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Brand Information
Product Name: GE Bath, Tub and Tile Sealant
Form: paste
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Sealant » tile/tub
Home Maintenance » Tile » sealant, tile/tub
Customer Service: 800-626-2004
Date Entered: 1997-05-01
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: GE Silicones
Div., General Electric Company
Address: 703 South Street
City: New Smyrna Beach
State: FL
Zip Code: 32168
Toll Free Number: 866-275-4372
Date Info Verified: 2004-01-01
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Caution! Uncured product causes irritation to eyes. Eye protection recommended. In case of contact with eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention. Remove contact lenses before using sealant. Do not handle lenses until all skin has been cleaned from finger tips, nails and cuticles. Residual sealant may remain on fingers for several days and transfer to lenses and cause severe eye irritation. Product releases ammonia during application and curing. Use only in a well ventilated area. Keep out of reach of children. For information call GE Answer Center Service 800-626-2000.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Inhalation: Causes mild respiratory irritation. Applies only in uncured state. Eye Contact: Uncured product contact irritates eyes. Skin Contact: Uncured product contact will irritate lips, gums and tongue. Uncured product contact may irritate the skin. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known. Product releases methanol (1-3% by weight) and ammonia (0.1-0.3% by weight) during cure process.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
This product or one of its ingredients present 0.1% or more is not listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
This product or one of its ingredients present 0.1% or more is not listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
Health Rating: 2
Flammability Rating: 0
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 1996-10-03
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Remove contact lenses before using sealant. Do not handle lenses until all sealant has been cleaned from the fingertips, nails and cuticles. Residual sealant may remain on fingers for several days and transfer to lenses and cause severe eye irritation. Use mechanical ventilation to stay below TLV or 25 ppm ammonia. Product releases methanol during application and curing (methanol TLV = 200 ppm). Product releases ammonia during application and curing. Uncured product contact may irritate eyes and skin.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Incineration recommended in approved incinerator according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Hexamethyldisilazane000999-97-31-5
Methyltrimethoxysilane001185-55-31-5
Dimethicone 350009006-65-95-10
Methyldimethoxy polydime-siloxane068037-58-160-80
Silanol/Siloxane polymers068554-67-65-10
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, silica reaction product068583-49-310-30
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