Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   CA8000D,F17038 (PART B) DESOTHANE HS ACTIVATOR
National Stock Number                    8010PF17038
CAGE Code                                83574
Part Number Indicator                    B
MSDS Number                              190536
HAZ Code                                 C


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        PRC-DESOTO
P.O. Box                                 1800
Street                                   5430 SAN FERNANDO RD
City                                     GLENDALE
State                                    CA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 91209
Emergency Phone                          800 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone                        818 240-2060

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               19MAY00
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR LIQUID, SOLVENT ODOR
Boiling Point                            234-329F
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           NR
Vapor Density                            > AIR
Specific Gravity                         1.004
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                        
Solubility in Water                      NR
Percent Volatiles by Volume              55.85
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           F
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              84
Flash Point Method                       SCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    NA
Upper Explosion Limit                    NA
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER. FOG NOZZLES ARE PREFERRABLE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND COMPLETE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           VAPORS MAY ACCUMLATE IN INADEQUATELY VENTILATED OR CONFINED AREA. VAPORS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR.VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES. FLASHBACK OR FLAME TO THE AHNDLING SITE MAY OCCUR. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLOSE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. HIGH TEMP MAY CAUSE PRESSURE BUILDUP IN CLOSED CONTAINERS


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE RECOGNIZED UNLESS NOTED BELOW
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, ALKALIES AND WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products         COMBUSTION ARE HAZARDOUS INCLUDING CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE. MAY ALSO INCLUDE OXIDES OF NITROGEN & TRACES HCN
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, AND KIDNEY/LIVER DAMAGE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYES] VAPOR OR LIQUID CAN IRRITATE THE EYES [SKIN] INFLAMMATION, BLISTERING OF SKIN [INHAL] IRRITATION OF THE NOSE AND THROAT AT 200 PPM, CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, SLIGH INCOORDINATION AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS [INGEST] BURNING OF THE STOMACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND SALIVATION. VOMITING OF BLOOD, CHEST PAIN, COUGH, HOARSE
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET MEDIAL ATTENTION EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MIN, WHILE HOLDING EYE LIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WIPE EXCESS WITH DRY TOWEL. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: DILUTE BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS. COVER W/ABSORBENT. ADD DECONTAMINATION SOLUTION AND ALLOW TO REACT FOR 10 MIN. COLLECT IN CONTAINERS AND ADD ADDITIONAL DECONTAMINATION SOLUTION AND KEEP LOOSLY COVERED FOR 48 HRS. CLEAN UP RESIDUE W/SUITABLE CLEANING SOLUTION
Neutralizing Agent                       DECONTAMINATION SOLUTION - 5% CONCENTRATED AMMONIA, 2% DETERGENT, 93% WATER
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER IN A DRY LOCATION. AVOID MOISTURE CONTAIMINATION 
Other Precautions                        EMPTY DRUMS MAY CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DO NOT CUT, PUNCTURE OR WELD ON OR NEAR DRUM. VAPORS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY COLLECT IN LOW OR CONFINED AREAS


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   WHEN SPRAYING OR APPLYING IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES LIKELY TO PRODUCE AIRBORNE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS IN EXCESS OF TLV
Ventilation                              GENERAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN VAPORS BELOW TLV AND PEL
Protective Gloves                        SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection                           GOGGLES OR FULL-FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH AND WASHING FACILITIES SHOULD BE AVAIL
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER, KIDNEY


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          QT


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         4.0721
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         488


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          HOMOPOLYMER OF HDI (30-60%)
CAS Number                               28182812
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  60
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          ACETIC ACID, BUTYL ESTER (10-30%)
CAS Number                               123864
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  30
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          2-PENTANONE, 4-METHYL- (10-30%)
CAS Number                               108101
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  30
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          *ETHYL 3-ETHOXYPROPIONATE (1-10%)
CAS Number                               763699
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          2,4-PENTANEDIONE (<5%)
CAS Number                               123546
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          SOLVENT NAPHTHA, PETROLEUM, LIGHT AROM. (<5%)
CAS Number                               64742956
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5