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                   NORCAST A-4000 PART A
National Stock Number                    8040010274900
CAGE Code                                RHCAR
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              129941
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        R.H. CARLSON COMPANY, INC 
P.O. Box                                 NK
Street                                   41 CHESTNUT STREET
City                                     GREENWICH
State                                    CT
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 06830
Emergency Phone                          (203) 531-5500
Information Phone                        (203) 531-5500

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       NK
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               0000000
Date of Technical Review                 22NOV89
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             GSA

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BHFCL


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NK
Specification Type/Grade/Class           NK
NRC License Number                       NK
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NK
Appearance/Odor                          ESSENTIALLY COLORLESS LIQUID, AROMATIC ODOR
Boiling Point                            230-231F
Melting Point                            NK
Vapor Pressure                           22
Vapor Density                            3.2
Specific Gravity                         .98
Decomposition Temperature                NK
Evaporation Rate                         2
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              45
Chemical pH                              NK
Corrosion Rate                           NK
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              41
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    7.0
Upper Explosion Limit                    1.2
Extinguishing Media                      WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM DRY CHEMICALS
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         DO NOT USE WATER]
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           VAPOR FORMS EXPLOSIVE LIMIT WITH AIR BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMITS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NK
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO2, SiO2
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NK
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NK


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       NK
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NK
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NK
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NK
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NK
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION SKIN: MAY CAUSE DRYING INHALATION: CAN CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, AND ANESTHESIA 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NK
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER, APPLY SKIN CREAM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CALL PHYSICIAN. RESUSCITATION IF NECESSARYINGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, CALL PHYSICIAN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       EXTINGUISH ALL IGNITION SOURCES AT ONCE. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A METAL CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       NK
Waste Disposal Method                    INCINERATE UNDER SAFE CONDITIONS, OR DISPOSE OF INLEACH PROOF LANDFILL 
Handling and Storage Precautions         CTICE REASONABLE CARE AND CLEANLINESS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.STORE IN A COOL PLACE BELOW 30C/85F. AV
Other Precautions                        AVOID CONTAMINATION OF SKIN. WASH OFF WITH SOAP AND WATER. AVOID EXCESSIVE INHALATION 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS ABOVE TLV 
Ventilation                              EXPLOSION PROOF MECHANICAL (GENERAL) TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves                        RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment               EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygenic Practices                   NK
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NK
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       6
Unit of Measure                          OZF


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          TOLUENE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               108883
NIOSH Number                             XS5250000
Proprietary                              YES
Percent                                  45
OSHA PEL                                 200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                50 PPM; 9293
Recommended Limit                        NK
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          NORCAST A-4000 PART A IS A HAZARDOUS ARTICLE (FLAMMABLE) THIS IS A PROPRIETARY ITEM
NIOSH Number                             NK
Proprietary                              YES
Percent                                  NK
OSHA PEL                                 NK
ACGIH TLV                                NK
Recommended Limit                        NK