CHEMICAL FAMILY: Aqueous based intumescent fire resistant adhesive.

(The only chemical component of FBS® is FX-100® Adhesive, which is used to hold Stainless Steel Foil, Aluminum Foil and Fiberglass Cloth together in a laminated sheet, with the Stainless Steel and/or Aluminum Foils as the outer surfaces.  The following safety information refers to the FX-100®  chemical Adhesive only.)

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

PRODUCT NAME:     FX-100^® FIRE PROTECTIVE COATING by Flame Seal ^®
CHEMICAL FAMILY:   Aqueous based intumescent fire retardant.

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Semi-clear to amber, odorless liquid.

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not Applicable.

BOILING POINT: (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): 212 - Not accurate: mixture of components.

MELTING POINT: (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): Not Applicable.

VAPOR PRESSURE: (mm of Mercury): Not Determined.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1):   1.36 - 1.41

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Not determined.

PERCENT VOLATILE: (BY WEIGHT): 40.0% max. (water content only)

pH: 2.0 - 3.0  

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete with heat. Has insoluble characteristic when cool.

EVAPORATION RATE: (BUTYL ACETATE=1): Not Determined.

STORAGE:  Temperature- 40-90°F, (4°C-32°C)
                      Time – 6 months

FLASH POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT: PENSKY-MARTENS CLOSED CUP): None to boiling.

FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not combustible. Use water spray, fog, foam, dry chemicals, CO₂, or other agents as appropriate for material in surrounding fire.

FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME): Not applicable.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT: Not combustible. Use safety equipment and clothing which is suitable for materials in surrounding fire.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May liberate flammable hydrogen gas after long term storage of liquid in metal containers. Store liquid only in stainless steel, plastic or glass vessels.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Combustion products can include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of phosphorus and traces of ammonia.

STABILITY:                                                 STABLE ___X___                                           UNSTABLE _______

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Storage of “liquid” in containers other than plastic, stain-less steel or glass. Contamination with strong oxidizers, strong alkali or strong acids.

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizers, alkalis, or acids. When in liquid state the product slowly reacts with some common metals causing flammable hydrogen gas to be emitted.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not applicable.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:         Will Occur _______                               Will Not Occur ___X___

EXPOSURE FROM ROUTINE USE: No evidence of adverse effects from available information.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: EYES. . . Direct contact or prolonged exposure to mist may cause redness and pain. NOSE. . . Breathing of heavy concentrations of mists may cause sinus irritation and dizziness. MOUTH. . . Ingestion may cause nausea. SKIN. . . Prolonged contact may cause reddening of effected area.

PROBABLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Skin, eyes, inhalation, and ingestion.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 min. including underneath eyelids. Consult a physician if irritation persists.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air immediately. Use adequate ventilation.

INGESTION: Substance exhibits very low toxicity. Consult a physician if upset stomach or nausea occur.

ORAL: Acute Oral Toxicity: Ld50 (rat) > 5000 mg/kg

DERMAL: Not established, not expected to be harmful. May be irritating with continual contact.

INHALATION: Not established. Not expected to be harmful. If necessary, use respirator if adequate ventilation is not possible to keep exposure to particulate matter at a minimum in heavy mist areas when spraying.

OTHER PERTINENT DATA: Not applicable.

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear impervious gloves as necessary to avoid excessive skin contact: i.e. rubber or neoprene.

EYE PROTECTION: Protective glasses or goggles in heavy mist areas.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): For heavy mist exposure use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator suitable for use with organic vapors if proper ventilation can not be provided.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Adequate clothing to minimize direct contact with skin.

LOCAL EXHAUST: Use exhaust fans if necessary to control mist or vapor.

MECHANICAL (GENERAL): Normal room ventilation of fans.

SPECIAL: Not applicable.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Confine spilled material and absorb on sand, sawdust, earth or other available solids. Sweep and place in a suitable container. Flush with water and rinse minor spills into sewer if permitted by Federal, State and local regulations.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:  In liquid form, these resins are considered” hazardous waste” as the term is defined in the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA, 40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste”, due to its characteristic of ignitability (alcohol content). As such, disposal of liquid via incineration is required by regulation. However, in may areas, reacting the T50 curing agent with FX resins first, to produce an non-toxic, non-flammable solid followed by disposal as a non-hazardous solid waste may be acceptable. Disposal should be in accordance with all applicable, local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Consult your attorney or appropriate regulatory officials for information on your locality.

FDA: No applicable information found.

USDA: No applicable information found.

CPSC: No applicable information found.

TSCA: No applicable information found.

DOT: No applicable information found.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable.

HAZARDOUS CLASS: Not applicable.

LABEL REQUIRED: Not applicable.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION: Not applicable.

HANDLING AND STORING:  Keep away from heat or flames.  Keep away from eyes.  Avoid contact with skin.  Avoid breathing of vapors or mist.

HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY:  Although the raw materials from Monsanto which are mixed together to make T-50 are reported to be “Practically Non-Toxic” and “Practically Non-Irritating” in nature, they do contain very small quantities of Formaldehyde (<1%), Isopropyl Alcohol (<5%) and Methanol (<0.5%).  In pure form these three chemicals present substantial risks to health and safety, but the low concentration levels in T-50 reduce this to proven levels of safety if handled with appropriate precautions.  For the information of the user, details regarding dangers of these individual materials are included for reference in case of severe over-exposure to the product and in case of emergency or fire.

Following are excerpts of information provided by Surface Specialties and Cytec regarding these components:

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

In addition to irritating effects noted earlier, swallowing of Isopropanol also causes central nervous system effects and digestive tract effects; substantial amounts may cause respiratory failure leading to death.  Although allergic skin reaction from contact with Isopropanol is reported in the scientific literature, this effect is thought to be an extremely rare occurrence.

Single dose (Acute) animal studies indicate that Isopropanol is practically non-toxic orally (rats), after skin application (rabbits) and by inhalation (rats).  It is moderately irritating to rabbit eyes and practically non-irritating to rabbit skin.  Low doses of Isopropanol orally administered daily to human volunteers (male) for 6 weeks produced no adverse blood changes.  Repeated and prolonged exposure to rabbits by skin application produced skin irritation.   Rats and mice repeatedly exposed to Isopropanol by inhalation showed changes in reflexes, enlarged spleens and brain changes (rats), and liver changes (rats, mice).  No adverse effects were reported in laboratory animals given Isopropanol in their feed (rats) or drinking water (dogs).  A decrease in body weight gain was the only adverse effect reported in rats administered Isopropanol in their drinking water for 27 weeks.  In several long-term, limited studies mice were exposed to Isopropanol by skin application, inhalation and injection.  No increase in lung tumors was reported in the mice.  No birth defects were reported in rats administered Isopropanol in their drinking water, even at levels which produced adverse effects on the offspring.  Non-carcinogen.

METHANOL

Possible reproductive hazard from prolonged exposure.  May cause blindness if swallowed.  Can cause central nervous system depression.  Signs and symptoms may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and drowsiness.  Methanol has not been listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA  as a carcinogen.

FORMALDEHYDE

In addition to the irritation effect to the eyes, nasal passages, respiratory tract and skin, formaldehyde solutions can produce allergic skin reactions.  Numerous publications in the scientific literature confirm the irritating properties of acute and short-term exposure to formaldehyde in humans and animals and discuss toxic effects which are probably related to the irritants properties of this chemical.

Formaldehyde is listed as a substance that “may reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogenic” by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) in their Fifth Annual Report on Carcinogens, is classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC Monographs, Vol. 29) and is regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen (29 CFR 1910.1048).  The NTP and IARC listings were based, in part, on their determination that there is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of formaldehyde in humans.  However, the largest study (with a study population greater that the total of all other studies - more than 25,000 workers) found little evidence that mortality from cancer is associated with formaldehyde exposure at levels experienced by workers in the study.  The NTP and IARC also considered that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of formaldehyde in experimental animals on the basis of studies in which nasal tumors were formed in rats and mice following chronic exposure to formaldehyde.  Formaldehyde produced genetic changes in a variety of standard tests.

“Pure” formaldehyde has an oral (rat) LD50 toxicity level of 100 mg/kg.  The dermal LD50 in rabbits is 270 mg/kg, and LC50 following a 4 hour inhalation exposure to rats is 250-478 ppm.  Exposure to formaldehyde vapor at concentrations in excess of 1 ppm may cause significant irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract.  The irritation threshold appears to be 0.3 ppm.  No pulmonary sensitization has been demonstrated in laboratory studies.  Formaldehyde solutions can cause severe eye and moderate skin irritation.  Repeated skin exposure to solutions of 2% or more formaldehyde has caused allergic skin reactions.  Formaldehyde was found to be weakly active in a number of in vitro genotoxicity test, but inactive in vivo.  Formaldehyde did not cause birth defects in rats inhaling concentrations up to 10 ppm.  Lifetime inhalation of formaldehyde vapor at concentrations above 5 ppm for 6 hours per day, caused nasal tumors in laboratory animals.  Many epidemiology studies have failed to link cancer in humans with occupational exposure to formaldehyde.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  May 23, 2006

SUPERSEDES: November 22, 2005