Safety Data Sheet

Cyanoacrylate
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1. Identification

1.1. Product identifier

Product Identity A-3202B, A-2616, A-2601
Alternate Names Cyanoacrylate Adhesive
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Intended use See Technical Data Sheet.
Application Method See Technical Data Sheet.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Name Arrowhead Forensics
11030 Strang Line Road
Lenexa, KS 66215

Contact Telephone No. 1 (913) 894-8388

Customer Service:

2. Hazard(s) identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Combustible Liquid;H227 Combustible Liquid.
Skin Irrit. 2;H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2;H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Carc. 2;H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
STOT SE 3;H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

2.2. Label elements

Using the Toxicity Data listed in section 11 and 12 the product is labeled as follows.

Warning

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H227 Combustible liquid.

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

[Prevention]:
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat / sparks / open flames / hot surfaces - No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
[Response]:
P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304+312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician if you feel unwell.
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and
easy to do - continue rinsing.
P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice / attention.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label).
P332+313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice / attention.
P337+313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice / attention.
P340 Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
[Storage]:
P403+235 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
[Disposal]:
P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / national regulations.

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3. Composition/information on ingredients

This product contains the following substances that present a hazard within the meaning of the relevant State and
Federal Hazardous Substances regulations.
Ingredient/Chemical Designations Weight % GHS Classification Notes
Ethyl cyanoacrylate 50 - 75 Eye Irrit. 2;H319 [1]
CAS Number: 0007085-85-0 STOT SE 3;H335
Skin Irrit. 2;H315
Methyl methacrylate polymer 10 - 25 Not Classified [1]
CAS Number: 0009011-14-7
Hydroquinone 0.10 - 1.0 Carc. 2;H351 [1][2]
CAS Number: 0000123-31-9 Muta. 2;H341
Acute tox. 4;H302
Eye Dam. 1;H318
Skin Sens. 1;H317
Aquatic Acute 1;H400
In accordance with paragraph (i) of §1910.1200, the specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been
withheld as a trade secret.
[1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard.
[2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit.
[3] PBT-substance or vPvB-substance.
*The full texts of the phrases are shown in Section 16.

4. First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, give
artificial respiration. If unconscious place in the recovery position and obtain immediate
medical attention. Give nothing by mouth.
Eyes Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. If
eyelids are bonded closed, release eyelashes with warm water by covering with a wet pad.
Do not force eye open. Cyanoacrylate will bond to eye protein and will cause lachrymatory
effect which will help to debond the adhesive. Keep eye covered until debonding is
complete, usually within 1-3 days. Medical attention should be sought in case solid
particles of polymerized cyanoacrylate may have been trapped behind the eyelid causing
abrasive damage.
Skin Do not pull bonded skin apart. Soak in warm soapy water. Gently peel apart using a blunt
instrument. If skin is burned due to the rapid generation of heat by a large drop, seek
medical attention. If lips are bonded, apply warm water to the lips and encourage wetting
and pressure from saliva in the mouth. Peal or roll lips apart. Do not pull lips apart with
direct opposing force.

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Ingestion Ensure breathing passages are not obstructed. The product will polymerize rapidly and
bond to the mouth making it almost impossible to swallow. Saliva will separate any
solidified product in several hours. Prevent the patient from swallowing any separated
mass.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Overview Skin contact may cause burns. Bonds skin rapidly. Skin and eye irritant. Vapor is irritating
to eyes and mucous membranes. When above TLV. Prolonged overexposure to vapors
may produce allergic reactions with asthma like symptoms in sensitive individuals. Possible
cancer hazard. Contains an ingredient which may cause cancer based on animal data (See
Section 3 and Section 15 for each ingredient). Risk of cancer depends on duration and
level of exposure.
See section 2 for further details.
Eyes Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Causes skin irritation.

5. Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemicals, Foam
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition: Irritating organic vapors may be released. Use of a SCBA is recommended.
Keep away from heat / sparks / open flames / hot surfaces - No smoking.
Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
A self-contained breathing apparatus is required.
ERG Guide No. 128

6. Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not allow spills to enter drains or waterways.
Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet. Promptly remove
soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
DO NOT use cloth materials. In case of a leak or spill, flood area with water to polymerize the material. Soak up with
inert absorbent. Ventilate area. Prevent product from entering drains.

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7. Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapors.
See section 2 for further details. - [Prevention]:
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Handle containers carefully to prevent damage and spillage.
Store in a cool dry area, away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep containers sealed when not in use. Store out
of direct sunlight.
Incompatible materials: Polymerized by water, alcohol, amines and alkalis.
Store below 72 F.
See section 2 for further details. - [Storage]:
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No data available.

8. Exposure controls and personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Exposure
CAS No. Ingredient Source Value
0000123-31-9 Hydroquinone OSHA TWA 2 mg/m3
ACGIH TWA: 1 mg/m3S, Revised 2008,
NIOSH C 2 mg/m3 [15-minute]
Supplier No Established Limit
0007085-85-0 Ethyl cyanoacrylate OSHA No Established Limit
ACGIH TWA: 0.2 ppm
NIOSH No Established Limit
Supplier No Established Limit
0009011-14-7 Methyl methacrylate polymer OSHA No Established Limit
ACGIH No Established Limit
NIOSH No Established Limit
Supplier No Established Limit

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Carcinogen Data
CAS No. Ingredient Source Value
0000123-31-9 Hydroquinone OSHA Select Carcinogen: No
NTP Known: No; Suspected: No
IARC Group 1: No; Group 2a: No; Group 2b: No; Group 3: Yes; Group 4: No;
0007085-85-0 Ethyl cyanoacrylate OSHA Select Carcinogen: No
NTP Known: No; Suspected: No
IARC Group 1: No; Group 2a: No; Group 2b: No; Group 3: No; Group 4: No;
0009011-14-7 Methyl methacrylate polymer OSHA Select Carcinogen: No
NTP Known: No; Suspected: No
IARC Group 1: No; Group 2a: No; Group 2b: No; Group 3: Yes; Group 4: No;

8.2. Exposure controls

Respiratory If workers are exposed to concentrations above the exposure limit they must use the
appropriate, certified respirators.
Eyes Protective safety glasses recommended

Skin Use polyethylene gloves and aprons. DO NOT use cotton/cloth gloves.
Engineering Controls Positive draft exhaust ventilation should be provided to maintain vapor concentration levels
below TLV. Use NIOSH approved respirator if there is potential to exceed exposure limit(s).
Other Work Practices Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or
using toilet. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse.
See section 2 for further details. - [Prevention]:

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance Clear Liquid

Odor Sharp
Odor threshold Not Measured
pH Not Measured
Melting point / freezing point Not Measured
Initial boiling point and boiling range Greater than 300 F
Flash Point 160 - 200 F (TCC)
Evaporation rate (Ether = 1) Not Measured
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Applicable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Lower Explosive Limit: Not Measured
Upper Explosive Limit: Not Measured
Vapor pressure (Pa) Not Measured

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Vapor Density Not Measured

Specific Gravity 1.1
Solubility in Water Polymerized by water
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Not Measured
Auto-ignition temperature Not Measured
Decomposition temperature Not Measured
Viscosity (cSt) Not Measured
9.2. Other information
No other relevant information.

10. Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Hazardous Polymerization will not occur.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal circumstances.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
No data available.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Polymerized by water, alcohol, amines and alkalis.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Irritating organic vapors may be released. Use of a SCBA is recommended.

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Ingredient Oral LD50, Skin LD50, Inhalation Inhalation Inhalation

mg/kg mg/kg Vapor LC50, Dust/Mist LC50, Gas LC50,
mg/L/4hr mg/L/4hr ppm
Ethyl cyanoacrylate - (7085-85-0) 4,500.00, Rat - 2,000.10, No data No data No data
Category: 5 Rabbit - available available available
Category: 5
Methyl methacrylate polymer - (9011-14-7) No data No data No data No data No data
available available available available available
Hydroquinone - (123-31-9) 320.00, Rat - 4,800.00, Rat - No data No data No data
Category: 4 Category: 5 available available available

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Note: When no route specific LD50 data is available for an acute toxin, the converted acute toxicity point estimate
was used in the calculation of the product's ATE (Acute Toxicity Estimate).

Classification Category Hazard Description

Acute toxicity (oral) --- Not Applicable
Acute toxicity (dermal) --- Not Applicable
Acute toxicity (inhalation) --- Not Applicable
Skin corrosion/irritation 2 Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation 2 Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory sensitization --- Not Applicable
Skin sensitization --- Not Applicable
Germ cell mutagenicity --- Not Applicable
Carcinogenicity 2 Suspected of causing cancer.
Reproductive toxicity --- Not Applicable
STOT-single exposure --- Not Applicable
STOT-repeated exposure --- Not Applicable
Aspiration hazard --- Not Applicable

12. Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Toxic to aquatic life
Aquatic Ecotoxicity
96 hr LC50 fish, 48 hr EC50 crustacea, ErC50 algae,
Ingredient
mg/l mg/l mg/l
Ethyl cyanoacrylate - (7085-85-0) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Methyl methacrylate polymer - (9011-14-7) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Hydroquinone - (123-31-9) 0.044, Oncorhynchus 0.13, Daphnia magna
mykiss 0.335 (72 hr), Pseudokirchneriella
subcapitata

12.2. Persistence and degradability

There is no data available on the preparation itself.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Not Measured
12.4. Mobility in soil
No data available.

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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This product contains no PBT/vPvB chemicals.
12.6. Other adverse effects
No data available.

13. Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of this substance.

14. Transport information

DOT (Domestic Surface IMO / IMDG (Ocean ICAO/IATA

Transportation) Transportation)
14.1. UN number NA1993 Not regulated UN3334
14.2. UN proper Combustible liquid, n.o.s., Not regulated Aviation regulated liquids N.O.S.
shipping name (Cyanoacrylate ester) (Cyanoacrylate ester)
14.3. Transport DOT Hazard Class: Combustible IMDG: Not Applicable Air Class: 9
hazard class(es) liquid Sub Class: Not
Applicable
14.4. Packing group III Not Applicable III
EXCEPTIONS: (Not more than
500ml). Unrestricted
14.5. Environmental hazards
IMDG Marine Pollutant: No
14.6. Special precautions for user
No further information

Please note that Cyanoacrylates are not restricted for domestic ground transportation in non bulk
containers (The DOT defines a bulk container as a “Package” containing more than 450 liters. The
“Package” is the individual bottle, tube or drum, not a carton containing many bottles.

15. Regulatory information

Regulatory Overview The regulatory data in Section 15 is not intended to be all-inclusive, only selected
regulations are represented.
Toxic Substance All components of this material are either listed or exempt from listing on the TSCA
Control Act ( TSCA) Inventory.
WHMIS Classification B3 D2A

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US EPA Tier II Hazards Fire: Yes

Sudden Release of Pressure: No
Reactive: No
Immediate (Acute): Yes
Delayed (Chronic): Yes
EPCRA 311/312 Chemicals and RQs:
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
EPCRA 302 Extremely Hazardous:
Hydroquinone
EPCRA 313 Toxic Chemicals:
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Carcinogens (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Developmental Toxins (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Female Repro Toxins (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Proposition 65 - Male Repro Toxins (>0.0%):
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
New Jersey RTK Substances (>1%):
Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Pennsylvania RTK Substances (>1%) :
To the best of our knowledge, there are no chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.

16. Other information

The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no
guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein.
We accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability for any harmful effects which may be caused by exposure to our
products. Customers/users of this product must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and
orders.
The full text of the phrases appearing in section 3 is:
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.

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H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

This is the first version in the GHS SDS format. Listings of changes from previous versions in other formats
are not applicable.
IMPORTANT: The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared in good faith and is known to be
true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE, OR OF ANY OTHER KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE REGARDING PERFORMANCE,
STABILITY OR OTHERWISE. This information is not intended to be all-inclusive as to the manner and conditions of
use, handling and storage. Other factors may involve other or additional safety or performance considerations. While
our technical personnel will be happy to respond to questions regarding safe handling and use procedures, safe
handling and use remains the responsibility of the customer. No suggestions for use are intended as, and nothing
herein shall be construed as a recommendation to infringe any existing patents or violate any federal, state or local
laws, rules, regulations or ordinances.
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