MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
The Mohawk Group, Mohawk Industries, Inc. 
500 Town Park Lane Kennesaw, GA 30144 
Telephone: (800) 833-6954 

SECTION 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 
PRODUCT NAME: Nu Broadlok Latex Carpet Edge Sealer 
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Water Base Adhesive 

SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS AND EXPOSURE LIMITS 

SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, inhalation. 
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Latex allergies. 
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: 
EYE CONTACT: May cause slight irritation. 
SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight irritation 
INGESTION: May cause discomfort to the digestive tract. Could cause blockage. 
INHALATION: May cause mild irritation to nasal passages, throat, and lungs. 
CHRONIC: None known. 
CARCINOGENICITY: This product contains no known carcinogen listed by IARC, 
NTP, or OSHA. 

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Contact a physician if irritation 
occurs. 
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. 
INGESTION: Contact a physician immediately. Latex will coagulate in digestive tract.

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 
FLASH POINT (o)F: None. 
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None. 
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None. 
FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use protective clothing and self-contained 
breathing apparatus. 
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, CO2, dry chemical, and chemical foam. 
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Dried material may produce CO, CO2, NOx, NH3, and hydrocarbons. 

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dispense sand, 
sawdust, or vermiculite. Collect and place in waste container. Wash area thoroughly with 
water. 

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 
HANDLING: Use good hygienic practices. Wash hands before eating, using washroom, 
or smoking. 
Keep out of the reach of children. 
STORAGE: Store above 40o F. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Store in a 
cool, dry location away from heat and direct sunlight. 

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Splash goggles.. 
SKIN PROTECTION: Gloves. 
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required with good ventilation. If used 
in confined locations, a NIOSH approved respirator with ammonia removal cartridge is 
recommended. 
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Normal room ventilation. Site specific mechanical 
ventilation in confined locations or areas with poor ventilation. 

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 
BOILING POINT (oF): 212 
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.9 
VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as water. 
VAPOR DENSITY(air=1): Same as water. 
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 38.5 
pH: 10.0 
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Creamy white liquid with slight ammonia odor. 
GRAMS VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS/LITER OF MATERIAL: 0 
(Calculated) 

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable. 
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. 
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known. 
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
No information available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
No information available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
For domestic transportation purpose, this product is not designated as a hazardous 
material by the 
U.S. Department Of Transportation. 

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 
TSCA: All ingredients are listed. 
SARA TITLE III: 
Section 311 and 312: Not listed 

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION 

Hazard rating scale: 0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe 

Mohawk Industries, Inc. believes the statements, technical information and 
recommendations contained herein are reliable. They are given without warranty or 
guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied.

DATE ISSUED: August 13, 2005                                    CONTACT: Brenda Chance