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REVISION DATE: 06-10-2002 SUPERSEDES: 06-05-2001

SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

COMPANY INFORMATION:
Specialty Construction Brands, Inc.
(formerly TEC Specialty Products, Inc. An H.B. Fuller Company)

315 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847-358-9500

Medical Emergency Phone Number (24 Hours): 1-888-853-1758
Transport Emergency Phone Number (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300

PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: 805038PM
PRODUCT NUMBER: TA0390
PRODUCT NAME: FULL FLEX GRAY LATEX MOD THINSET
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Cement

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Unlisted ingredients are not 'hazardous' per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and/or are not found on the Canadian Workplace Hazardous
Materials Information System ingredient disclosure list. See Section 8 for any additional exposure limit guidelines.

Chemical Name CAS # PERCENT OSHA PEL

Crystalline silica 14808-60-7 50 - 70
TWA (Respirable dust) 0.1 MG/M3
Portland cement 65997-15-1 30 - 50
TWA (Total dust) 10 MG/M3
TWA (Respirable dust) 5 MG/M3

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Corrosive to eye tissue. Causes skin burns. Moderate respiratory tract irritant. Harmful if swallowed. Cancer hazard.

HMIS RATING: HEALTH -- 3 FLAMMABILITY -- 1 REACTIVITY -- 0
See SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION for personal protective equipment recommendations.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS BY ROUTE OF ENTRY EYE: Corrosive to eye tissue. Can cause severe irritation, tearing,
and burns that can quickly lead to permanent injury including blindness.

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SKIN: Corrosive to skin tissue. Can cause chemical burns.
INHALATION: Can cause moderate respiratory irritation. Inhalation of dusts produced during cutting, grinding or
sanding of this product may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Overexposure to crystalline silica may cause silicosis.
INGESTION: Ingestion is not an anticipated route of exposure. Harmful if swallowed. Severely irritating to mouth,
throat, and stomach.
LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) HEALTH EFFECTS
TARGET ORGAN(S): Lungs
REGULATED CARCINOGEN STATUS: Unless noted below, this product does not contain regulated levels of
NTP, IARC, ACGIH, or OSHA listed carcinogens.
Crystalline silica
EXISTING HEALTH CONDITIONS AFFECTED BY EXPOSURE: Lung disease

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes retracting eyelids often. This
corrosive material can cause immediate and permanent eye damage. Tilt the head to prevent chemical from
transferring to the uncontaminated eye. Get immediate medical attention and monitor the eye daily as advised by
your physician.

IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water under a drench shower. Remove contaminated clothing, launder
immediately, and discard contaminated leather goods. Get medical attention immediately.

IF VAPORS INHALED: Remove to fresh air. Restore breathing, if necessary. Call a physician if symptoms persist.

IF SWALLOWED: Severely irritating. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. Drink 2 glasses
of water or milk to dilute. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT: Non flammable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not established
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (% in air): Not established
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (% in air): Not established
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Material will burn in a fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Persons exposed to products of combustion should wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and full protective equipment.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SPECIAL PROTECTION: Exposure to the spilled material may be severely irritating or toxic. Follow personal
protective equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this

MSDS. Personal protective equipment needs must be evaluated based on information provided on this sheet and the
special circumstances created by the spill including; the material spilled, the quantity of the spill, and the area in which
the spill occurred. Never exceed any occupational exposure limits.

CLEAN-UP: Avoid creating dusts. Cover material with absorbent and moisten and collect for disposal.

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Transport Emergency Phone Number (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Toxic or severely irritating material. Avoid contacting and avoid breathing the material. Use only in a well
ventilated area. Avoid breathing material. This product contains an ingredient that may release formaldehyde at heated
cure temperatures.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Consult the Technical Data Sheet for specific storage instructions.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE PROTECTION: Wear chemical splash goggles when handling this product. Additionally, wear a face shield when
the possibility of splashing of liquid exists. Do not wear contact lenses. Have an eye wash station available.

SKIN PROTECTION: Prevent contact with this product. Wear chemically resistant gloves, long sleeved shirt, an apron,
and other protective equipment depending on conditions of use.

GLOVES: Butyl rubber

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection may be required to avoid overexposure when handling this product.
Use a respirator if general room ventilation is not available or sufficient to eliminate symptoms. NIOSH approved air
purifying respirator with dust/mist filter. Respirators should be selected by and used following requirements found in OSHA's
respirator standard (29 CFR 1910.134).

VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to minimize exposures.

EXPOSURE LIMITS:

Chemical Name ACGIH EXPOSURE LIMITS AIHA WEEL

Crystalline silica TWA (Respirable dust) 0.05 MG/M3
Not established

Portland cement TWA (Total dust) 10 MG/M3
Not established

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
COLOR: Gray
ODOR: Odorless
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not established
WEIGHT PER GALLON (lbs.): 11.2
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.34
SOLIDS (% by weight): 100.0

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Not applicable
pH: Not established
BOILING POINT (deg. C): Not established
FREEZING/MELTING POINT (deg. C): Not established
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): Not established
VAPOR DENSITY: Not established
EVAPORATION RATE: Not established
OCTANOL/WATER COEFFICIENT: Not established

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: Not established
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

CHEMICAL NAME LD50/LC50

Crystalline silica Not established
Portland cement Not established

TOXICOLOGY SUMMARY: No additional health information available.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: No ecological information available

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

To the best of our knowledge, this product does not meet the definition of hazardous waste under the U.S. EPA
Hazardous Waste Regulations 40 CFR 261. Dispose of in an approved landfill. Consult your state, local or provincial
authorities and your local waste vendor for more restrictive requirements.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Consult Bill of Lading for transportation information.
DOT: NOT REGULATED ,,,

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

INVENTORY STATUS
U.S. EPA TSCA: This product is in compliance with the Toxic Substances Control Act's Inventory requirements.

If you need more information about the inventory status of this product call 651-236-5858.

FEDERAL REPORTING
EPA SARA Title III Section 313
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Unless listed below, this product does not contain toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of section
313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR part 72. EPA
has advised that when a percentage range is listed the midpoint may be used to fulfill reporting obligations.

Chemical Name CAS# %

WHMIS STATUS: Unless listed below, this product is not controlled under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous

Materials Information System.
D2A D2B
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STATE REPORTING
Proposition 65, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986:

Unless listed below, this product does not contain known levels of any chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Chemical Name/List CAS Percent

Quartz 14808-60-7 50 - 70
Formaldehyde (gas) (Carcinogen) 50-00-0 < 10 ppm

SECTION 16: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Material Safety Data Sheet is prepared to comply with the United States Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and the Canadian Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Prepared by: The Global Regulatory Department
Phone: 651-236-5842

The information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate. Because some of the information
is derived from information provided to Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. from its suppliers, and because
Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. has no control over the conditions of handling and use, Specialty Construction
Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy of the data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof. The information is supplied solely for your information and consideration, and
Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. assumes no responsibility for use or reliance thereon. It is the responsibility of
the user of Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. products to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws
and regulations.