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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: ABRO RED SILICONE GASKET MAKER HMIS CODES: H F R P

PRODUCT CODE: 11 AB 1 10
PHYSICAL FORM: PASTE
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: ABRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ADDRESS : 3580 Blackthorn Court
South Bend, IN 46628
DATE PRINTED: 03/10/98
COMPANY PHONE: 574-232-8289 NAME OF PREPARER: RON
CHEMTREC TOLL-FREE 24 HOURS EMERGENCY PHONE: 800-424-9300

IN THE EVENT OF A CHEMICAL EMERGENCY INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT
CONTACT: CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL - 703-527-3887

SECTION II - OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

C.A.S. NUMBER WT% COMPONENT EXPOSURE LIMITS

004253343 1-5 Methyltriacetoxysilane See acetic acid comments
007631869 10-30 Silica, amorphous Observe particulates limits.
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 total dust,
5 mg/m3 respirable fraction. ACGIH
TLV: TWA 10 mg/m3 respirable
particulate.
017689779 1-5 Ethyltriacetoxysilane See acetic acid comments.

Comments: Acetic acid is formed upon contact with water or humid air. Provide adequate ventilation to control
exposures within guidelines of OSHA PEL: TWA 10 ppm and ACGIH TLV: TWA 10 ppm, STEL 15 ppm.

ACUTE EFFECTS:
Eyes: Direct contact irritates moderately.
Skin: May cause moderate irritation.
Inhalation: Vapor overexposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Oral: Small amounts transferred to the mouth by fingers during use, etc., should not injure.
Swallowing large amounts may cause digestive discomfort.
REPEATED EXPOSURE EFFECTS:
Skin: None Known.
Inhalation: None Known.
Oral: None Known.
The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar
compositions, component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for detailed toxicology
information.
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SECTION III - EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE

SECTION IV - FIRST AID

Eye: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin: Remove from skin and wash thoroughly with soap and water or waterless cleanser. Get medical
attention if irritation or other ill effects develop or persist.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Oral: No first aid should be needed.
Comments: Treat according to person’s condition and specifics of exposure.

SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point (Closed Cup): Not applicable - Solid.

Auto ignition Temperature: Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Water spray. Dry chemical. Foam. Water can be
used to cool fire exposed containers.

Fire Fighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be
worn in fighting large fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to
evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan.
Unusual Fire Hazards: None

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following hazardous
decomposition products: Silicon dioxide. Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds.
Formaldehyde.

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Containment/Clean-up: Sections 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide information regarding certain federal and state
requirements. Wipe up or scrape up and contain for salvage or disposal. Observe all
personal protection equipment recommendations. Described in Sections 5 and 8. Local,
state, and federal laws and regulations may apply to releases and disposal of this material,
as well as those materials and items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to
determine which federal, state and local laws and regulations are applicable.

NOTE: See Section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment for Spills.

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Product evolves acetic acid (HOAc) when exposed to water or humid air.
Provide ventilation during use to control HOAc within exposure guidelines (See Section 2) or use
respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Avoid eye contact.

Storage: Keep container closed and store away from water or moisture.
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls
Local exhaust: Recommended
General Ventilation: Recommended

Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling

Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
Suitable Gloves: No special protection needed.
Inhalation: Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or air sampling data show
exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines. Industrial Hygiene Personnel can assist in judging
the adequacy of existing engineering controls.
Suitable Respirator: Organic Vapor/Dust/Mist Type

Personal Protective Equipment for Spills

Eye: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
Inhalation/
Suitable Respirator: Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or air sampling
data show exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines. Industrial Hygiene
Personnel can assist in judging the adequacy of existing engineering controls.
Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Use reasonable care.
Comments: Product evolves acetic acid (HOAc) when exposed to water or humid air. Provide ventilation during use
to control HOAc within exposure guidelines (See Section 2) or use respiratory protection. When heated
to temperatures above 150 degrees C in the presence of air, product can form formaldehyde vapors.
Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard, a known skin and respiratory sensitizer, and an irritant to the
eyes, nose, throat, skin, and digestive system. Safe handling conditions may be maintained by keeping
vapor concentrations within the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit for formaldehyde.

Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature, or aerosol/spray
applications, may require added precautions.

SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical form: Paste

Color: Red
Odor: Acetic acid odor
Specific Gravity @ 25c: 1.03
Viscosity: N/A
Freezing/Melting Point: N/D
Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure @ 25c: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Solubility in Water: Not Determined
pH: N/A
Volatile content: N/A
Note: The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications.
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SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: Stable

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: None.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing material can cause a reaction. Water, moisture, or humid air can cause hazardous
vapors to form as described in Section
Comments: None.

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicology Data for Product

Complete information is not yet available.
Component Toxicology
No known applicable information.
Special Hazard Information on Components
No known applicable information.

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Fate and Distribution: No specific information is available

Ecotoxicity: No specific information is available.
Persistence and Degradation: No specific information is available.

Ecotoxicity Classification Criteria

Hazard Parameters (LC50 or EC50) High Medium Low
Acute Aquatic Toxicity (mg/L) <=1 >1 and <100 >100
Acute Terrestrial Toxicity (mg/kg) <=100 >100 and <=2000 >2000
This table is adapted from “Environ mental Toxicology and Risk Assessment”, ASTM STP 1179, p. 34, 1993.

This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the
other information presented in the section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material.

SECTION XIII -DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

RCRA Hazard Class (40CFR 261)

When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste?
NO
Federal Hazardous Waste Code: NA
Characteristic Waste: Ignitable: NA
Corrosive: NA
Reactive: NA

TCLP: NA
State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirements regarding disposal.
NA = Not Applicable.
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SECTION XIV -REGULATORY INFORMATION

Contents of this MSDA comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
TSCA Status: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from listing on the TSCA Inventory of
Chemical Substances.
EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
None
Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances:
None
Section 312 Hazard Class:
Acute: Yes
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactive: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
None present or none present in regulated quantities.

NOTICE

The supplier disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a specific use, with respect to
the product or the information provided herein, except for conformation to contracted specifications. All information
appearing herein is based upon data obtained from manufacturers and/or recognized technical sources. While the
information is believed to be accurate, we make no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use
are beyond our control, and therefore users are responsible for verifying the data under their own operating conditions to
determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling,
and disposal of the product. Users also assume all risks in regards to the publication or use of, or reliance upon,
information contained herein.
This information relates only to the product designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with any
other material or process.