9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: A-C 430 is grease like, other grades are white pellets, prills or powders.
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid.
ODOR: Characteristic waxy odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 0.92 – 0.93
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Negligible.
pH: Not applicable.
BOILING POINT: Not determined.
MELTING POINT: 167 – 216 °F (72 – 102 °C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): Not applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not determined. COMPARED TO: Not applicable.
% VOLATILES: Not determined.
FLASH POINT: >515 °F (>270 °C)
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID)
Normally stable. Avoid exposure to open flame or temperatures exceeding recommended processing
conditions. Honeywell should be contacted if questions arise concerning specific processing
conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition products may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and combustion byproducts
(oxidized and non-oxidized hydrocarbons).
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
Oral, rat LD50: >2,500 mg/kg
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
No data available.
OTHER DATA:
None.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available. Material is considered inert and not expected to be biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? No.
If yes, the RCRA ID number is: Not applicable.
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Dispose of in compliance with Federal, state and local government regulations. Disposal options
include: recycling, incineration and landfilling.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as
mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the
RCRA classification and the proper disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT HAZARD CLASS: Not regulated.
US DOT ID NUMBER: Not applicable.
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number
found on Section 1.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: All components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None.
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following
ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
Vinyl Acetate 5,000 None.
Spills resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification
to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) and to your Local Emergency Planning
Committee.
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SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: None.
The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals". CAS numbers and weight percents are
found in Section 2.
INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT
Vinyl Acetate Less than the de-minimis level of 0.1%.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know
purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (USA):
See Honeywell Technical Data Bulletin GEN-002 for FDA-related information.
Honeywell does not promote or support the use of its products in applications which are intended
for permanent implantation in the human body or in permanent contact with internal bodily
tissues or fluids.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):
Not a controlled product.
FOREIGN INVENTORY STATUS:
All components of this product are listed on the following inventories:
Australian
Canadian (DSL)
Chinese
European (EINECS)
Japanese (ENCS)
Korean
Philippine (PICCS)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
CURRENT ISSUE DATE: April, 2005
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: February, 2005
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Addition of A-C® 440 to product list and change in emergency contact information (Section 1).
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OTHER INFORMATION:
HMIS® III ratings for the product are as follows:
Health (H) 0
Flammability (F) 1
Physical Hazards (PH) 0
HMIS® III ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4
representing significant hazards or risks. Recipients of this MSDS should not employ any
recommended HMIS® III ratings in the absence of a fully implemented HMIS® III hazard
communication program.
The above HMIS® III ratings are from the HMIS® Third Edition. There have been significant changes
made to the system since the second edition. “Physical Hazards” or “PH” replaces the former
“Reactivity” or “R” rating. For a more detailed explanation of the system and the ratings, please refer to
the HMIS® Implementation Manual, Third Edition.
