMONIA, HYDROGEN CYANIDE &
    VARIOUS HYDROCARBON FRACTIONS FROM INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    IF PERMITS & REGULATIONS ALLOW, MAY BE INCINERATED, ALLOWED TO
    EVAPORATE OR DEEP WELL INJECTED.

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