0890 100 015 - WURTH RUBBER GLUE

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date: 8-Sep-2008

NC317ECP

CHEMWATCH 42219

Version No:5

Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

0890 100 015 - WURTH RUBBER GLUE

PROPER SHIPPING NAME

ADHESIVES

PRODUCT USE

The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in
increased exposure and an irritating atmosphere developing. Before starting consider
control of exposure by mechanical ventilation. Adhesive.

SUPPLIER

Company: Wurth Pty Ltd                
Address:                              
4 Redwood Drive (abn 48 002 487 096)  
Dingley                               
VIC, 3172                             
AUS                                   
Telephone: +61 3 9552 9552            
Telephone: 1800 331 603               
Emergency Tel: 1300 657 765           
Fax: +61 3 9551 2994                  
                                      

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC,
and the ADG Code.

POISONS SCHEDULE

None

 

RISK SAFETY
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
Irritating to eyes and skin. Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Use only in well ventilated areas.
Toxic to aquatic organisms may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Keep container in a well ventilated place.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use water and detergent.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Keep container tightly closed.
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
Keep away from food drink and animal feeding stuffs.
In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show this container or label).
Use appropriate container to avoid environment contamination.
Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ safety data sheets.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

 

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NAME CAS RN %
toluene 108-88-3 12.5-19
ethyl acetate 141-78-6 1-19
methyl acetate 79-20-9 1-19
zinc oxide 1314-13-2 <2.5

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

· If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
· If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open
airway and prevent aspiration.
· Observe the patient carefully.
· Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
· Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can comfortably drink.
· Seek medical advice.

EYE

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
· Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
· If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

SKIN

If skin contact occurs:
· Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
· Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

INHALED

· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
· Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
· Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating
first aid procedures.
· Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device,
or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
· Transport to hospital, or doctor.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN

Any material aspirated during vomiting may produce lung injury. Therefore emesis should not be 
induced mechanically or pharmacologically. Mechanical means should be used if it is considered 
necessary to evacuate the stomach contents; these include gastric lavage after endotracheal 
intubation. If spontaneous vomiting has occurred after ingestion, the patient should be monitored 
for difficult breathing, as adverse effects of aspiration into the lungs may be delayed up to 48 
hours.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

· Alcohol stable foam.
· Dry chemical powder.
· BCF (where regulations permit).
· Carbon dioxide.
· Water spray or fog - Large fires only.

FIRE FIGHTING

·  Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
·  May be violently or explosively reactive.
·  Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
·  Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
·  Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
·  Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
·  If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
·  Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the fire and cool adjacent area.
·  Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
·  Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
·  Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
·  If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by  500  metres in all directions.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

· Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
· Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame and/or oxidisers.
· Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
· Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
· On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2),  other pyrolysis products typical of
burning organic material.

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

· Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.

HAZCHEM: 3[Y]E

Personal Protective Equipment

Chemical splash suit.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

MINOR SPILLS

· Remove all ignition sources.
· Clean up all spills immediately.
· Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
· Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
· Contain and absorb small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent material.
· Wipe up.
· Collect residues in a flammable waste container.

MAJOR SPILLS

· Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· May be violently or explosively reactive.
· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
· Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
· No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
· Increase ventilation.
· Stop leak if safe to do so.
· Water spray or fog may be used to disperse /absorb vapour.
· Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
· Use only spark-free shovels and explosion proof equipment.
· Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
· Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
· Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
· Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
· If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)

The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
    for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing

  life-threatening health effects is:
    toluene  1000ppm

  irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
    protective action is:
    toluene  300ppm

  other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
    toluene  50ppm

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
  Very Toxic (T+)  >= 0.1%          Toxic (T)       >= 3.0%
  R50              >= 0.25%         Corrosive (C)   >= 5.0%
  R51              >= 2.5%
else               >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture

 

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING

· DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
· Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
· Use in a well-ventilated area.
· Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
· DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
· Avoid smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
· When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
· Vapour may ignite on pumping or pouring due to static electricity.
· DO NOT use plastic buckets.
· Earth and secure metal containers when dispensing or pouring product.
· Use spark-free tools when handling.
· Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Avoid physical damage to containers.
· Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
· Work clothes should be laundered separately.
· Use good occupational work practice.
· Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
· Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions.

SUITABLE CONTAINER

· Packing as supplied by manufacturer.
· Plastic containers may only be used if approved for flammable liquid.
· Check that containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
· For low viscosity materials (i) : Drums and jerry cans must be of the non-removable head type. (ii) : Where a can
is to be used as an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure.
· For materials with a viscosity of at least 2680 cSt. (23 deg. C)
· For manufactured product having a viscosity of at least 250 cSt. (23 deg. C)
· Manufactured product that requires stirring before use and having a viscosity of at least 20 cSt (25 deg. C)
(i) : Removable head packaging;
(ii) : Cans with friction closures and
(iii) : low pressure tubes and cartridges may be used.
· Where combination packages are used, and the inner packages are of glass, there must be sufficient inert
cushioning material in contact with inner and outer packages
· In addition, where inner packagings are glass and contain liquids of packing group I there must be sufficient
inert absorbent to absorb any spillage, unless the outer packaging is a close fitting moulded plastic box and the
substances are not incompatible with the plastic.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

· Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids.
· Strong oxidising acids may cause a vigorous reaction with esters that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the
reaction products.
· Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions.
· Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
· Esters may be incompatible with aliphatic amines and nitrates.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

· Store in original containers in approved flame-proof area.
· No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
· DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Store away from incompatible materials in a cool, dry well ventilated area.
· Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
· Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

SourceMaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
________________________________________________________________
Australia Exposure Standardstoluene (Toluene)50191150574
Australia Exposure Standardsethyl acetate (Ethyl acetate)2007204001440
Australia Exposure Standardsmethyl acetate (Methyl acetate)200606250757
Australia Exposure Standardszinc oxide (Zinc oxide (dust) (a))10
Australia Exposure Standardszinc oxide (Zinc oxide (fume))510
ENDOELTABLE

 

EMERGENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS

Material Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3) Revised IDLH Value (ppm)
toluene 500
ethyl acetate 2,000 [LEL]
methyl acetate 3,100 [LEL]
zinc oxide 500
NOTES Values marked LEL indicate that the IDLH was based on 10% of the lower explosive limit for safety considerations even though the relevant toxicological data indicated that irreversible health effects or impairment of escape existed only at higher concentrations.

 

MATERIAL DATA

Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

INGREDIENT DATA

METHYL ACETATE:
ZINC OXIDE:
   Sensory irritants are chemicals that produce temporary and undesirable side-effects on 
the eyes, nose or throat. Historically occupational exposure standards for these 
irritants have been based on observation of workers' responses to various airborne 
concentrations. Present day expectations require that nearly every individual should be 
protected against even minor sensory irritation and exposure standards are established 
using uncertainty factors or safety factors of 5 to 10 or more. On occasion animal no-
observable-effect-levels (NOEL) are used to determine these limits where human results 
are unavailable. An additional approach, typically used by the TLV committee (USA) in 
determining respiratory standards for this group of chemicals, has been to assign ceiling 
values (TLV C) to rapidly acting irritants and to assign short-term exposure limits (TLV 
STELs) when the weight of evidence from irritation, bioaccumulation and other endpoints 
combine to warrant such a limit. In contrast the MAK Commission (Germany) uses a five-
category system based on intensive odour, local irritation, and elimination half-life. 
However this system is being replaced to be consistent with the European Union (EU) 
Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL); this is more closely 
allied to that of the USA.
   OSHA (USA) concluded that exposure to sensory irritants can:
   · cause inflammation
   · cause increased susceptibility to other irritants and infectious agents
   · lead to permanent injury or dysfunction
   · permit greater absorption of hazardous substances and
   · acclimate the worker to the irritant warning properties of these substances thus 
increasing the risk of overexposure.

TOLUENE:
   Odour Threshold Value: 0.16-6.7 (detection), 1.9-69 (recognition)
   NOTE: Detector tubes measuring in excess of 5 ppm, are available.
   High concentrations of toluene in the air produce depression of the
   central nervous system (CNS) in humans. Intentional toluene exposure
   (glue-sniffing) at maternally-intoxicating concentration has also produced
   birth defects. Foetotoxicity appears at levels associated with CNS
   narcosis and probably occurs only in those with chronic toluene-induced
   kidney failure. Exposure at or below the recommended TLV-TWA is thought
   to prevent transient headache and irritation, to provide a measure of
   safety for possible disturbances to human reproduction, the prevention of
   reductions in cognitive responses reported amongst humans inhaling
   greater than 40 ppm, and the significant risks of hepatotoxic, behavioural
   and nervous system effects (including impaired reaction time and
   incoordination). Although toluene/ethanol interactions are well
   recognised, the degree of protection afforded by the TLV-TWA among
   drinkers is not known.

ETHYL ACETATE:
   
   Odour Threshold Value: 6.4-50 ppm (detection), 13.3-75 ppm (recognition)
   The TLV-TWA provides a significant margin of safety from the standpoint of
   adverse health effects. Unacclimated subjects found the odour
   objectionably strong at 200 ppm. Mild nose, eye and throat irritation was
   experienced at 400 ppm. Workers exposed regularly at concentrations
   ranging from 375 ppm to 1500 ppm for several months showed no unusual
   signs or symptoms.

METHYL ACETATE:
   
   Odour Threshold Value: 182 ppm (detection), 297 ppm (recognition)
   Methyl acetate is metabolised to methanol in  manner proportional to the exposure 
level and the TLV-TWA is analagous to that proposed for methanol. The TLV-TWA is thought 
to be protective against narcosis, eye and skin irritation and pulmonary irritation.

ZINC OXIDE:
   It is the goal of the ACGIH (and other Agencies) to recommend TLVs (or their 
equivalent) for all substances for which there is evidence of health effects at airborne 
concentrations encountered in the workplace.
   At this time no TLV has been established, even though this material may produce 
adverse health effects (as evidenced in animal experiments or clinical experience). 
Airborne concentrations must be maintained as low as is practically possible and 
occupational exposure must be kept to a minimum.
   NOTE: The ACGIH occupational exposure standard for Particles Not Otherwise Specified 
(P.N.O.S) does NOT apply.
   The concentration of respirable dust for application of this limit is to be determined 
from the fraction that penetrates a separator whose size collection efficiency is 
described by a cumulative lognormal function with a median aerodynamic diameter of 4.0 µm 
(+-) 0.3 µm and with a geometric standard deviation of 1.5 µm (+-) 0.1 µm, i.e..generally 
less than 5 µm.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE

· Safety glasses with side shields.
· Chemical goggles.
· Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and 
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or 
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a 
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account 
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal 
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, 
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens 
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be 
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC 
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].

HANDS/FEET

· Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
· Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as:
· frequency and duration of contact,
· chemical resistance of glove material,
· glove thickness and
· dexterity,
are important in the selection of gloves.

OTHER

· Overalls.
· PVC Apron.
· PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
· Eyewash unit.
· Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
· Some plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, aprons, overshoes) are 
not recommended as they may produce static electricity.

RESPIRATOR

Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of breathing 
zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant. Protection Factors (defined 
as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the mask) may also be important.

Breathing Zone Level ppm (volume) Maximum Protection Factor Half-face Respirator Full-Face Respirator
1000 10 AX-AUS -
1000 50 - AX-AUS
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - AX-2
10000 100 - AX-3
100+ Airline**
* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand. The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

For flammable liquids and flammable gases, local exhaust ventilation or a process 
enclosure ventilation system may be required. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-
resistant.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE

Highly flammable yellow liquid with a characteristic odour; does not mix with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.

 

Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (ºC): 57
Melting Range (ºC): Not Available Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.89
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not Applicable
pH (1% solution): Not Applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): 24.5 @ 20C
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1 Flash Point (ºC): -25
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 1.0 Upper Explosive Limit (%): 16.0
Autoignition Temp (ºC): 455 Decomposition Temp (ºC): Not Available
State: Liquid Viscosity: 69 s cSt@ 20ºC

Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

· Presence of incompatible materials.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

Swallowing of the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis;
serious consequences may result. (ICSC13733).

EYE

This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.

SKIN

The material may cause moderate inflammation of the skin either following direct contact or after 
a delay of some time. Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is characterised by 
redness, swelling and blistering.
Toxic effects may result from skin absorption.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.

INHALED

Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by sleepiness, 
reduced alertness, loss of reflexes, lack of co-ordination, and vertigo.
Inhalation of high concentrations of gas/vapour causes lung irritation with coughing and nausea, 
central nervous depression with headache and dizziness, slowing of reflexes, fatigue and inco-
ordination.

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
This material can cause serious damage if one is exposed to it for long periods. It can be assumed 
that it contains a substance which can produce severe defects. This has been demonstrated via both 
short- and long-term experimentation.
Based on experience with animal studies, exposure to the material may result in toxic effects to 
the development of the foetus, at levels which do not cause significant toxic effects to the 
mother.

TOXICITY AND IRRITATION

Not available. Refer to individual constituents.

TOLUENE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.

TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):20 mg/24h- Moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: 636 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):500 mg - Moderate
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 100 ppm Eye (rabbit):0.87 mg - Mild
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 200 ppm Eye (rabbit): 2mg/24h - SEVERE
Inhalation (rat) LC50: >26700 ppm/1h Eye (rabbit):100 mg/30sec - Mild
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 12124 mg/kg
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin. ETHYL ACETATE: unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 5620 mg/kg Eye (human): 400 ppm
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 1600 ppm/8h
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 400 ppm
Inhalation (Human) TCLo: 400 ppm/4h
Oral (Mouse) LD50: 4100 mg/kg
Intraperitoneal (Mouse) LD50: 709 mg/kg
Oral (Rabbit) LD50: 4935 mg/kg
Oral (Guinea) pig: LD50 5500 mg/kg
METHYL ACETATE: unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 15000 mg/m³ Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24h - Mild
Inhalation (rat) LCLo: 32000 ppm/4h Skin (rabbit): 20 mg/24h - Mild
Eye (rabbit):100 mg/24h- Moderate
The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis. The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin. ZINC OXIDE: unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 500 mg/kg Skin : Mild
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 600 mg/m³ Eye : Mild
Oral (mouse) LD50: 7950 mg/kg
Oral (Rat) LD50: >8437 mg/kg
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.

 

MATERIAL CARCINOGEN REPROTOXIN SENSITISER SKIN
_______________ ____________ __________ __________ __________
toluene IARC:3 ILOEl
CARCINOGEN IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens: toluene Category: The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3: NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing. REPROTOXIN ILOEl: ILO Chemicals in the electronics industry that have toxic effects on reproduction: toluene

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Marine Pollutant:  Not Determined

DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
WGK: Classification in accordance with German Water Resources Act.
Water hazard class 2 (self-assessment): hazardous to water.
[Wurth]
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:

TOLUENE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant:                                              Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l):                                             7.3- 22.8
BCF<100:                                                              13.2 (EELS
log Kow (Sangster 1997):                                              2.73
log Pow (Verschueren 1983):                                           2.69
BOD5:                                                                 5%
COD:                                                                  21%
ThOD:                                                                 3.13
Half- life Soil - High (hours):                                       528
Half- life Soil - Low (hours):                                        96
Half- life Air - High (hours):                                        104
Half- life Air - Low (hours):                                         10
Half- life Surface water - High (hours):                              528
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours):                               96
Half- life Ground water - High (hours):                               672
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours):                                168
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours):                      528
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours):                       96
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours):                    5040
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours):                     1344
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours):  75%
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano- m):                 268
Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano- m):                  253.5
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours):                       1284
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours):                        321
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours):                         104
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours):                          10

The lower molecular weight hydrocarbons are expected to form a "slick" on the surface of 
waters after release in calm sea conditions. This is expected to evaporate and enter the 
atmosphere where it will be degraded through reaction with hydroxy radicals.

Some of the material will become associated with benthic sediments, and it is likely to 
be spread over a fairly wide area of sea floor. Marine sediments may be either aerobic or 
anaerobic. The material, in probability, is biodegradable, under aerobic conditions 
(isomerised olefins and alkenes show variable results). Evidence also suggests that the 
hydrocarbons may be degradable under anaerobic conditions although such degradation in 
benthic sediments may be a relatively slow process.

Under aerobic conditions the material will degrade to water and carbon dioxide, while 
under anaerobic processes it will produce water, methane and carbon dioxide.

Based on test results, as well as theoretical considerations, the potential for 
bioaccumulation may be high. Toxic effects are often observed in species such as blue 
mussel, daphnia, freshwater green algae, marine copepods and amphipods.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
log Kow: 2.1-3
log Koc: 1.12-2.85
Koc: 37-250
log Kom: 1.39-2.89
Half-life (hr) air: 2.4-104
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 5.55-528
Half-life (hr) H2O ground: 168-2628
Half-life (hr) soil: <48-240
Henry's Pa m³ /mol: 518-694
Henry's atm m³ /mol: 5.94E-03
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.86-2.12,5%
COD: 0.7-2.52,21-27%
ThOD: 3.13
BCF: 1.67-380
Log BCF: 0.22-3.28

ETHYL ACETATE:
log Pow (Verschueren 1983):                                           0.66/0.73
ThOD:                                                                 50.4
log Pow (Verschueren 1983):                                           0.66/0.73
BOD5:                                                                 15%
COD:                                                                  1.54 (83%)
ThOD:                                                                 1.82
Half- life Soil - High (hours):                                       168
Half- life Soil - Low (hours):                                        24
Half- life Air - High (hours):                                        353
Half- life Air - Low (hours):                                         35.3
Half- life Surface water - High (hours):                              168
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours):                               24
Half- life Ground water - High (hours):                               336
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours):                                48
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours):                      168
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours):                       24
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours):                    672
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours):                     96
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours):  96%
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - Low (hours):   99.90%
Photooxidation half- life water - High (hours):                       9.60E+05
Photooxidation half- life water - Low (hours):                        24090
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours):                         353
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours):                          35.3
First order hydrolysis half- life (hours):                            1.77E+04
Acid rate constant [M(H+)- HR]- 1:                                    3.05E- 08
Base rate constant [MOH)- HR]- 1:                                     2.99E- 05

DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
log Kow: 0.66-0.73
Half-life (hr) air: 200
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 10
Henry's atm m³ /mol: 1.20E-04
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.1-1.24,16-36%
COD: 1.54,83%
ThOD: 1.82

METHYL ACETATE:
log Kow (Sangster 1997):     0.18
log Pow (Verschueren 1983):  0.18

DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Koc: 4.8-29.8
Half-life (hr) air: 24-2256
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 9.1
Henry's atm m³ /mol: 1.15E-04
BOD 5 if unstated: 26%
BCF: 0.57-0.81
Toxicity Fish: LD50(48)200mg/L
Degradation Biological:  by soil microflora 8 days

ZINC OXIDE:
Marine Pollutant:  Not Determined

Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal areas below 
the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing 
of equipment wash-waters.
Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at approved waste 
sites.
Zinc is capable of forming complexes with a variety of organic and inorganic groups 
(ligands). Biological activity can affect the mobility of zinc in the aquatic environment,
although the biota contains relatively little zinc compared to the sediments. Zinc 
bioconcentrates moderately in aquatic organisms; bioconcentration is higher in 
crustaceans and bivalve species than in fish. Zinc does not concentrate appreciably in 
plants, and it does not biomagnify significantly through terrestrial food chains.
However biomagnification may be of concern if concentration of zinc exceeds 1632 ppm in 
the top 12 inches of soil.
Zinc can persist in water indefinitely and can be toxic to aquatic life. The threshold 
concentration for fish is 0.1 ppm. Zinc may be concentrated in the aquatic food chain; it 
is concentrated over 200,000 times in oysters. Copper is synergistic but calcium is 
antagonistic to zinc toxicity in fish. Zinc can accumulate in freshwater animals at 5 -1,
130 times the concentration present in the water . Furthermore, although zinc actively 
bioaccumulates in aquatic systems, biota appears to represent a relatively minor sink 
compared to sediments. Steady-state zinc bioconcentration factors (BCFs) for 12 aquatic 
species range from 4 to 24,000 . Crustaceans and fish can accumulate zinc from both water 
and food. A BCF of 1,000 was reported for both aquatic plants and fish, and a value of 10,
000 was reported for aquatic invertebrates. The order of enrichment of zinc in different 
aquatic organisms was as follows (zinc concentrations in µg/g dry weight appear in 
parentheses): fish (25), shrimp (50), mussel (60), periphyton (260), zooplankton (330), 
and oyster (3,300). The high enrichment in oysters may be due to their ingestion of 
particulate matter containing higher concentrations of zinc than ambient water. Other 
investigators have also indicated that organisms associated with sediments have higher 
zinc concentrations than organisms living in the aqueous layer . With respect to 
bioconcentration from soil by terrestrial plants, invertebrates, and mammals, BCFs of 0.4,
8, and 0.6, respectively, have been reported. The concentration of zinc in plants depends 
on the plant species, soil pH, and the composition of the soil.
Plant species do not concentrate zinc above the levels present in soil.
In some fish, it has been observed that the level of zinc found in their bodies did not 
directly relate to the exposure concentrations. Bioaccumulation of zinc in fish is 
inversely related to the aqueous exposure. This evidence suggests that fish placed in 
environments with lower zinc concentrations can sequester zinc in their bodies.
The concentration of zinc in drinking water may increase as a result of the distribution 
system and household plumbing. Common piping materials used in distribution systems often 
contain zinc, as well as other metals and alloys. Trace metals may enter the water 
through corrosion products or simply by the dissolution of small amounts of metals with 
which the water comes in contact. Reactions with materials of the distribution system, 
particularly in soft low-pH waters, very often have produced concentrations of zinc in 
tap water much greater than those in the raw or treated waters at the plant of origin. 
Zinc gives water a metallic taste at low levels.Overexposures to zinc also have been 
associated with toxic effects. Ingestion of zinc or zinc-containing compounds has 
resulted in a variety of systemic effects in the gastrointestinal and hematological 
systems and alterations in the blood lipid profile in humans and animals. In addition, 
lesions have been observed in the liver, pancreas, and kidneys of animals.
Environmental toxicity of zinc in water is dependent upon the concentration of other 
minerals and the pH of the solution, which affect the ligands that associate with zinc.
Zinc occurs in the environment mainly in the +2 oxidation state. Sorption is the dominant 
reaction, resulting in the enrichment of zinc in suspended and bed sediments. Zinc in 
aerobic waters is partitioned into sediments through sorption onto hydrous iron and 
manganese oxides, clay minerals, and organic material. The efficiency of these materials 
in removing zinc from solution varies according to their concentrations, pH, redox 
potential (Eh), salinity, nature and concentrations of complexing ligands, cation 
exchange capacity, and the concentration of zinc. Precipitation of soluble zinc compounds 
appears to be significant only under reducing conditions in highly polluted water. 
Generally, at lower pH values, zinc remains as the free ion. The free ion (Zn+2) tends to 
be adsorbed and transported by suspended solids in unpolluted waters.
Zinc is an essential nutrient that is present in all organisms. Although biota appears to 
be a minor reservoir of zinc relative to soils and sediments, microbial decomposition of 
biota in water can produce ligands, such as humic acids, that can affect the mobility of 
zinc in the aquatic environment through zinc precipitation and adsorption.
The relative mobility of zinc in soil is determined by the same factors that affect  its 
transport in aquatic systems (i.e., solubility of the compound, pH, and salinity)
The redox status of the soil may shift zinc partitioning. Reductive dissolution of iron 
and manganese (hydr)oxides under suboxic conditions release zinc into the aqueous phase; 
the persistence of suboxic conditions may then lead to a repartitioning of zinc into 
sulfide and carbonate solids. The mobility of zinc in soil depends on the solubility of 
the speciated forms of the element and on soil properties such as cation exchange 
capacity, pH, redox potential, and chemical species present in soil; under anaerobic 
conditions, zinc sulfide is the controlling species.
Since zinc sulfide is insoluble, the mobility of zinc in anaerobic soil is low. In a 
study of the effect of pH on zinc solubility. When the pH is <7, an inverse relationship 
exists between the pH and the amount of zinc in solution. As negative charges on soil 
surfaces increase with increasing pH, additional sites for zinc adsorption are activated 
and the amount of zinc in solution decreases. The active zinc species in the adsorbed 
state is the singly charged zinc hydroxide species (i.e., Zn[OH]+). Other investigators 
have also shown that the mobility of zinc in soil increases at lower soil pH under 
oxidizing conditions and at a lower cation exchange capacity of soil. On the other hand, 
the amount of zinc in solution generally increases when the pH is >7 in soils high in 
organic matter. This is a result of the release of organically complexed zinc, reduced 
zinc adsorption at higher pH, or an increase in the concentration of chelating agents in 
soil . For calcareous soils, the relationship between zinc solubility and pH is 
nonlinear. At a high pH, zinc in solution is precipitated as Zn(OH)2, zinc carbonate 
(ZnCO3), or calcium zincate. Clay and metal oxides are capable of sorbing zinc and tend 
to retard its mobility in soil. Zinc was more mobile at pH 4 than at pH 6.5 as a 
consequence of sorption
Zinc concentrations in the air are relatively low, except near industrial sources such as 
smelters. No estimate for the atmospheric lifetime of zinc is available at this time, but 
the fact that zinc is transported long distances in air indicates that its lifetime in 
air is at least on the order of days. There are few data regarding the speciation of zinc 
released to the atmosphere. Zinc is removed from the air by dry and wet deposition, but 
zinc particles with small diameters and low densities suspended in the atmosphere travel 
long distances from emission sources.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

· Recycle wherever possible.
· Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste
management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be
identified.
· Dispose of by: Burial in a licenced land-fill or Incineration in a licenced apparatus
(after admixture with suitable combustible material).
· Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are
cleaned and destroyed.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Labels Required: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
HAZCHEM: 3[Y]E

UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 3 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1133 Packing Group: II
Shipping Name:ADHESIVES containing flammable liquid

Air Transport IATA:

ICAO/IATA Class: 3 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 1133 Packing Group: II
Special provisions: A3
Shipping Name: ADHESIVES CONTAINING FLAMMABLE LIQUID

Maritime Transport IMDG:

IMDG Class: 3 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1133 Packing Group: II
EMS Number: F-E,S-D Special provisions: 944
Limited Quantities: 5 L Marine Pollutant: Not Determined
Shipping Name: ADHESIVES containing flammable liquid

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE: None

REGULATIONS

0890 100 015 - Wurth Rubber Glue (CAS: None):
No regulations applicable

toluene (CAS: 108-88-3) is found on the following regulatory lists;
    Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (Domestic water supply - organic compounds)
    Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm (Aquatic habitat)
    Australia - Australian Capital Territory Environment Protection Regulation Ecosystem maintenance - Organic chemicals - Non-pesticide anthropogenic organics
    Australia - Australian Capital Territory Environment Protection Regulation Pollutants entering waterways - Domestic water quality
    Australia Exposure Standards
    Australia Hazardous Substances
    Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
    Australia Illicit Drug Reagents/Essential Chemicals - Category III
    Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
    Australia National Pollutant Inventory
    Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix E (Part 2)
    Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix F (Part 3)
    Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix I
    Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 5
    Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 6
    GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
    IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements
    IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk
    International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
    International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
    OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
    United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances - Table II
    United Nations List of Precursors and Chemicals Frequently used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Under International Control - 
Table II
    WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Guideline values for chemicals that are of health significance in drinking-water

ethyl acetate (CAS: 141-78-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;
    Australia Exposure Standards
    Australia Hazardous Substances
    Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
    Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
    Australia National Pollutant Inventory
    GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
    IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements
    IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk
    International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
    International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
    OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals

methyl acetate (CAS: 79-20-9) is found on the following regulatory lists;
    Australia Exposure Standards
    Australia Hazardous Substances
    Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
    GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
    IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements
    IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances
    International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
    OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals

zinc oxide (CAS: 1314-13-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
    Australia Exposure Standards
    Australia Hazardous Substances
    Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
    Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
    Australia National Pollutant Inventory
    Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 4
    Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Substances that may be used as active ingredients in Listed medicines
    Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Sunscreening agents permitted as active ingredients in listed products
    CODEX General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) - Additives Permitted for Use in Food in General, Unless Otherwise Specified, in Accordance with GMP
    OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES

Ingredient                 ORG                 UF      Endpoi  CR      Adeq
                                                       nt              TLV
toluene                    9.6 mg/m3           10      D       NA      -
These exposure guidelines have been derived from a screening level of risk assessment and 
should not be construed as unequivocally safe limits. ORGS represent an 8-hour time-
weighted average unless specified otherwise.
CR = Cancer Risk/10000; UF = Uncertainty factor:
TLV believed to be adequate to protect reproductive health:
LOD: Limit of detection
Toxic endpoints have also been identified as:
D = Developmental; R = Reproductive; TC = Transplacental carcinogen
Jankovic J., Drake F.: A Screening Method for Occupational Reproductive
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 57: 641-649 (1996).

 

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authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the
workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios.
Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be
considered.

 

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Issue Date: 8-Sep-2008

Print Date: 12-Sep-2008