
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Loctite Corporation
Environmental Health & Safety Affairs
Health & Regulatory Affairs - Europe
770
0178213 8.00 IE EA 11.05.2000 MSDS_IE
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7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
or repeated skin contact should be avoided.
Storage
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store away from heat in a cool, well-ventilated area.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure limits
N-Heptane
ACGIH: TLV 400ppm 8h TWA.
ACGIH: STEL 500ppm 15min TWA.
HSA (1999) C.O.P : OEL 400ppm (1600mg/m3) 8h TWA.
HSA (1999) C.O.P : OEL 500ppm (2000mg/m3) 15 min
exposure limit.
In circumstances where there is a potential for prolonged or repeated skin contact, the use of
polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene or nitrile rubber gauntlets or equivalent solvent resistant gloves is
recommended.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Colour
Odour
pH
Boiling Range/Point (°C)
Flash Point (CC) (°C)
Specific Gravity
Solubility in Water (kg/m3)
Solubility in Acetone
Vapour Pressure (mmHg
@25°C)
Explosion Limits (%)
Liquid.
Almost colourless.
Pungent.
Not determined.
97 to 99.
-1
0.68 at 20 °C.
Immiscible.
Miscible
35 at 20 °C.
1 to 7.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
The product is relatively stable under normal conditions of use. Non reactive to oxidising agents
except for peroxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation
Inhalation of vapours may cause headaches or dizziness.
Skin
Acute dermal LD50 (rabbit) is estimated to be greater than 2000mg/kg. Solvent may remove
essential oils from the skin making it susceptible to attack from other chemicals. Irritating to the
skin.
Eyes
May cause mild irritation to the eyes.
Ingestion
Small amounts of liquid aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or from vomiting may
cause bronchopneumonia or pulmonary oedema.