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                   XL-8 ALL PURPOSE CEMENT
National Stock Number                    8040000660694
CAGE Code                                25595
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              184551
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        R-H PRODUCTS CO., INC 
P.O. Box                                 2301
Street                                   308 OLD HIGH STREET
City                                     ACTION,
State                                    MA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 01720
Emergency Phone                          508-897-8000
Information Phone                        508-897-8000

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   308 OLD HIGH ST
City                                     ACTON
State                                    MA
Zip Code                                 01720
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               04MAR98
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          OFF WHITE TO CREAM COLOR,SOLVENT ODOR
Boiling Point                            132 DEG F
Melting Point                            N/D
Vapor Pressure                           180 MM
Vapor Density                            HEAVIER
Specific Gravity                         .87
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         SLOWER
Solubility in Water                      INSOLUBILE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NR
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 Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    1%
Upper Explosion Limit                    12%
Extinguishing Media                      CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, AND FOAM
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. OVERHEADED, CLOSED CONTAINER NEAR FIRE COULD EXPLODE DUE TO PRESSURE BUILDUP 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            N/A
Materials to Avoid                       OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, ALKALIES AND NITRATES
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO2, HC1, CO WHEN SUBJECT TO FLAME OR EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/R


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       EYES- LIQUID MILDLY IRRITATING. OVEREXPOSURE MAY ALSO CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN- CAN CAUSE DEFATTING AND POSSIBLE DERMATITUS, BREATHING- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. OVEREXPOSURE COULD RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION, NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE, LIVER DAM 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NA
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NA
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NA
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NR
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES- REDNESS, TEARING AND SWELLING, SKIN- DRYNESS OF SKIN INCLUDING CRACKING. BREATHING- OVEREXPOSURE INCLUDES DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND LIGHT HEADNESS. SWALLOWING- NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND DIARRHEA 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       EXTINGUIGH ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION IN AREA. COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DESPOSAL OR SALVAGE 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND SPARKS. USE AND STORE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT VAPOR BUILDUP. VAPOR RELEASE BY PRODUCT CAN EASILY I 
Other Precautions                        AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH APPROVED REG IF LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED 
Ventilation                              LOCAL OR MECHANICAL TO MAINTAIN LOW LEVELS
Protective Gloves                        IMPREVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               WORK APRON TO AVOID CONTACT WITH PERSONAL CLOTHING AND SKIN 
Work Hygenic Practices                   KEEP AREA CLEAN, WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER WORKING WITH PRDUCT 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          N/R
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


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


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         5.4
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         647.1297


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          TOLUENE
CAS Number                               108883
Percent                                  33
OSHA PEL                                 100 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                100 PPM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          ETHYL ACETATE
CAS Number                               141786
Percent                                  8
OSHA PEL                                 400 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                400 PPM
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          ACETONE
CAS Number                               67641
Percent                                  6
OSHA PEL                                 750 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                750 PPM
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          HEPTANE
CAS Number                               142825
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  35
OSHA PEL                                 400 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                400 PPM