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Material Safety Data Sheet

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

MOR-FREE ELM-415A Adhesive

Revision date: 06/09/2004

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

Emergency telephone number

1 800 424 9300

Local Emergency telephone number

989-636-4400

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS-No. Concentration

Polyurethane resin Not Hazardous 99.9 - 100.0 %

Toluene diisocyanate 26471-62-5 < 0.1 %

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

Appearance

Form liquid clear 

Colour light yellow 

Odour Typical 
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Hazard Summary INHALATION OF VAPOR OR MIST CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING:

TIGHTNESS IN THE CHEST

IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, AND LUNGS

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

HEADACHE

IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.

MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY INHALATION AND SKIN 

CONTACT.

LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO DIISOCYANATES MAY CAUSE 

LUNG DAMAGE, INCLUDING REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION, 

WHICH MAY BE PERMANENT.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes: Material can cause the following:

irritation

Skin: Material can cause the following:

Skin irritation

May cause allergic skin reaction.

May cause sensitization of susceptible persons by skin contact.

Ingestion: Material can cause the following:

gastrointestinal irritation

Irritating to the mouth, throat and stomach.

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

Sensitization

irritation of nose, throat, and lungs

tightness in the chest

shortness of breath

headache

Chronic Exposure: Long term exposure to diisocyanates may cause lung damage, including reduced 

lung function, which may be permanent.

Toluene diisocyanate US CA CRT Carcinogenic.

Toluene diisocyanate NTP CARC Anticipated carcinogen.

Toluene diisocyanate IARC Possible carcinogen.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

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

case of shortness of breath, give oxygen. Consult a physician.

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: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.

Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If a 

person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Immediate medical attention is 

required

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash point ca.> 250 °C (> 482.00 °F ) Method Not Specified

Ignition temperature 460.0 °C (860.00 °F) 
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Lower explosion limit No data available

Upper explosion limit No data available

Thermal decomposition During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases and/or fumes may be 

generated during combustion or decomposition.

Suitable extinguishing 

media:

water spray

dry powder

foam

carbon dioxide (CO2)

Specific hazards during fire fighting: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water 

courses. Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing 

apparatus.

Further information: Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in 

accordance with local regulations.

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Ventilate the area.

Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions

Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.

Do not contaminate surface water.

Methods for cleaning up

Contain and collect spillage 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).

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For personal protection see section 8.

Storage

Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limit(s)

Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.

Component Regulation Type of listing Value

Toluene diisocyanate Rohm and Haas TWA 0.036 mg/m3 

Rohm and Haas STEL 0.14 mg/m3 

Eye protection: safety glasses with side-shields
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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): rubber or plastic gloves Gloves should be removed 

and replaced immediately if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough. Rinse and 

remove gloves immediately after use. Wash hands with soap and water.

Skin and body protection: Chemical resistant apron

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.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Handle in accordance with 

good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Engineering measures: Use 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 clear 

Colour light yellow 

Odour Typical 

pH not applicable

Boiling point/range not applicable

Melting point/range not applicable

Flash point ca.> 250 °C (> 482.00 °F) Method Not Specified

Ignition temperature 460 °C (860.00 °F) 

Lower explosion limit No data available

Upper explosion limit No data available

Vapour pressure No data available

Relative vapour density No data available

Water solubility insoluble, Reacts

Relative density 1.22 at 25.00 °C (77.00 °F) 

Viscosity, dynamic 4,000 - 7,000 mPa.s at 40.00 °C (104.00 °F) 

Evaporation rate No data available

Percent volatility negligible

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

specification.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous reactions Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Materials to avoid Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents. 
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No toxicity data are available for this material.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product has no known eco-toxicological effects.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Environmental precautions: Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.

Do not contaminate surface water.

Disposal

For disposal, incinerate or landfill at a permitted facility in accordance with local, state, and federal 

regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT

Not regulated for transport

IMO/IMDG

Not regulated (Not dangerous for transport)

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

Chronic Health Hazard

SARA TITLE III: Section 313 Information (40CFR372)

This product does not contain a chemical which is listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis 

concentrations.

CERCLA Information (40CFR302.4)

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.

CERCLA Components: Toluene diisocyanate 26471-62-5 100 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.
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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 cancer:

Components: m-Tolylidene diisocyanate 26471-62-5

16. OTHER INFORMATION

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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