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Brand Information
Product Name: Liquid Nails for Tub/Shower Surrounds
Form: caulk tube
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Adhesive » tile/tub
Home Maintenance » Tile » adhesive, tile/tub
Customer Service: 800-634-0015
Date Entered: 1997-05-01
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Macco Adhesives
Div., ICI
Address: 15885 West Sprague Road
City: Strongville
State: OH
Zip Code: 44136
Telephone Number: 216-344-8000
Fax Number: 216-344-7319
Toll Free Number: 800-634-0015
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
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: Extremely flammable, Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapors may cause flash fire. May cause central nervous system effects including dizziness, headache or nausea. Eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep out of reach of children.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Inhalation: Irritation of respiratory tract. Prolonged inhalation may lead to fatigue, dizziness and/or lightheadedness, headache, nausea, vomiting, central nervous system depression, respiratory problems, loss of consciousness, death.

Eye Contact: Irritation of eyes, prolonged or repeated contact can cause conjunctivitis, tearing of eyes, redness of eyes.

Skin Contact: Irritation of skin. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause dermatitis, defatting.

Ingestion: Ingestion may cause lung inflammation and damage due to aspiration of material into lungs, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system depression.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Eye, skin, respiratory disorders.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Effects of overexposure may include toxicity to kidneys. May be absorbed through skin. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product may be harmful or fatal.

Contains crystalline silica which may be carcinogenic for humans. Crystalline silica is also a known cause of silicosis, a noncancerous lung disease.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Contains crystalline silica which is considered a hazard by inhalation. IARC has classified crystalline silica as carcinogenic to humans (Group I). Crystalline silica is also a known cause of silicosis, a noncancerous lung disease. The NTP has classified crystalline silica as a known human carcinogen.
First Aid: From MSDS
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Restore and support continued breathing. Get emergency medical attention. Have trained person give oxygen if necessary. Get medical help for any breathing difficulty.
Skin Contact: Flush from skin with water. Then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Eye Contact: Flush immediately with large amounts of water, especially under lids for at least 15 minutes. If irritation or other effects persist, obtain medical treatment.
Ingestion: If swallowed, obtain medical treatment immediately.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-02-09
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Store below 80 degrees F. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.

Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and breathing of vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling, especially before eating or smoking. Avoid conditions which result in formation of inhalable particles such as spraying or abrading (sanding) painted surfaces. If such conditions cannot be avoided, use appropriate respiratory protection as directed under special protection information. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. Ground equipment when transferring to prevent accumulation of static charge.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Acetone000067-64-11-5
2,2-Dimethylbutane000075-83-21-5
2,3-Dimethylbutane000079-29-81-5
3-Methylpentane000096-14-01-5
2-Methylpentane000107-83-55-10
Calcium carbonate (Limestone)001317-65-340-50
Kaolin clay001332-58-71-5
Glycerol ester of rosin008050-31-55-10
Quartz014808-60-70.1-1.0
Butadiene, styrene, divinylbenzene polymer026471-45-410-20
Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aliphatic064742-89-81-5
Petroleum distillate, steam-cracked, polymers with light steam- cracked petroleum naphtha068410-16-210-20
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