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Home My WebLink AboutGreat Stuff Space Filling Foamr Adhesives &Sealants H.B.Fuller Company ^Fuller MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR:GREAT STUFF Replaces:Oct, 2000. Date of issue: May,2001. COMPANY DETAILS Company:H. B.Fuller Company Address:16-22 Red Gum Drive,Dandenong South Telephone:(03)9797 6222 Emergency Telephone No:1800 033 111 VIC 3175 Hazardous according to criteriaof Worksafe Australia IDENTIFICATION Product Name:Great Stuff Space Filling Foam Other Names:Expanding polyurethane foam,AEROSOLS Manufacturer's Code:None UN Number:1950 Dangerous Goods Class:2.1 Subsidiary Risk:None Hazchem Code:None Poisons Schedule:Not scheduled Packaging Group:None assigned Use:Used for sealing cavities in walls, roofs and ceilings.Apply directly from aerosol can as instructed on the label. Physical Description/Properties Appearance:Beige liquid Melting Point: Not applicable Boiling Point:Not established Vapour Pressure:Not established Specific Gravity: 1.1 Flashpoint:-104°C (Estimated) Flammability Limits: Not Established Solubility in water:Not soluble in water Other Properties This product has been tested to AS 2278-1986,which requires the flammability of the propellent gasses of an aerosol to be established.Great Stuff has the classification "Highly Flammable"according to AS 2278.The followingstatement is required in commercial literature when reporting the results obtained under this standard: "These test results on their own do not indicate the fire hazard-of the filled aerosol containers under actual fire conditions and consequently should not be applied to the assessment of fire hazard without taking into account supportive information." Page 1 of4 H.B.Fuller Company ^Fuller MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR:GREAT STUFF Replaces: Oct,2000. Dateofissue:May,2001. Ingredients CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NO PROPORTION 4,4-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate 101-68-8 Med Polymeric MDI 9016-87-9 Med Polyether polyolblend Not available Med- Propane 74-98-6 Low Isobutane 75-28-5 Low Dimethyl ether 115-10-6 Low Free diphenylmethane diisocyanate 101-68-8 <0.7 % Low <10%Med.10-30%High 30-60%VHigh >60% HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Risk Phrases: R42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation Health Effects ACUTE: Swallowed: Will cause nausea,vomiting and stomach pain ifswallowed. Eye: Eye contact will cause irritation.Will react withmoisture ineye and adhere strongly. Skin: Skin contact may lead to irritation.Contains residual quantities offree organic isocyanates.Contact withskin may cause dermatitis, allergic responses and, insensitive individuals,redness,swellingand blisters. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Inhaled: Possible asthma-like symptoms can occur, eg coughing,wheezing and shortness of breath,together with dizziness or headache.Inhalation will aggravate existing respiratory problems.For most individuals these symptoms are reversible. CHRONIC: Contains trace amounts of Diphenylmethane diisocyanate.Existing respiratory problems,such as asthma,may be aggravated by the prolonged inhalation of the vapours of this product.Repeated and prolonged contact with this product may lead to chronic dermatitis or skin and respiratory sensitisation.Sensitised individuals require only trace amounts or brief exposure to isocyanates to obtain a severe reaction.Respiratory symptoms include bronchitis, bronchial spasms,pulmonary oedema.Dermal symptoms include redness,swelling, or blisters. First Aid Swallowed: Ifswallowed,rinse mouth thoroughly with water.Give plenty of water to drink do NOT induce vomiting.Seek medical attention. Eyes: Ifin eye, irrigate immediately with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes with eyelids held open.Seek medical advice. Page 2 of4 0 H.B.Fuller Company ^Fuller MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR:GREAT STUFF Replaces:Oct,2000.Dateofissue:May,2001. Skin: Wash skin withplentyof soap and water. Mechanical abrasion of skin may be required to remove cured foam from skin.Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.Seek medical attention ifswelling,redness or blistering occurs. Inhaled: Remove victimfrom exposure - avoid becoming a casualty.Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing.Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm.Keep at rest untilfully recovered. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.Seek medical attention. First Aid Facilities: Have eyewashes available where eye contact can occur Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.Substance is a polyurethane foam, which expands and solidifies on contact with air. Moisture on the skin or in eyes will react withthis product. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Safety Phrases: S2 S24 S45 Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with skin Avoid inhaling vapours Exposure standards [NOHSC:1003 (1995)] Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate: Propane: No limits have been set for other components. Engineering Controls: General dilution ventilation in enclosed areas. TWA 0.2mg/m3 1800mg/m! Personal Protection: Avoid contact with bare skin.Wear overalls, safety goggles and impervious gloves. Applicationshould be performed in conditions of adequate ventilation Flammability: Class 2.1 Flammable Gas.Liquid foam is highlyflammable due to propellant. Cured product is not flammable once propellanthas evaporated. When burntor incontact with flameor hot surfaces,propellentgases can producetoxic gases.All potential sources of ignition,(open flames,pilot lights,furnace, spark producingswitches,welding and electrical equipment etc.)must be eliminated both in and near work area.DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.Do not incinerate or puncturethe aerosolcan evenwhenempty.Always wash hands before smoking, eating,drinking or using the toilet. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION Storage and Transport: This productis a class 2.1 flammable gas.UN 1950AEROSOLS.Observe requirements ofthe Australian Code for the Transport ofDangerous Goods by Roadand Rail.Keep containers securelysealed and protected against physical damage. Page 3 of4 H.B.Fuller Company ^Fuller MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR:GREAT STUFF Replaces:Oct,2000.Dateofissue:May,2001. Store below 30°C.Do not store in direct sunlight.Avoid contamination by moisture.Keep away from open flames, sources of ignition and sources ofstrong heat. Hazardous Polymerisation: Will generate a large amount of heat when in contact withwater. Incompatibilities: Water, amines, strong bases,chlorine,permanganate and dichromates. Spills and Disposal: Remove all sourcesofignition,including flame,static electricity,heatandsparks.Ensure adequate ventilation; vapours are heavierthan air.Allow foaming processtocomplete,then collect andseal in properly labelled drums. Dispose strictly in accordance with local industrial waste disposal and environmental protection regulation.Do not puncture or incinerate can, even when empty. Fire/Explosion Hazard: Cans exposed to fire orstrongheat sources should be removed,ifsafe to do so. Firefighters towearself containedbreathing apparatus ifriskofexposureto vapours.Firefighters shouldwear full protective equipment. Keep containers cool with waterspraytoavoid pressure build upand explosion.Extinguishing media:carbon dioxide,foam, water fog. Hazardous Decomposition Incompletecombustion can yield carbon monoxide,oxides ofnitrogenand hydrogencyanide. OTHER INFORMATION No data CONTACT POINT Technical Manager (03)9797 6222 This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product, and in particular,how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace.Since H.B. Fuller Company Australia Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used,each user must, prior to usage,review this MSDS in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the product in the workplace. Ifclarification or further information is needed to ensure thatan appropriate assessment can be made,the user should contact this company. Our responsibility for the products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions,a copy of which is sentto our customers and is also available on request. Page 4 of4