I ' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAflONTh^cjT Or 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS • i *ANSPOFi!AT!Oi\ 

WASHINGTON, D.C. ''^L-UKL! 0!-!:nAllUNb 

?0!i OCT 12 P \'-^0 

FN THE MATTER OF npnFi\/Pn 

TGI FREIGHT pi.u—'*^^3—J V B^L J 

FAA DOCKET NO. CPI0NM0012 SEP 3 0 2011 

(Civil Penalty Action) HEARING DOCKET 

DMSNO. FAA-2010-1079 

DECLARATION OF JEFFREY L. DEITZ 

I, Jeffrey L. Deitz. declare under penalty of perjury that the following is true: 

1. I am a Hazardous Materials Specialist employed by the Federal Aviation 

Administration, Alaskan Region. I have served in this position since January 1997. 

2. Parts of my duties while employed as a Hazardous Materials Specialist consist of 

conducting investigations based upon incident response and incident reports. 

3. On or about Friday, February 19, 2010, our office received an email from Alaska 

Airlines concerning undeclared hazmat found in a shipment on air waybill number 

027-3371 9873, which contained 4 boxes of UNITEX Pro-Poxy 400. The shipper was 

Parsons. 

4. In addition to the email. I received a copy of the Hazardous Materials Incident Report, 

Form DOT F 5800.1 (01-2004). FAA Proposed Exhibits A-1 and 8. This report 

indicates that undeclared hazmat was found while screening. The report goes on to 

indicate that the roper shipping name of the hazardous material is "Adhesives, 
containing a flammable liquid. The proper Hazard Class is 3 and the UN number is 

1133. 

5. I was assigned to investigate the matter. As part of my investigation, I pulled the 

MSDS for the Pro-Poxy 400 from the internet. See FAA Proposed Exhibit A-19. The 

MSDS was prepared by UNITEX, the manufacturer of the product. As the 

manufacturer, UNITEX prepares a Material Safety Data Sheet ("MSDS'') for ProPoxy 400 as required by Federal OSHA Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. 

6. From the MSDS. I was able to verify that Pro-Poxy 400 consists of two components.. 

Component A is an Acrylate Blend and SiJica. crystalline, and has a flashpoint of 

65°F. Component B is Benzoyl Peroxide, Calcium carbonate, and Epoxy Resin and 

has a flashpoint of 315°F. The MSDS indicates that both of these flashpoints were 

determined by using the Pensky Martens Closed Cup method as required under 49 

CFR 173.120(a) and (c). 

7. From the MSDS for the Pro-Poxy 400. I noted that UNITEX provides its customers 

and the public in general with information such as the fact that Pro-Poxy 400 is a 

"Flammable Liquid" and that an explosion hazard exists when the product is exposed 

to heat or flame. See Section 5, Fire Fighting Measures. In addition, the MSDS also 

provides transport information under Section 14. Specifically, customers and the 

general public can easily locate the proper shipping name (Adhesive), the hazard class 

(3), the identification number (UNI 133), and the packing group (PGIII). for Pro-Poxy 

400. Finally, I noted that the MSDS also specified that the Pro-Poxy 400 must be 

labeled "Flammable Liquid 3" when being shipped by air or water. 

Declaration of Jeffrey L. Deiiz 

In the Matter of TGI Freitzht 

Docket No. CPI0NM00I2 

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8. As part of his investigation. 1 sent a Letter ofhivestigation ("LOI") to the shipper. 

Parsons Corporation on February 19. 2010. See attached FAA Proposed Exhibit A-8. 

9. In response to this LOL I received a letter from TGI Freight dated March 18, 2010. 

explaining that TGI Freight has been involved as a dangerous goods agent for Parsons 

Corporation dating back to June of 2009 and served as their shipping agent on 

February 19, 2010. See attached FAA Proposed Exhibit A-23. 

10. In its March 18,2010, letter, TGI Freight admitted that it prepared the Pro-Poxy 400 

on air waybill 027-3371 9873 and that it looked for consumer warnings, but that 

because it did not find any, that the company did not follow its standard procedure and 

obtain a material safety data sheet. TGI Freight then stated that had the MSDS been 

pulled, the company "would have declared this product and included it on the 

hazardous material declaration accompanying air waybill //027-3371-9740." 

11. Under 49 CFR §173.120(a) a flammable liquid is a liquid having a fiash point of not 

more than 140°F. Because Pro-Poxy 400 is a flammable liquid and therefore regulated 

by the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations ("HMR") [Title 

49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) 171.1 t?/.vtY/.]. proper procedures must be 

followed whenever it is shipped. 

Date: f/^^/^^ Signature: 

Prim Name •M'it^e: ' T<itf,. . _ () V^IT . ^I^^ ZMAT f/i^c/,fc/j>-7 

Declarations have the same legal force as affidavits. 28^U.S.C. § 1746. 

Declaration of Jeffrey L. Deitz 

In the Matter of TGI Fremht 

Docket No. CPI0NM00I2 

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Loiaijon ot Incident Ciiv. ANOIORAG H 

Stale: AK O'untiy . US 

.Siieei Address/Mile Marker/V.iriliianie/Airpori/FJodvol W;iiei/Rjver Mile: 4l()iU)ld Intemaiiiinal 

Couiiiy: ANCHORAGE 

ZipOvie'. '.i'J502 

Mode ol TriinsiJOiKiTion. 

Tran^poilaiion Phase. 

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Canier/Reponci Name Ala'ika rViilutes 

Stieei: 4|()0Ol J Iniern.ilional 

Ciiy. ANCHORAG E 

Stale: AK 

Federal DOT ID/Nunibcr: 

Shipper/Olleror Name: Parsons 

Sireei: MX) W. Walnut Si 

Ciiy: PA.SAOrNA 

Slate; CA 

WayhillfShipping Paper: 027;VNC3.'\71'J!i'7:* 

Country: US 

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I X I In Transit Storage 

7,ipCfxJe: 9^502 

Hn/nu i RegiMratinn Number; 

Coiiniry: US Zip U"dc: fMI24 

Haziiiai Regisiraiion Nunibef: 

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14. 

15. 

16. 

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21. 

Origin Slri-ei: 

(it dilleteni Imii i City: Anchorage 

Shippiir address) State: AK Country. US 

Proper .Shipping Name of Hazardous Material. .ADHESIVHS. containing a llaminable li^iiiid 

Teehnical I'rade Name: 

H.i/ardous Class 17, IdeniitiLaiion 18. P.ieking 

/Division: .'D Nuniher: UNM3 3 GroupZip CINJC. 

19. Ou-i'"ily 

Released: 

Was the material -.hipped as a hazardous \saiie'' | | Ves ( S ] No II yes. provide lite CP.A Manifest Numlier: 

Is ihis ,1 Tosre by Inhal.iiton iTIH) Mi:iieiiar.' | [ Ves | \ ' ) No Ifye-., piovide the Ha/ard Zone: 

Was the inaieiial .shipped under an Lveitipiiun. Appioval. or Competent Authoriiy CeiiifiiMlc'.' \ \ Vcs ) \ ' 1 No 

h yes. piovide ihe r.veiiiplion. .Approval, nr C,\ nuniher: 

2^. Was this .in uiideclaieJ ha/anloic niateri:ils -hipmeiuV m Vcs • ^'^ 

[••.11111 001"r5S0i>. i iDi jiit)-n i'ai:e I Repiodueiiiiii of tlijs loriii is peiinittcd 

Ri'im n Nuniher: K-2(M(in,W14«, TiiKKint ; iNiunlur: JSVaiS / J Q / 

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PAR T Ml - PACKA(;IN( , I.MORM A JIO N 

13. De-ti)i.iiioii .SiKel 

City: Keithikan 

Sine. .\K Coiaitry- US ' Zip C.:Je. 

24. Cheek Paekiutiii; Type leheek only one - i(iTii)rc than one, lisi t)]ie of pa^'kajimg, eopy P.m III, and eornplete tor e,icJi t)i)e. 

\ Non-balk 

C\liiKler 

inc 

R A M B

Cargo T,ink Motor Vehic 

PoiiableT:ink . 

leiCT.MV) I I Tank Car 

I I Oilier 

25. See in-;tniLtion-; .mil enter the apprnpnate f,iilurc lOiJes tound ai the end of the insiruilions. Re sun-' loeniei tlieiodes frnni the list that 

j(>iie-.po',isls w tlw piinlcvilav p.icliau'.ny. 'Lype eheeVed ibovc. Eniei the nuiiibor of cixle;. ,i^ 7,)ip)opri,ue to ,le'%iTibe ihc ineiJi;iii Unver the mo-.l 

imporiani i.nlure point in line 1. If there are more th.m Iwn failure points, provide in ihis formal in pan VI. 

lOii. Prin :Je ihe paekayini; ideiiiification rnarkin^s. if .iv,iilable. 

UleniilieaiiiMi Ma!l;in'j.s'. 

1 Single 

2hb. 

27. 

2«. 

Purkage or (liiler Packuning: 

Pnikuging Type: 4 

.Material ot ci'iisirtieimn; G 

Head Type if.iniiTi.-. oiilv): 

[ I f<ciii,-^:ih!,- 1 1 S'on-Rfi>hi\,d>lf 

P.i.Lk.i'.ie C'ap;icny and the i|uamuy 

P.iekate Capacity: 

Ainoimi III P.iekage. 

.S'liriiber in -rhipmeni: 

Number Failed: 

Paekaiiiiii: CoiisiniLiion and Test Inloniiation. 

Manuf:iLiuier: 

Maniii'.ieiure Dale. 

SiTial Number: 

Last Test Dale'. 

Material of Consttuei ion. 

Design IVessua-: 

Shell Ttiieliiiess: 

Head Thickness: 

Setvise Pressure; 

I f Valve or device faiU'd: 

1 ype: 

.Manulaeiuier. 

Model. 

Inner 

26h. 

27, 

28. 

Package lifuii^): I 

Packa^mjiType 

Material of construction: 

Package Capautty anr| the tjoatnily 

Paeka[;e Capacity. 

.Amount m P:ickapcNumber in shipment. 

Number 1 ailed; 

Paekaginj.' Coiislruction and Test lnlorni,iiion. 

Manufaeturer; 

M:inulJi"lure DaleSerial Number: 

Lasi Test Date; 

MaicnnI of destruction . 

29. If the pnckaymy is for Radio.iciive Matenals. complete ihc lolluwing; 

P.iekaitin^C.negory: ( [ Type A j [ Type B ) | Type C | | E^copieJ | | Induslrial 

P.\\:l^a)^'in;;Cert^l",c,»ion| \ S^lfCenilieJ | | U S Cer^^ricai.on Cenir.e,ition Number; 

Nuchde(s) I'lesent: Tiansport Iiide.^: 

.Aciivity. Criiieal Safely lnde\. 

F> 1(111 l)Oll-::Si.>U.( lOl 2()UJ) Pasc 2 Repo'Jiiilioi i of iliis foiin IS peiniilled 

Repi.rl iNumhtr: K-2()l(KM(il4S. Trackin; ; Niinilu-r: 48'M: H 

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V.ipor iGab) Dispersion | | nnvironiiienial Damage | .V [ No Release 

3 1 . Emergency Response Tlie lollowinj; entities lespoiuk-d M i he incident. i Check ;ill ihai apjily) 

) I rne/II.MS Repoil « f | Police Repoii N ) _ j In-huuse cleanup '| ] Other Cleanup 

32. Daui.i'^es: Was the mtnl Jamaec cost more than S50J'' | \ Yes [ X \ No 

If ves. Ciller I'le folliiviang inlormaiion- If no. go to cjue.stion 33. 

.Material Loss; Carrier Damage; Propetty Damage; Response Cost: Rcmi-di at ion/Cleanup Cost. 

iU S O %>i) ' SU SO 

(See damai^e deliniiiDns in the insiruetiuns) 

J3J . Did ihe hazardous material cause or contribute lo a human laialiiy ' | ] Vcs \ S ] No 

If yes, cnicr ilie nuinbci of fatalities fCbolting from the hazaidoos material'. 

Paialities- CiTiplojecs. 0 Rcsponders: 0 General Public- l) 

J3b. Were there human fatalities that diJ not result from hazardous maierial'.' | | Ves [ .\' J No If yes, how many'' 0 

J4. Did the hazardous iri;iieriaK-aiise or coniribuic to persunal injury ' | | Vcs | .V ] No 

If yes, eiiler the niniiher ol injunes resulting from the ha/arJous niaterijl; 

Hospitalized (Admitted Only)- Employees: 0 Rcsponders: 0 General Public: 0 

Non-Hospiialized; rmpioyecs: I) Kesptindcrs. 0 General Public; f) 

fe.g On site lirst aid or Fmergency R'Knn observation ;ind release) 

35. . DiJ the ha/arJou.s material cause or contribute loa n evacuation? ] ) Ves | X ] No 

If ses. pTOviile ihc following infotmaiion; 

Total number of general public evacuated. U Total number itf employees evacuated" 0 Total Evacuated: 0 

Duration of ihe ev,ieuation- (l( hours) 

Jft. Was a major lr:iii.s|)on,iiion anery or facility closed'^ 

37. Was the maierial involved in a crash or dei-ailment'' 

If yes, provide the lollowin j iiilormalion; EstmialcJ speed (mph): D 

Vehicle overturn? 

Vehicle left roadwav/track' 

1 1 

v/track'' 

^'es 

Ves 

( X 1 No If yes, how many 

1 X 1 No 

Weather conditions 

1 1 Vcs 

1 I V.S 

1 1 No 

1 1 No 

P.\R T V - AI R I.NCIDKN'I ' INFORMATIO N I please refer lo ^175 3 I to report a discrepancy fur air shipments) 

iR. \V-.\ithe shipmejit v)» apa^seii^ci jivei.ifi'.' | | Yes 1 X | No 

Il ycs. vv.is il tendered as c;irgo, or as passenger baggage? 

I I C;ii^o I [ P.issetigci baggage* 

3V. Where did the incident occur (if unknown, check ihc appropriate bos for the location \^here the incident '-vas disiovercd).' 

I .X I .Ail canier c;iigo laeihty \ ] Sort Cciiicr | | flagg.ige .Are.i 

I I R\ snifaec to/imm aiipon j ^ ^ Puring llioht ] | During loading/unlo.tding of aircralt 

40. What pliasci.s') h.td (he -hipment ;ili..'ady iindetgone prior to ihe incidcm ?'I'-'lieek all rh:n apply) 

j .X I Shtpmeni li.id iioi been iraiispoiied \ [ Transported by air Mirst tlight) | | Tiansported hy air (."^uh^ieijueni llights) 

) ) hinial iran-poii by highway lo c:ngo facilny [ | Tran.sfer at son cciitei/cjrgo lacihiy 

h'orm IJt.'l K^HIJ'I 1 ;Ul-2'Jli n Pai:c 3 ReproJuclion of llii; loni i is pcfiniited 

Reporl Ntimber: i:-2IH(l03lli4S. Trjckin y Niimbt-r: 4«'I428 ' Z j - O " 

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P\R T V] - DKSCKIP I IO N o r KVtNJ S & 1'ACKA(; K lAlLURt : 

Oesciihe ihi: sei.|iiiji.:e ol CVLTIIS that led ':) 'lie iiwijijiu .wii (he a>:U.m- V.iiten at the iime [<. vas'listoveicd. De^enlie th->- p,ieki'.i:e l;u!ui-e. Liicl'idini^'.he sivt 

and UK,'ar,sri ol holes, ciacks. etc Phot.i^raphs .ind diuj;r:ims sliuiild be .•.Lbmiticd if needed lor claiilicaiion. I:siijiiate the duration ol ihe release. iJ 

p.i;.•-ible. Desciihe \'.hai i^as dune lo tniiiu:i'c the ettccts ol the release Corninue un aildiiional sheets il nece-.-ary. 

Un.leelaied hazni.ii lound whde -neening .Nonhed local l-'AA h.izmat :igeiiis. 

PAR T Vl l - KllCOMMKNDATIONS/ACTION S TAKF N T O PRtVKN T KKCURKKNCE : 

Wlvjif yo'a iioj able (o Jo so. sue-^esi -.M desciibe chimges isuch -is -.'.Jditioii'il training, u^e ot tx'ticr pi'.s-t.igiiii;. m impioveJ s'peintion proceJucci) ui help 

preveni recuirence. Provide reconirneiidalions lor iinprovemem lo hazardous materials ir,ai.sponalion beyond ihe control ot your mdividual company. 

Continue on additional sheets if necessarv. 

PAR T Vlll-CO M AC T INFORMATIO N 

CoiiLict's Name: Mike Hgeland 

Coniaci' i Title. Cargii Supervisor 

Busmeis Name- Alask.i Aijhiics 

AJJiess 

Slicei iKJriOld Intcin.iiindal 

City: ANCHORAGF. 

State. .AK Omntts; US 

Telephone Number ')l)7-2(i6-7SL'i 

Fai; NuniherHazmat Reei.strnuon Nmnbcr (if not alreadv proviJcd)-

7-ip CCKIC- 905112 

i;-iiiail Address. inike.cj:eljiidi'?:i!askaair ccim 

Piep;'.f,:i ;s. | \ \ CAir.ei-| j Shi^>pei \ \ Facility | | Other 

D.ne: 3/10/2010 

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Pieaso accept this IcttcT as an explanation ofour actions regarding the .Alaska Airlines 

shipment of I'ehruary l^^th. 2010 airuay hill ^ 027-3J7I-'^S73 . 

Tgi I reight has been involved as a dangerous goods agent for Parsons Ci>rporation dating 

back to June ot 200'^. .Attached you will tlnd documentation Kora lire extinguisher that 

we shipped on air vsavbill H 027-3371-^)825 (LATA) and (^RM-D materials{CFR-49| that 

we shipped on air waybill 027-3371-9740. These two shipments were tendered lo us at 

the same lime as the Pro-po\y 400 on air waybill 027-3371-9873, 

Had Parsons requested any other airline, ail packages mentioned abo\e would have been 

tendered to the airline on one air waybill. I he .shipments were divided onto separate hills 

as a requirement of Alaska .Airlines. 

i am alsi> including training records Tor JetTJueneman. .lelT is employed at Tgi Freight as 

iHir Warehouse Manager/ Hazardous Materials Specialist and i,s the person thai prepared 

ihis shipment, Il is our standard procedure to inspect each package for any indication of 

hazardous material. In this case Jeff first identitled the tire extinguisher. Ffe marked and 

labeled it and logged it for dt>cumeniation. Next he identitled cartons of consumer 

commodities and cartridges power device. He confirmed thai the inner containers t)f the 

liquids met the requirements of 173.27. and labeled each as (.iRM-[)-Air. Both were 

[ouL2ed for documentation. 

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Wlien identifying the i'ro-poly 400 he first examined (he tntlsidc of ihe factory canon.' 

I lie carton appeared to Jeff lo he a ;shipping container. Nowhere on the carton was any 

indication -.'f ha>:ardous material, There was no UN number, proper shipping name or 

hazard labels. Clo.ser e.xaniinalion of labels on the carton revealed no consumer warnings 

ihat would indicate the contents being hazardous, (See attached picUires). .As an 

additiiMial precaution Jeff opened the bo.x to examine the inner containers for any 

consumer warnings dial mighl indicate ihal the prtvdviet may be ilamniable. corrosive or 

loxic. 

fypical consumer warnings that wc look for are "Keep away from heat or tlame". " Do 

not use in enclosed areas". "Fumes may ignite", "Contact with skin or eyes may cause 

hums (^r blindness". "Poison, keep out of the reach of children". Many manufacturers 

now choose to print mim'aturcs of the diamond shaped hazard labels on each inner 

c»>nlainer. Nowhere on the inner containers was there even the slightest indication thai ihe 

product presented any danger to the u.ser. 

.At this stage Jeff was confident that the product was non regulated as a hazardous 

material and identitled it as such on the air waybill. Because he found no warnings like 

those memioned above, he was satistled thai a search for a material safety data sheet was 

unnecessar\'. 

We have since then printed a MSDS for the Pro-po.\y and have discovered a 

di.screpancy. fn section 5 the MSDS lists the product as having a Hash point of 65 

degrees Fahrenheit. However, in section 14 the MSDS contradicts itself by staling that 

the product is a packing group ((( tlammable. 

fn an attempt to determine that the cartons that we received and shipped were a shipping 

container. I called Unitex in Kansas City. MO Phone ^ (816-231-7700). I lirst spoke with 

Mulian in the chemistrv- department. He conHrmed that the flashpoint for pari A is 65 

degrees F and went on to explain that they list the product as a packing group 111. He 

then directed me to .lason Harris. 

Jason made reference lo I 73.121 (b) (I) (i) (ii) (iii) to explain the reason for a 65 degree 

[lacking group fll. He then provided the following example as a typical shipment of Propoxy 400. The unmarked white display boxes (as picuircd in this packet) arc stacked on a 

pallet ihen stretch wriipped. This confirms that the white cartons that we shipped are an 

outer c\MUainer as described in ! 7! .8. 

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I he product is then listed IMI the bill of lading as Adhesive. I.'n 1 133. pg III. It is Ijnitex's 

incorrect bolieflhat 173.150 (b) 172.301 la) (I) relieves them from all marking and 

labeling requirements for surface shipment. I le added that a smaller shipment of one \>r 

iwo o\' the same cartons would receive a Consumer commodity label. 

Our research has determined that the manufacturer does ship this product from their 

facility in the packages as we received them. In addition, they have failed to mark those 

outer packages as required by 172.300 and 172.301. These facts combined with the lack 

of any consumer warning of flammability on the inner containers led us to ship the 

product as a non regulated item. 

It is our stance at Tgi Freight that we acted accordingly based on the inforination 

provided us on the manufacture's .shipping containers. Had the cartons been marked as 

required or the inner containers marked with a tlammable warning we would have 

followed our standard procedure and obtained a material .safety data sheet. We would 

have then declared this product and included it on the hazardous maierial declaration 

accompanying air waybill ti 027-3371-9740, 

I hope thai this correspondence adequately explains the reasons for our actions involving 

this particular shipment, it'I can provide any further information please feel free lo 

contact me. 

Sincerelv. 

Todd Clark 

President. Tiii Co. Inc 

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MSD S '^^*®''*^' Safety Data Sheet 

PRO-POXY 400 

MSDS Number- 1003 Revision Date: 7/2/2008 

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PRODUCT AND COMPANY iDENTlFlCATlON 

IVIanufacturer 

UNITEX 

3101 Gardner Ave 

Kans.is City. MO 64120 

Contact: Technical Services 

Telephone Number: 816-231 -7700 

FAX Number: 816-483-3149 

E-Mail: mail@unitex-chemicals com 

Web www.unitex-chemicals-com 

Product Name; 

Revision Date: 

MSDS Number: 

Product Code: 

Chemical Family: 

Product Use: 

PRO-POXY 400 

7/2/2008 

1003 

PRO-POXY 400 

Epoxy Resin. Epoxy Acrylate Blend 

All-weather epoxy acrylate hybnd anchoring gel 

Chemtrec Emergency Telephone No 800-424-9300 

Route of Entry: 

Target Organs: 

Inhalation: 

Skin Contact: 

Eye Contact: 

Ingestion: 

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 

Eyes. Skin, Swallowing, Inhalation 

Eyes, Skin, Upper Respiratory System. Medical conditions aggravated by exposure (none 

identified) 

May produce irritation, sensitization. 

May produce irritation, sensitization. 

May cause irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, and redness. 

May produce irritation, sensitization. 

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 

Ingredients; 

Gas # chemical Name Perc. 

Component A 

80626 

9010862 

14808607 

Acrylate Blend 

I 

I 

! silica, crystalline 

Component B 

94360 I Benzoyl peroxide 

68515402 ! 

471251 I Calcium carbonate 

25068386 I Epoxy Resin 

30-50% 

40-60% 

10-25% 

10-2 5% 

20-50% 

10-25% 
MSD S Material Safety Data Sheet 

PRO-POXY 400 

MSDS Number: 1003 Revision Dale: 7/2/2008 

Inhalation: 

Skin Contact: 

Eye Contact: 

Ingestion: 

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FIRST AID MEASURES 

If respiratory irritation occurs, go to fresh air. Flood work area with fresh air. If irritation continues 

seek medical attention. 

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove product from skin immediately with a dry cloth 

or paper towel Wash affected area(s) thoroughly with soap and water. SOLVENTS SHOULD 

NOT BE USED because they carry the irritant into the skin. If irritation persists, seek medical 

attention. 

Flush the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If necessary, gently hold eyelids open 

during the flush. Immediately seek medical attention. 

Obtain immediate medical attention. Drink large amounts of water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING 

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 

Flash Point: 

Flash Point Method: 

Burning Rate: 

Autoignition Temperature: 

LEL: 

UEL: 

Flammability Classification: 

A-65F/B-315 F 

Pensky Martens Closed Cup 

No data available 

No data available 

A: 2.1% B. n/a -

A- 12.5% 8- n/a 

Flammable Liquid 

Treat as flammable liquid, with explosive vapors Self contained breathing apparatus may be required. Protect against eye 

and skin contact. Fight fire from distance as heat may rupture containers Avoid breathing vapors. Explosion hazard when 

exposed to heat or flame. Cool exposed containers with water. Vapor is heavier than air and can travel a considerable 

distance to a source of ignition and flashback. 

NFPA Class B-C extinguisher (dry chemical or foam) for class 1c fires. Water spray may be ineffective on fire but can protect 

fire fighters and cool closed containers. Use fog nozzles if water is used. Use supplied breathing masks. 

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 

Eliminate all ignition sources (flares, flames including pilot lights, electrical sparks) Use anti-spariting tools Persons not wearing protective 

equipment should be e'<cluded from area or until spill clean-up has been completed Slop sp'H at source. Prevent from entering drains, sewers, 

streams or other bodies of water Prevent from spreading. Try lo prevent parts A & B from mixing Collect with absorbent material and place in 

containor for proper disposal. For large spill, transfer to salvage vessels and dispose of according to slate, local and federal regulations Flush area 

with water to remove residue. DO NOT CONFINE Never return spillage to original conlainer for reuse 

HANDLING AND STORAGE 

Handling Precautions: 

Storage Requirements: 

For professional use only. Avoid eye/skin contact. Wash after using and before eating or 

smoking. Avoid breathing vapors. Use as directed. Avoid uncontrolled mixing with other 

mixtures (strong acids, bases and amines). Hazardous polymerization may occur with 

excessive heat. 

Store in a cool/dry location. Do not allow material to freeze, as product may be damaged. 

Store away from sparks and open flames. 

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MSD S Material Safety Data Sheet 

PRO-POXY 400 

MSDS Number: 1003- Revision Date: 7/2/2008 

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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 

Engineering Controls: 

Protective Equipment: 

Exposure Guidelines/Other: 

Respiratory Protection: NIOSH approved respirator for emergency use or when 

inadequate ventilation may exist. Local exhaust is preferable. Mechanical equipment is 

acceptable. Protective chemical resistant gloves (recommended butyl rubber solvent 

resistant gloves), safety goggles/face shield and splash bib Other equipment as 

required to prevent prolonged contact. Written respirator program is outlined in 29 CFR 

1910.134, and is required by OSHA. 

This material is not listed by the international Agency for 

Research on Cancer, the National Toxicology Program, or the 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 

\£WS^^^ ^ 

Appearance: 

Physical State: 

Odor; 

PH: 

Vapor Pressure: 

Vapor Density: 

VOC: 

Evap. Rate: 

1 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 

A- White Gel, distinctive odor 

Gel 

A:Distinctive B:Slight odor 

ND 

N/E 

A: 3.5 8: n/a 

A. n/a B. n/a 

Ether=1 A<3 B> 

B-Black Gel, slight odor 

Boiling Point: 

Freezing/Melting Pt,: 

Solubility: 

Spec Grav./Density: 

ND 

ND/NE 

nil 

A:1.56 B:1.64 

KUW^Bg 1 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 

Stability: 

Conditions to avoid: 

n/taterials to avoid (incompatabillty): 

Hazardous Decomposition products: 

Hazardous Polymerization: 

Stable 

Heat, sparks and open flames. Hazardous polymerization may occur with heat. 

Isolate from strong oxidizers, acids, bases and amines. 

CO, C02, hydrocarbons 

A: Occurs with heat, absence of inhibitor, addition of catalyst. 

B: Does not occur 

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

No data availabl e 

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

No data available . 

n?mmmsi' DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 

Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. 

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PRO-POXY 400 

MSDS Number 1003 Revision Date; 7/2/2008 

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION 

Shipping Name: Adhesive, 3,. UN1133, PGIII, Emergency Response Guide NO. 27 

Label Flammable Liquid 3 (only when shipping by air or water) 

Canada EPA: All ingredients listed on DSL. 

WHMIS: A n/a B: class C 

REGULATORY INFORMATION 

THis MSDS has been prepared i n accordance wit h federal OSHA Hazard Communication standard 29 

CFR 1910.1200. 

HMis Codes: Health(2) Flammability(3) Reactivity(2 ) PPECJ) 

WHMIS". A: n/a B: class c 

Hazard class 3, Flammable Liquid 

Adhesive, 3, UN1133, PGiii, Emergency Response Guide No. 21 

Canada EPA: All ingredients listed on DSL 

TSCA Inventory Status: chemical components are listed on TSCA inventory SARA Title ill. 

Section 313. This product contains mercaptan which is subject to reporting under section 313 

or SARA Title III (40CFR Part 372). 

OTHER INFORMATION 

The information and vecommendEilions in this docLimnet are based or. the best irformation available to us ai ihe time o( preparation. We make no 

other warranty, expressed or implied, as to its correctness or completness, or as to the results or reliance of this product. 

This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. 

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