BOSTIK INDUSTRIAL DIV,EMHART FASTEN SYSTEMS -- NEVER-SEEZ PURE NICKEL SPECIAL  -- 5350-00N010149
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NEVER-SEEZ PURE NICKEL SPECIAL
MSDS Date:02/19/1986
FSC:5350
NIIN:00N010149
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOSTIK INDUSTRIAL DIV,EMHART FASTEN SYSTEMS
Address:BOSTON STREET
City:MIDDLETON
State:MA
ZIP:01949
Info Phone Num:617-777-0100
Emergency Phone Num:617-777-0100
Preparer's Name:DR CONRAD ROSSITTO
CAGE:EO086
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOSTIK INC.
Address:211 BOSTON ST
Box:City:MIDDLETON
State:MA
ZIP:01949
Country:US
Phone:978-777-0100/800-227-0332
CAGE:5W425
Company Name:BOSTIK INDUSTRIAL DIV.,EMHART FASTENING SYSTEMS GP
Address:BOSTON ST
Box:City:MIDDLETON
State:MA
ZIP:01949
Country:US
CAGE:EO086

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 18%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, NATURAL
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: 21.8%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF RDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 2.6%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NI & NI CPDS:SUFF EVID FOR CARC IN HUM &
    ANIM (IARC 1987);SUSP HUM/KNOWN ANIM CARC (NTP 1985).
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INGESTION/INHALATION:NO HAZARD KNOWN
    AT THIS TIME.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN
    .SKIN:N/K .INGESTION:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIR ATION) .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VERY HOT FIRE:POSS RELEASE POWDERED
    NICKEL,SUSP CARC.FUMES FROM COMBUSTION POSS INCLUDE CO*2,CO,H*2O
    VAP,NITROGEN OXIDES,WIDE VARIETY OF INNOCUOUS OR TOX FUMES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IF LIQUID,ABSORB W/ SAND,EARTH,SWEEPING
    COMPOUND,ETC.PACKAGE ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR SOLID PRODUCT IN STEEL
    DRUMS WHICH ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.THOROUGHLY CLEAN AREA WHERE SPILL
    OCCURRED.DUE TO THE NICKEL	CONTENT SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE USED.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL LOCATION (60-80F).KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT BEING USED.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.AVOID PROLONGED OR
    REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS.AVOID SKIN CONTACT.USE IN AN AREA FREE
    FROM FLAME AND SPARKS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZ DECOMP PROD:OXIDES OF NITROGEN OR WIDE VARIETY OF INNOCUOUS OR
    TOXIC FUMES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K 
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:2.70 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:DARK SILVER PASTE,VERY LITTLE ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K 
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UNKNOWN DUE TO COMPLEX NATURE OF
    MATL.FUMES FROM COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE COMBUST MAY INCLUDE
    CO*2,CO,H*2O VAP, (SEE SUPP DA)
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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