M.G. Chemicals


Registered Quality System ISO 9001 QMI Certificate #00 4008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Material Safety Data Sheet


Head Office: 9347 - 193 Street, Surrey, B.C., V4N 4E7 Technical Information:  1-800-201-8822 or info@mgchemicals.com
Revision Date:  Dec 20, 2001 Prepared by:  Howard Clark  Emergency:  Phone Canutech (613) 996-6666 Collect 24 hrs 
For updates please download from www.mgchemicals.com or fax requests to 1-800-708-9888

Section 1: Product Identification
Product Code: 422A - aerosol  Name:Silicone Conformal Coating
Use: Protective coating for pc boards.

Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients:
CAS#  Chemical Name  Percentage by weight  ACGIH TWA  Osha Pel  Osha Stel 
115-10-6  dimethylether  15 - 40  1000ppm  n/e  n/e 
1330-20-7  xylenes  15 - 30  100ppm  100ppm  150ppm 
67-64-1 2-propanone  10 - 30  750ppm  1000ppm  1000ppm 
78-93-3 2-butanone  7 - 13  200ppm  200ppm  300ppm 

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Eyes: Causes severe eye irritation.
Skin:  Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Irritant. Can cause redness, dryness, and loss of natural oils.
Inhalation:  Harmful if inhaled. May cause nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, headache, and loss of coordination.
Ingestion:  Harmful if swallowed. May cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. May cause central nervous system depression.
Chronic:  No effects known.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eyes:  Remove contact lenses. Flush with water or saline for 15 minutes. Get medical aid. 
Skin:  Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. Get medical aid if symptoms persist. 
Inhalation:  Immediately remove from exposure to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
Ingestion:  Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1-2 glasses of water. Get medical aid. 

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition Temperature  272C  Flash Point  -18C  LEL / UEL  4 / 19
Extinguishing Media:  Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. 
General Information:  Will burn if involved in a fire. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Flash back along vapor trail is possible. 
NFPA Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity  0
HMIS Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity  WHMIS Codes  A, B5, D2A 

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedure:  Remove all sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protection. Sprinkle absorbent compound onto spill, then sweep into a plastic or metal container. Wipe up further residue with paper towel and place in container. Wash spill area with soap and water. 

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling:  Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not expose container to heat or flame. 
Storage:  Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from incompatible substances. Keep from freezing.

Section 8: Exposure Controls
Routes of entry:  Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin. 
Ventilation:  Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. 
Personal Protection:  Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary. 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State:  Aerosol  Odor:  ethereal  Solubility:  insoluble Evaporation Rate:  moderate
Boiling Point:  150C  Specific Gravity:  0.96  Vapor Pressure:  40 PSI@21C  Vapor Density:  3.1 (Air=1)  Ph: 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:  Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. 
Conditions to avoid:  Temperatures over 40C, ignition sources, and incompatible substances. 
Incompatibilities:  Strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents, sodium, barium, and aluminum.
Polymerization:  Will not occur. 
Decomposition:  Formaldehyde (only at temperatures over 160C), dimethylcyclosiloxanes, methylphenylcyclosiloxanes, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide, halogens, halogen acids, possibly carbonyl halides.

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Sensitization: (effects of repeated exposure)  Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity: (risk of cancer)  No 
Teratogenicity: (risk of malformation in an unborn fetus)  This product contains zylene, a known embryotoxin. Pregnant women must avoid all contact with this product.
Reproductive Toxicity: (risk of sterility) No 
Mutangenicity: (risk of heritable genetic effects)  No 
Lethal Exposure Concentrations:  Ingestion(LD50):  4300 mg/kg (rat) Inhalation (LC50):  5000 ppm/4h Skin (LD50):  n/e 

Section 12: Ecological Information
General Information:  Avoid runoff into storms and sewers which lead into waterways. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 
Environmental Impact Data: (percentage by weight)
CFC:  HFC:  39 Cl.Solv.  VOC:  39 HCFC:  ODP: 

Section 13: Disposal Information
General Information:  Dispose of in accordance with all local, provincial, state, and federal regulations. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 

Section 14: Transportation Information
Ground:
Consumer Commodity, ORM-D 
Air within continental USA:
Federal Express: 
Complete Fed Ex dangerous goods declaration, Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Class - ORM-D, UN# - n/a, Packing Group - n/a, Sub Risk - n/a, Packing Instructions - n/a, Authorization - n/a, Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton. 
UPS: 
Complete UPS forms marked "Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper" and Shipper's Certification for Hazardous Materials" with the following information: Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Hazard Class - ORM-D, Label Type - ORM-D-AIR. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton. Refer to the UPS guide for shipping hazardous materials. 
All other air:
Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Class 9, ID#  8000, Packing Group - n/a (leave blank), Sub risk - n/a (leave blank), Packing instruction - 910, Authorization - n/a (leave blank), Emergency - phone (613) 996-6666 collect. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Add a class 9 diamond label to outer carton,  mark ID# 8000 below consumer commodity, and write "PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 910" on side of box.. Tape all seems. For further information refer to IATA regulations, or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822
Sea - All Sizes
Shipping Name - Aerosols / Flammable, Class 2.1, UN1950, Packing Group - n/a, Vessel Storage - stow clear of living quarters, stow away from sources of heat, may be stowed on deck or under deck on a cargo or a passenger vessel. Mark on box: Aerosols / Flammable, UN1950, packing instructions: Y203. Apply a Class 2.1 flammable compressed gas diamond label to outer carton. Each box not to exceed 30 kg gross weight. Tape all seems. 24 hour Emergency response  - phone (613) 996-6666 collect. For further information refer to IMO regulations or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822.

Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, USA, 40 CFR 372.4)
None of the chemicals in this product have a reportable quantity. 
EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act, USA, 40 CFR 372.45
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 Title III of the SARA of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, USA)
All substances are TSCA listed. 
CAA (Clean Air Act, USA)
This product does not contain any class 1 ozone depletors. 
This product does not contain any class 2 ozone depletors. 
This product does not contain any chemicals listed as hazardous air pollutants.
California Proposition 65 (Chemicals know to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, May 1, 1997 revision, USA)
This product does not contain any chemicals listed. 
Health Canada
Labeling and containers used in this product are listed in compliance with Consumer Chemicals and Container regulations. 
Environment Canada
Chemicals in this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 
This product does not contain any ozone depleting substances. 
Industry and Science Canada
Labeling, product identity, net quantity declaration, minimum printing type size heights, and packaging of this product is in compliance with the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and Regulations. This product is not slack filled in accordance to chapter 4 prohibitions. 

Section 16: Other Information
Definitions:  n/a = not applicable, n/e = not established 
Disclaimer:  This material safety data sheet is provided as an information resource only. M.G. Chemicals believes the information contained herein is accurate and compiled from reliable sources. It is the responsibility of the user to verify its validity. The buyer assumes all responsibility of using and handling the product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.