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                   RAPID PATCH / RAPID PATCH, VR
National Stock Number                    5610PRAPID
CAGE Code                                3R363
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              185696
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        W.R. BONSAL COMPANY
P.O. Box                                 241148
City                                     CHARLOTTE
State                                    NC
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 28224
Emergency Phone                          800 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone                        704 525-1621

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01MAY96
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                          LIGHT, GRAY / TAN POWDER
Boiling Point                            NA
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           NA
Vapor Density                            NA
Specific Gravity                         3.1
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         NA
Solubility in Water                      SLIGHT
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NA
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       S


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    NA
Upper Explosion Limit                    NA
Extinguishing Media                      NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WATER CAUSES PRODUCT TO SET HARD
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NA
Materials to Avoid                       HIGHLY ALKALINE, STRONG ACIDS, EVOLVE TOXIC GASES/VAPORS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NA
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       [EYES] IRRITANT [SKIN] IRRITATION [INHAL] PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND SILICOSIS [INGEST] NR
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NR
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYES] IRRITANT [SKIN] IRRITATION [INHAL] PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND SILICOSIS [INGEST] NR
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] DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ABSORB WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Neutralizing Agent                       R
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGS
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE IN MANNER TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER TO PRESERVE PRODUCT
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST SILICA AND NUISANCE DUSTS
Ventilation                              YES
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER
Eye Protection                           CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               RUBBER BOOTS, ARM SLEEVES AND APRONS WHEN NECESSARY
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             NONE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, SKIN, EYE


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       50
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          PORTLAND CEMENT (<15%)
CAS Number                               65997151
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  15
OSHA PEL                                 15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG/M3
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          CALCIUM ALUMINATE (<35%)
CAS Number                               65997162
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  35
OSHA PEL                                 15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG/M3
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          SILICA SAND (<60%)
CAS Number                               14808607
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  60
OSHA PEL                                 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                0.1 MG/M3
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          PROPRIETARY ADDITIVES (<6%)
CAS Number                               1002
Proprietary                              YES
Percent                                  6
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3