Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Product name: GREAT STUFF™ Window and Door Insulating Issue Date: 01/04/2016
Foam Sealant STW 16oz HC ES 24ct
Print Date: 01/13/2016
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1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: GREAT STUFF™ Window and Door Insulating Foam Sealant STW 16oz HC ES 24ct
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
2030 WILLARD H DOW CENTER
MIDLAND MI 48674-0000
UNITED STATES
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard classification
This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
29CFR 1910.1200.
Flammable aerosols - Category 2
Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas
Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Inhalation
Skin irritation - Category 2
Eye irritation - Category 2B
Respiratory sensitisation - Category 1
Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 3
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2 - Inhalation
Label elements
Hazard pictograms
Hazards
Flammable aerosol.
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Causes skin and eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
May cause damage to organs (Respiratory Tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves.
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/ 122 °F.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
Water Reactive
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Note
Note: CAS 101-68-8 is an MDI isomer that is part of CAS 9016-87-9.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration; if by mouth to mouth
use rescuer protection (pocket mask, etc). If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Call a physician or transport to a medical facility.
Skin contact: Remove material from skin immediately by washing with soap and plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes while washing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Wash clothing before reuse. An MDI skin decontamination study demonstrated that cleaning very
soon after exposure is important, and that a polyglycol-based skin cleanser or corn oil may be more
effective than soap and water. Discard items which cannot be decontaminated, including leather
articles such as shoes, belts and watchbands. Suitable emergency safety shower facility should be
available in work area.
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Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with water; remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention without delay,
preferably from an ophthalmologist. Suitable emergency eye wash facility should be immediately
available.
Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information found
under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and
special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in
Section 11: Toxicology Information.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon
dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose
synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use direct water stream. Straight or direct water streams
may not be effective to extinguish fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Contains flammable propellant. Aerosol cans exposed to fire
can rupture and become flaming projectiles. Propellant release may result in a fireball. Vapors are
heavier than air and may travel a long distance and accumulate in low lying areas. Ignition and/or flash
back may occur. Dense smoke is produced when product burns.
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sources. Move container from fire area if this is possible without hazard. Use water spray to cool fire-
exposed containers and fire-affected zone until fire is out.
Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or
groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spilled material if possible.
Ground and bond all containers and handling equipment. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Use
non-sparking tools in cleanup operations. Eliminate all sources of ignition in vicinity of spill or released
vapor to avoid fire or explosion. Check area with combustible gas detector before reentering area.
Ground and bond all containers and handling equipment. Collect in suitable and properly labeled
containers. Absorb with materials such as: Clay. Dirt. Milsorb®. Sand. Sawdust. Vermiculite. See
Section 10 for more specific information. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional
information.
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Conditions for safe storage: Minimize sources of ignition, such as static build-up, heat, spark or
flame. Store in a dry place. See Section 10 for more specific information.
Storage stability
Storage temperature: Shelf life: Use within
49 °C (120 °F) 12 Month
This material contains a simple asphyxiant which may displace oxygen. Insure adequate ventilation to
prevent an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
The minimum requirement of 19.5% oxygen at sea level (148 torr O2, dry air) provides an adequate
amount of oxygen for most work assignments.
Exposure controls
Engineering controls: Use only with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be
necessary for some operations. Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne
levels below the exposure guidelines. Exhaust systems should be designed to move the air away
from the source of vapor/aerosol generation and people working at this point. The odor and irritancy
of this material are inadequate to warn of excessive exposure. Lethal concentrations may exist in
areas with poor ventilation.
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NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a
specification.
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. See Storage, Section 7.
Unstable at elevated temperatures.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Can occur. Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause
product to decompose and generate gas. This can cause pressure build-up and/or rupturing of closed
containers. Acids.
Incompatible materials: Avoid contact with: Acids. Alcohols. Amines. Ammonia. Bases. Metal
compounds. Strong oxidizers. Products based on diisocyanates like TDI and MDI react with many
materials to release heat. The reaction rate increases with temperature as well as with increased
contact; these reactions can become violent. Contact is increased by stirring or if the other material
acts as a solvent. Products based on diisocyanates such as TDI and MDI are not soluble in water and
will sink to the bottom, but react slowly at the interface. The reaction forms carbon dioxide gas and a
layer of solid polyurea. Reaction with water will generate carbon dioxide and heat.
Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply
and the presence of other materials. Toxic gases are released during decomposition.
Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity
Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal
handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may
cause injury. Observations in animals include: Gastrointestinal irritation.
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Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged contact may cause moderate skin irritation with local redness.
Material may stick to skin causing irritation upon removal.
May stain skin.
Sensitization
Skin contact may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Animal studies have shown that skin contact with isocyanates may play a role in respiratory
sensitization.
Carcinogenicity
Lung tumors have been observed in laboratory animals exposed to respirable aerosol droplets of
MDI/Polymeric MDI (6 mg/m3) for their lifetime. Tumors occurred concurrently with respiratory
irritation and lung injury. Current exposure guidelines are expected to protect against these effects
reported for MDI.
Teratogenicity
In laboratory animals, MDI/polymeric MDI did not cause birth defects; other fetal effects occurred only
at high doses which were toxic to the mother.
Reproductive toxicity
Based on information for component(s): May cause harm to breastfed babies.
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Mutagenicity
In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative for component(s) tested. Genetic toxicity data on MDI
are inconclusive. MDI was weakly positive in some in vitro studies; other in vitro studies were negative.
Animal mutagenicity studies were predominantly negative.
Aspiration Hazard
Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard.
Isobutane
Acute inhalation toxicity
LC50, Mouse, 1 Hour, 52 mg/l
Methyl ether
Acute inhalation toxicity
LC50, Rat, 4 Hour, gas, 164000 ppm
Propane
Acute inhalation toxicity
LC50, Rat, male and female, 4 Hour, vapour, > 425000 ppm
Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
Acute inhalation toxicity
LC50, Rat, 4 Hour, dust/mist, > 7 mg/l
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Toxicity
Toxicity to bacteria
Based on information for a similar material:
EC50, activated sludge, static test, 3 Hour, Respiration rates., > 100 mg/l
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LC50, Danio rerio (zebra fish), static test, 96 Hour, > 1,000 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 203 or
Equivalent
Toxicity to bacteria
Based on information for a similar material:
EC50, activated sludge, static test, 3 Hour, Respiration rates., > 100 mg/l
Isobutane
Acute toxicity to fish
No relevant data found.
Methyl ether
Acute toxicity to fish
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis
(LC50/EC50/EL50/LL50 >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
LC50, Poecilia reticulata (guppy), semi-static test, 96 Hour, > 4,000 mg/l
Propane
Acute toxicity to fish
No relevant data found.
Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
Acute toxicity to fish
Material is slightly toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 between 10 and
100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
LC50, Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish), static test, 96 Hour, 84 mg/l, OECD Test
Guideline 203 or Equivalent
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Toxicity to bacteria
EC50, activated sludge, Respiration inhibition, 3 Hour, 784 mg/l, OECD 209 Test
Isobutane
Biodegradability: Biodegradation may occur under aerobic conditions (in the presence of
oxygen).
Photodegradation
Test Type: Half-life (indirect photolysis)
Sensitizer: OH radicals
Atmospheric half-life: 4.4 d
Method: Estimated.
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Methyl ether
Biodegradability: Material is expected to biodegrade very slowly (in the environment). Fails
to pass OECD/EEC tests for ready biodegradability.
10-day Window: Fail
Biodegradation: 5 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301A or Equivalent
Photodegradation
Test Type: Half-life (indirect photolysis)
Sensitizer: OH radicals
Atmospheric half-life: 6.4 d
Method: Estimated.
Propane
Biodegradability: No relevant data found.
Photodegradation
Test Type: Half-life (indirect photolysis)
Sensitizer: OH radicals
Atmospheric half-life: 8.4 d
Method: Estimated.
Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
Biodegradability: Material is expected to biodegrade very slowly (in the environment). Fails
to pass OECD/EEC tests for ready biodegradability.
10-day Window: Fail
Biodegradation: 14 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301E or Equivalent
10-day Window: Not applicable
Biodegradation: 95 %
Exposure time: 64 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 302A or Equivalent
Photodegradation
Test Type: Half-life (indirect photolysis)
Sensitizer: OH radicals
Atmospheric half-life: 0.24 d
Method: Estimated.
Bioaccumulative potential
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Isobutane
Bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3).
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water(log Pow): 2.76 Measured
Methyl ether
Bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3).
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water(log Pow): 0.10 Measured
Propane
Bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3).
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water(log Pow): 2.36 Measured
Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
Bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3).
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water(log Pow): 2.59 Measured
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 0.8 - 4.6 Cyprinus carpio (Carp) 42 d Measured
Mobility in soil
Isobutane
Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
Partition coefficient(Koc): 35 Estimated.
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Methyl ether
Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
Partition coefficient(Koc): 1.29 - 14 Estimated.
Propane
Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
Partition coefficient(Koc): 24 - 460 Estimated.
Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
Potential for mobility in soil is slight (Koc between 2000 and 5000).
Partition coefficient(Koc): 1300 Estimated.
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Packing group
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Fire Hazard
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313
This product contains the following substances which are subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and which are
listed in 40 CFR 372.
Components CASRN
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate, isomers and homologues 9016-87-9
4,4’ -Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate 101-68-8
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the statute.
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Revision
Identification Number: 101187825 / A001 / Issue Date: 01/04/2016 / Version: 7.0
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
Legend
ACGIH USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
Asphyxiant Asphyxiant
C Ceiling
NIOSH REL USA. NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits
OSHA Z-1 USA. Occupational Exposure Limits (OSHA) - Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants
STEL Short-term exposure limit
TWA 8-hour, time-weighted average
US WEEL USA. Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels (WEEL)
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