Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

HB FULLER ALL PURPOSE CAULK

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Flexible non- slump acrylic sealant for interior and exterior use in joints, gaps or
cracks in most building situations. Can be tooled using a smooth spatula, a damp cloth or
wet fingers.

SYNONYMS

"H.B. Fuller Caulk In Colors", "All Purpose Caulk Acrylic Sealant", "Acrylic Joint Filler
Fuller", "Acrylic Sealant Fuller", "Caulk In Colors Fuller", "Caulk In Colours Fuller",
"Acrylic Gap Filler Fuller", "Siliconised Acrylic Sealant Fuller"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  Inhalation of vapor is more likely at higher than normal temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually via skin contact and  inhalation of the vapours.  Contact with the eyes will cause tearing, smarting and redness.  Skin contact from prolonged periods may cause dermatitis in sensitive  individuals.  Inhalation of concentrated vapours may cause headache, coughing and  dizziness. As a precautionary measure, preclude from exposure those  individuals having a history of respiratory ailments.  The material has low oral toxicity.  Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and  abdominal pain.  WARNING : Acrylonitrile has been classified by ACGIH as A2 - Suspected  Human Carcinogen and IARC as Group 2A -  probably carcinogenic to humans.                    [RTECS 1989]  Use strict occupational hygiene practices to minimize all personal contact.