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                   NORSIL RTV 138
National Stock Number                    8040001182695
CAGE Code                                33530
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              91628
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        R.H.CARLSON COMPANY,INC 
Street                                   41-CHESTNUT STREET
City                                     GREENWICH
State                                    CT
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 06830
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        203-531-5500

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       W.J. BUCHLER
Street                                   41-CHESTNUT STREET
City                                     GREENWICH
State                                    CT
Zip Code                                 06830
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               13FEB92
Date of Technical Review                 19NOV92
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             GSA

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BPRCH


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-A-46146
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE 1
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N/-K
NRC License Number                       N/K
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/K
Appearance/Odor                          MILKY-WHITE OR CLEAR PASTE WITH SLIGHT ODOR 
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density                            >1 (AIR=1)
Specific Gravity                         1.05
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         LESS THAN 1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      N/K
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         PREVENT HUMAN EXPOSURE TO FIRE/SMOKE/FUMES/PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION. FIREFIGHTER WEAR FULL-FACE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE *
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           N/K *CLOTHING. USE STANDARD FIREFIGHTING TECHNIQUES 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXPOSURE TO OXIDIZING MATERIAL UNTIL READY FOR USE 
Materials to Avoid                       OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION, REACTS WITH ACIDS AND WATER, LIBERATING ACETONE 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SILICONE DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, ACETONE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/K
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


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       WARNING] MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING, DIRECT CONTACT WITH UNCURED PRODUCT OR ITS VAPORS MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION. INHALATION OF THE VAPORS MAY PRODUCE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION OF THE MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE ABDOMINAL PAIN AND DIARRHEA 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N/K
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N/K
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N/K
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/K
Symptoms of Overexposure                 N/K
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     N/K
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INGEST: DONT INDUCE VOMIT. IF VOMIT OCCURS, GIVE MORE FLUID. PHYSICIAN DETERMINE IF CONDITION OF PATIENT PERMITS EVACUATION OF STOMACH/INDUCTION OF VOMIT. DONT GIVE FLUID TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHES/SHOES. MED ATTEN IF IRRITATE OCCURS. EYE: IMMED FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN/HOLD LIDS OPEN. DONT ATTEMPT NEUTRALIZE CHEMICAL. GET MED AID IMMED. INHALE: MOVE **


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SOAK UP LIQUID W/SUITABLE ABSORBENT: SAWDUST/CLAY/OIL ABSORBER. SWEEP UP ABSORBED MATERIAL/PLACE IN CHEMICAL WASTE DRUM FOR DISPOSAL. WASH AREA W/DETERGENT/WATER. FLUSH W/WATER. LARGE: DIKE/PUMP INTO DRUM FOR SALVAGE/DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/K
Waste Disposal Method                    MATERIAL THAT CANNOT BE USED SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN EPA AUTHORIZED FACILITY. DISPOSE OF CONTAINERS ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE REGULATIONS UNDER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT 
Handling and Storage Precautions         ID CONTACT WITH SKIN/EYES, USE ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. STORE IN COOL/DRY PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/FLAME. CO
Other Precautions                        CONTACT LENS WEARERS TAKE PRECAUTIONS. PRODUCT EVOLVES SLIGHT AMOUNTS OF ACETONE WHEN EXPOSED TO WATER/HUMID AIR. OBSERVE LIMITS FOR ACETONE FORMED ON EXPOSURE TO WATER/HUMID AIR OSHA/ACGIH TLV 750 PPM 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   HANDLE MATERIAL IN OPEN/WELL VENTILATED AREA. WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION NOT AVAILABLE, USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATORS. WHERE EXPOSURE NECCESITATES; HIGHER LEVEL PROTECTION POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY RESPIRATOR RECOMMENDED 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST IS REQUIRED AND GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS SUGGESTED IN A CLOSED AREA 
Protective Gloves                        PLASTIC FILM/RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               PROTECTIVE APRON OR COVERALL 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH OR DISCARD CLOTHING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          **FROM AREA. GET MED AID IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. OXYGEN ON PHYSICIAN'S ADVICE. IF NOT BREATHING, ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERRABLY MOUTH TO MOUTH 
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                       2.8
Unit of Measure                          OZF


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         .3672
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         44.0048


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          ACETONITRILE
CAS Number                               75058
Percent                                  100%
OSHA PEL                                 40 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                80 PPM