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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Cyanoacrylate Fuming Compound
MSDS No.: CNA102/3
I. Basic Information:
Manufacturer: SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LABORATORIES, INC.
Address: PO Box 118 2
City, ST Zip: Kent, OH 44240 2 1
Emergency Contact: Chemtrec
Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300
Contact:
Information Telephone Number: 330--67-3-58 31
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Last Update: 02/05/2002 2
Chemical State: X Liquid Gas Solid 1
Chemical Type: Pure X Mixture H
II. Ingredients:
Trade Secret
EHS IARC SARA
313 OSHA ACGIH Other
CAS No. Chemical Name % Range NTP SUB Z PEL TLV Limits
7085850 Ethyl cyanoacrylate 95-100 4 ppm 4 ppm 2 ppm
9011147 Poly(methyl methacrylate) 3-5 NE NE
III. Hazardous Identification:
Hazard Category:
X Acute X Chronic Fire Pressure Reactive
Hazardous Identification Information:
Respiratory tract irritant. Skin irritant. Bonds skin rapidly and strongly. May cause skin burns. Eye irritant.
IV. First Aid Measures:
Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Signs and Symptoms:
Prolonged and repeated overexposure to vapors may produce symptoms of non-allergic asthma in sensitive individuals.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Skin, eye, respiratory diseases
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Cyanoacrylate Fuming Compound
MSDS No.: CNA102/3
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen (To
be administered by qualified medical personnel only!) Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Ingestion is not likely. See supplemental page.
Skin: Soak in warm water. See supplemental page.
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Do not allow victim to
rub or keep eyes closed. Get medical aid immediately. See supplemental page.
Other Health Warnings:
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Flash Point: 150-200 F Lower Explosive Limit: NE Upper Explosive Limit: NE
F.P. Method:
Fire Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion:
VI. Accidental Release Measures:
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Flood with water to polymerize. Remove all ignition sources (heat, open flame, spark). Soak up with inert absorbent material (do
not use flammable substances such as sawdust). Dispose according to local, state, and federal regulations.
VII. Handling and Storage:
Precautions to be Taken:
Keep in closed container. Store at or below 75 F. Avoid incompatible materials. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Other Precautions:
VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Ventilitation Requirements:
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Safety goggles, vapor respirator, nitrile or polyethylene gloves and aprons (no cotton)
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Cyanoacrylate Fuming Compound
MSDS No.: CNA102/3
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: >300 F Melting Point: NE
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): NE Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): <0.2
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 1.05000 Vapor Density (AIR = 1): ~3
Solubility In Water: Polymerized by water Apprearance and Odor: *
Other Information: * Appearance & Odor: Clear liquid; sharp, irritating odor
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Water, alcohols, amines, alkalies, ignition sources (heat, open flame, spark)
Decomposition/By Products:
Irritating organic fragments
Hazardous Polymerization:
Does not occur.
XI. Toxicological Information:
XII. Ecological Information:
Prevent from entering sewers or waterways.
XIII. Disposal Considerations:
Polymerize as above. Incinerate according to local, state, and federal regulations.
XIV. Transport Information:
Keep in closed container. Transport at or below 75 F. Avoid incompatible materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid
breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling.
IATA
Shipping name:Adhesives
Hazard class: 3
UN no.: 1133
Packing group: III
Flammable liquid
XV. Regulatory Information:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Cyanoacrylate Fuming Compound
MSDS No.: CNA102/3
XVI. Other Information:
See attached supplemental page for more information on treatment for adhesion of human skin by cyanoacrylate adhesives.
Using this product under normal, properly instructed procedures should not be hazardous.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make
no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no
liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigation to determine the suitability of the information for their
particular purposes.
INFORMATION FOR FIRST AID AND CASUALTY ON TREATMENT FOR ADHESION OF HUMAN SKIN TO ITSELF IF CAUSED
BY CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVES
Cyanoacrylate adhesive is a very fast setting and strong adhesive. It bonds human tissue including skin in seconds. Experience
has shown that accidents due to cyanoacrylates are handled best by passive, nonsurgical first aid. Treatment of specific accidents
are given below.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove excess adhesive. Soak in warm, soapy water. The adhesive will come loose from the skin in several hours. Cured
adhesive does not present a health hazard when bonded to the skin.
Avoid contact with clothes, fabrics, rags or tissue. Contact with these materials will cause polymerization. The polymerization of
large amounts of adhesive will generate heat and smoke, skin burns, and strong, irritating vapors. Wear nitrile or polyethylene
gloves and apron when handling large amounts of sdhesive.
SKIN ADHESION
First, immerse the bonded surfaces in warm, soapy water. Peel or roll the surfaces apart with the aid of a blunt edge, e.g., a spatula
or a teaspoon handle; then remove adhesive from skin with soap and water. Do not try to pull the surfaces apart with a direct
opposing action.
EYELID TO EYELID OR EYEBALL ADHESION
In the event that eyelids are stuck together or bonded to the eyeball, wash thoroughly with warm water and apply a guaze patch.
The eye will open without further action, typically in 1-4 days. There will be no residual damage. Do not try to open the eyes by
manipulation.
ADHESIVE ON THE EYEBALL
Cyanoacrylate introduced into the eyes will attach itself to the eye protein and will disassociate from it over intermittent periods,
generally covering several hours. This will cause periods of weeping until clearance is achieved. During the period of
contamination, double vision may be experienced together with a lachrymatory effect, and it is important to understand the cause
and realize that disassociation will normally occur within a matter of hours, even with gross contamination.
MOUTH
If lips are accidently stuck together, apply lots of warm water to the lips and encourage wetting and pressure from saliva inside the
mouth. Peel or roll the lips apart. Do not try to pull the lips with opposing action.
It is almost impossible to swallow cyanoacrylate. The adhesive solidifies and adheres in the mouth. Saliva will lift the adhesive in
one half to two days. In case a lump forms in the mouth, position the patient to prevent ingestion of the lump when it detaches.
BURNS
Cyanoacrylate gives of heat on solidification. In rare cases a large drop will increase in temperature enough to cause a burn. Burns
should be treated normally after the lump of cyanoacrylate is released from the tissue as described above.
SURGERY
It should never be necessary to use such a drastic method to separate accidentally bonded skin.
