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 Solvent Free Carpet Seam Sealer
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Water Base Adhesive
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS AND EXPOSURE LIMITS
| CAS | %by | |||
| Chemical Name | Number | Weight | ACGIH TLV | OSHA PEL |
| None. |
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE CONTACT: May cause slight irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight irritation
INGESTION: No effects known.
INHALATION: No effect known.
CHRONIC: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY: This product contains no carcinogen above the OSHA de
minimus reporting threshold 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: Do not induce vomiting. Contact a physician.
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, 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 40oF.
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.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Normal room ventilation.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT (oF): 212
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.04
VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as water.
VAPOR DENSITY(air=1): Same as water.
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 53
pH: 8.25
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White paste with little or no odor.
GRAMS VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS/LITER OF MATERIAL: 0 (Based on
no solvent.)
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
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: < 1.0 % or 0.087 lbs/gal.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
| HMIS RATINGS: | Health = 1 | Flammability = 0 |
| Reactivity = 0 | Personal Protective Equipment = B |
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: September 13, 2005 CONTACT: Brenda Chance