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Material Safety Data Sheet

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 

 ADCOTETM 76R36B

Revision date: 09/05/2007 

Supplier ROHM AND HAAS CHEMICALS LLC

A Subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company 

100 INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-2399 United States 

For non-emergency information contact: 215-592-3000

For non-emergency information contact: 215-592-3000 

Emergency telephone number

1 800 424 9300 

Local emergency telephone number

989-636-4400 

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS-No. Concentration

Polyester resin(s) Not Hazardous 38.0 - 40.0% 

Methyl ethyl ketone 78-93-3 28.0 - 30.0% 

Toluene 108-88-3 24.0 - 26.0% 

Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate 108-65-6 2.0 - 4.0% 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 

Emergency Overview 

Appearance

Form liquid 

Colour Light colored 

Odour Solvent odor 
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Hazard Summary CAUTION!

FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. 

MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT. 

THE SOLVENT(S) IN THIS MATERIAL CAN BE ABSORBED 

THROUGH INTACT SKIN. 

INHALATION MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE AND 

INCOORDINATION. 

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) EFFECTS 

COMA 

DEATH 

PROLONGED OR REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE TO THE 

SOLVENT(S) IN THIS MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING: 

LIVER DAMAGE 

KIDNEY DAMAGE 

BLOOD DISORDERS 

CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. 

MODERATE SKIN IRRITATION 

ASPIRATION MAY CAUSE PULMONARY OEDEMA AND 

PNEUMONITIS.

Potential Health Effects

Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation 

 Eye contact 

 Skin contact 

 Dermal Absorption 

Eyes: The solvent(s) in this material can cause the following: 

Severe irritation 

temporary corneal injury 

tearing 

Pain 

Skin: The solvent(s) in this material can be absorbed through intact skin. 

The solvent(s) in this material can cause the following: 

slight to moderate irritation 

skin sensitization 

Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause the following: 

defatting and drying of the skin which can lead to irritation and dermatitis 

Ingestion: Material is possibly harmful if swallowed. 

Material can cause the following: 

headache 

nausea 

diarrhea 

dizziness 

Lack of coordination 

Vomiting 

drowsiness 

coma 

Aspiration may cause pulmonary oedema and pneumonitis. 

death 

Inhalation: Inhalation of solvent vapor or mist can cause the following: 

irritation of nose, throat, and lungs 

headache 

Vomiting 

drowsiness 
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nausea 

dizziness 

Lack of coordination 

central nervous system (CNS) effects 

unconsciousness 

Inhalation of high solvent vapor or mist concentrations can cause the following: 

damage to the upper respiratory tract 

coma 

death 

Chronic Exposure: Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) can cause central nervous system (CNS) effects. 

Prolonged or repeated overexposure to propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate can cause the 

following: - liver damage - kidney damage - blood disorders 

Prolonged or repeated overexposure to toluene can cause the following: - irritation of the respiratory 

tract - enlarged liver - kidney effects - cardiac sensitization 

Methyl ethyl ketone IRIS Not classifiable. 

Toluene ACGIH Not classifiable as a 

human carcinogen. 

Toluene US CA65CRT Developmental toxin. 

Toluene IARC Classification not possible 

from current data. 

Toluene IRIS Not classified. 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES 

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. 

Immediate medical attention is required. 

Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with soap and 

plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. 

Eye contact: Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Immediate medical attention is required. 

Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If a person vomits when lying on 

his back, place him in the recovery position. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Call a physician 

immediately. 

Notes to physician

Massive ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone may cause gastric irritation with absorption leading to 

metabolic acidosis with an anion gap. CNS narcosis and cardiac arrhythmias effects may be similar to 

other organic solvents. Acute massive exposure to toluene can cause transient hematuria and 

albuminuria. Cardiac arrhythmias can occur after massive inhalation. 

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash point -4 °C ( 24.80 °F ) estimated

Ignition temperature 480.0 °C ( 896.00 °F) Toluene

Lower explosion limit 1.40 %(V)Methyl ethyl ketone

Upper explosion limit 11.40 %(V)Methyl ethyl ketone

Thermal decomposition Heating or fire conditions liberates toxic gas., Carbon oxides 

Suitable extinguishing 

media:

Foam 

Carbon dioxide (CO2) 

Dry powder 

Water spray 
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Specific hazards during fire fighting: Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. 

Heated material can form flammable or explosive vapors with air. Closed containers may rupture via 

pressure build-up when exposed to fire or extreme heat. 

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and 

protective suit. 

Further information: For safety reasons in case of fire, containers should be stored separately in 

closed containments. 

Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 

Environmental precautions 

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. 

Methods for cleaning up 

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. 

Remove all sources of ignition. 

Ensure adequate ventilation. 

Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, 

diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national 

regulations (see section 13). 

No sparking tools should be used. 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 

Handling

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear 

suitable respiratory equipment. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Wear personal protective 

equipment. For personal protection see section 8. CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN 

EMPTY. Since emptied containers retain product residue follow all MSDS and label warnings even 

after container is emptied. 

Storage

Storage conditions: Material can burn; limit indoor storage to approved areas equipped with 

automatic sprinklers. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from 

heat and sources of ignition. Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the 

technological safety standards. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 

Exposure limit(s)

Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist. 

Component Regulation Type of listing Value

Methyl ethyl ketone Rohm and Haas TWA 50 ppm

 Rohm and Haas STEL 100 ppm

 ACGIH TWA 200 ppm

 ACGIH STEL 300 ppm

 NIOSH/GUIDE REL 590 mg/m3 200 ppm

 NIOSH/GUIDE STEL 885 mg/m3 300 ppm

 OSHA_TRANS PEL 590 mg/m3 200 ppm

 Z1A TWA 590 mg/m3 200 ppm

 Z1A STEL 885 mg/m3 300 ppm

Component Regulation Type of listing Value

Toluene Rohm and Haas TWA 10 ppm

 Rohm and Haas STEL 20 ppm

 Rohm and Haas Absorbed via skin 
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 ACGIH TWA 20 ppm

 NIOSH/GUIDE REL 375 mg/m3 100 ppm

 NIOSH/GUIDE STEL 560 mg/m3 150 ppm

 OSHA/Z2 TWA 200 ppm

 OSHA/Z2 Ceiling 300 ppm

 OSHA/Z2 MAX. CONC 500 ppm

 Z1A TWA 375 mg/m3 100 ppm

 Z1A STEL 560 mg/m3 150 ppm

Component Regulation Type of listing Value

Propylene glycol methyl 

ether acetate 

Rohm and Haas TWA 30 ppm

 Rohm and Haas STEL 90 ppm

 Rohm and Haas Absorbed via skin 

 WEEL TWA 50 ppm

Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles Eye protection worn must be compatible with respiratory 

protection system employed. 

Hand protection: Chemical-resistant gloves should be worn whenever this material is handled. The 

glove(s) listed below may provide protection against permeation. (Gloves of other chemically resistant 

materials may not provide adequate protection): SilverShield Gloves butyl-rubber 4H Glove 

(Trademark of Safety 4 A/S of Denmark) Gloves should be removed and replaced immediately if there 

is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough. Before removing gloves clean them with 

soap and water. 

Respiratory protection: A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 

requirements or equivalent must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator’s 

use. None required if airborne concentrations are maintained below the exposure limit listed in 

Exposure Limit Information. Where vapors and/or mists may occur, wear a properly fitted NIOSH 

approved (or equivalent) half-mask, air-purifying respirator. Air-purifying respirators should be 

equipped with NIOSH approved (or equivalent) organic vapor cartridges and N95 filters. If oil mist is 

present, use R95 or P95 filters. 

Hygiene measures: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. 

Engineering measures: Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation. 

Use explosion-proof local exhaust ventilation with a minimum capture velocity of 100 ft/min (0.5 m/sec) 

at the point of vapor evolution. Refer to the current edition of Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of 

Recommended Practice published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists 

for information on the design, installation, use, and maintenance of exhaust systems. 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 

Appearance

Form liquid 

Colour Light colored 

Odour Solvent odor 

pH Not Applicable

Boiling point/range 80 °C ( 176.00 °F) Methyl ethyl ketone

Flash point -4 °C ( 24.80 °F) estimated

Ignition temperature 480 °C (896.00 °F) Toluene

Lower explosion limit 1.40 %(V)Methyl ethyl ketone

Upper explosion limit 11.40 %(V)Methyl ethyl ketone

Vapour pressure 100.0 mmHg Methyl ethyl ketone 

Relative vapour density 3.1Toluene
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Water solubility negligible

Relative density 0.96

Viscosity, dynamic 1,700.000 mPa.s

Evaporation rate 5.70 Methyl ethyl ketone

Percent volatility 58 - 60 % 

VOC’s 575 g/l

NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a 

specification. 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous reactions No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 

Stable under recommended storage conditions. 

Conditions to avoid Heat, flames and sparks. 

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents 

Hazardous 

decomposition 

products Formaldehyde 

Phenol 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

No toxicity data are available for this material. 

Component: Methyl ethyl ketone

Acute oral toxicity LD50 rat 2,737 mg/kg 

Component: Toluene

Acute oral toxicity LD50 rat > 2,000 mg/kg 

Component: Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate

Acute oral toxicity LD50 rat 8,532 mg/kg 

Component: Methyl ethyl ketone

Acute inhalation 

toxicity

LC50 rat 8 h 23,500 mg/l 

Component: Toluene

Acute inhalation 

toxicity

LC50 rat 4 h 15.07 mg/l 

Component: Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate

Acute inhalation 

toxicity

LC50 rat 6 h 23.49 mg/l 

Component: Methyl ethyl ketone

Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rabbit male > 5,000 mg/kg 

Component: Toluene

Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rabbit > 3,000 mg/kg 

Component: Toluene
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Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rabbit 14,000 mg/kg 

Component: Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate

Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rabbit >5,000 mg/kg 

Component: Toluene

Subchronic toxicity IARC assessment: this product is not classifiable as to its 

carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3). 

Component: Toluene

Toxicity to reproduction

In laboratory studies, birth defects, increased fetal lethality and delayed fetal development have 

been observed in offspring of female animals exposed during pregnancy. 

Component: Toluene

Teratogenicity

Toluene has been demonstrated to be embryofetotoxic and teratogenic in laboratory animals. 

Component: Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate

Toxicity to reproduction

Dermal teratology testing of this solvent (with less than 3% beta isomer) revealed no maternally 

toxic, teratogenic or fetotoxic responses in rats or rabbits exposed to concentrations of 1,000 and 

2,000 mg/kg per day. 

Component: Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate

Mutagenicity

No significant mutagenic response was observed and the carcinogenic potential of the material is 

therefore considered to be low. 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

There is no data available for this product. 

Methyl ethyl ketone

Ecotoxicity effects

Toxicity to fish LC50 Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) 96 h 

3,220 mg/l 

Toxicity to aquatic 

invertebrates

 LC50 Daphnia magna 48 h 

5,091 mg/l 

Toluene

Ecotoxicity effects

Toxicity to fish LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) 96 h 

24 ppm 

Toxicity to fish LC50 Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) 96 h 

26 ppm 

Toxicity to fish LC50 Bluegill sunfish 96 h 

13 ppm 

Toxicity to algae EC50 Algae 96 h 

>433 ppm 

Toxicity to aquatic 

invertebrates

 EC50 Daphnia magna 48 h 

11.5 ppm 

Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
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Ecotoxicity effects

Toxicity to fish LC50 Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) 96 h 

161 mg/l 

Toxicity to aquatic 

invertebrates

 EC50 Daphnia magna 48 h 

>500 mg/l 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 

Environmental precautions: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. 

Disposal

Waste Classification: 40 CFR 261.30 - .38 - Listed Waste D035 D001, 100 lbs. 

When a decision is made to discard this material as supplied, it is classified as a RCRA hazardous 

waste with the characteristic of ignitability and toxicity. 

For disposal, incinerate this material at a facility that complies with local, state, and federal regulations. 

(See 40 CFR 268) 

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 

DOT

Proper shipping name Resin solution 

UN-No. UN 1866 

Class 3

Packing group II

Reportable Quantity Methyl ethyl ketone, Toluene 

IMO/IMDG

Proper shipping name RESIN SOLUTION 

UN-No. UN 1866 

Class 3

Packing group II

Transportation classifications may vary by container volume and may be influenced by regional or 

country variations in regulations

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 

Workplace Classification 

This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 

1910.1200). 

This product is a ‘controlled product’ under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information 

System (WHMIS). 

SARA TITLE III: Section 311/312 Categorizations (40CFR370): Acute Health Hazard 

Fire Hazard 

Chronic Health Hazard 

SARA TITLE III: Section 313 Information (40CFR372)

This product contains a chemical which is listedin Section 313 at or above de minimis concentrations. 

The following listed chemicals are present: (Quantity present is found elsewhere on this MSDS.)

SARA Title III Components: Toluene 108-88-3

CERCLA Information (40CFR302.4)
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This material is regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and 

Liability Act (CERCLA)and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III 

Section 304. This material is or contains chemical(s) listed in 40 CFR Table 302.4 or nondesignated 

RCRA ICR substance(s). (Nondesignated ICR substances apply to materials that will not be reused.) 

The Reportable Quantity(s) (RQ) are listed below. Releases in excess of its reportable quantity must 

be reported to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) and to the appropriate state and local 

emergency response organizations. 

See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, Subsection Disposal, for CERCLA classification.

CERCLA Components: Methyl ethyl ketone 78-93-3 5,000 lbs RQ

Toluene 108-88-3 1,000 lbs RQ

US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) All components of this product are in compliance 

with the inventory listing requirements of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical 

Substance Inventory. 

Pennsylvania

Any material listed as “Not Hazardous” in the CAS REG NO. column of SECTION 2, 

Composition/Information On Ingredients, of this MSDS is a trade secret under the provisions of the 

Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act. 

California (Proposition 65)

This product contains a component or components known to the state of California to cause birth 

defects or other reproductive harm:

Components: Toluene 108-88-3

16. OTHER INFORMATION 

Hazard Rating

Health Fire Reactivity

HMIS 3* 3 0

HMIS: * = Chronic Effects (See Hazards Identification) 

Legend

ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists 

BAc Butyl acetate 

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration 

PEL Permissible Exposure Limit 

STEL Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL): 

TLV Threshold Limit Value 

TWA Time Weighted Average (TWA): 

| Bar denotes a revision from prior MSDS. 

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information 

and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe 

handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a 

warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and 

may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, 

unless specified in the text. 

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