HENKEL LOCTITE CORPORATION                                             08/18/02
ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067
EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET              Page 01 of 05
Loctite(R) 572 Thread Sealant Low Strength
21454
1.  CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:              Loctite(R) 572 Thread Sealant Low Strength
Item No.:                  21454
Product Type:              Anaerobic Sealant
2.  COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients                      CAS No.               %
Bisphenol A fumarate resin       39382-25-7         25-30
Polyglycol dimethacrylate        25852-47-5         20-25
SILICA, MICA                     12001-26-2         15-20
Octanol                          111-87-5           10-15
Polyglycol dioctanoate           18268-70-7         10-15
Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)        9002-84-0           5-10
CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE*            80-15-9             1-3
Organic esters                   Proprietary         1-3
SILICA, AMORPHOUS, FUMED,
CRYSTALLINE-FREE                112945-52-5         1-3
TITANIUM DIOXIDE                 13463-67-7          1-3
* This component is listed as a SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemical.
Ingredients which have  exposure limits
Exposure Limits (TWA)           ACGIH           OSHA            OTHER
Ingredients                     (TLV)           (PEL)
SILICA, MICA                    3 mg/m3 TWA     20 mppcf        None
Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)       None            None            AEL (DuPont)
5mg/m3 8hr dust
CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE            None            None            1ppm(6mg/m3)
Skin(WEEL)
SILICA, AMORPHOUS, FUMED,
CRYSTALLINE-FREE               10 mg/m3 TWA    6 mg/m3 TWA     3 mg/m3 TWA
resp. dust
TITANIUM DIOXIDE                10 mg/m3        15 mg/m3        None
Total dust
Exposure Limits (STEL)          ACGIH           OSHA
Ingredients                     (TLV)           (PEL)
HENKEL LOCTITE CORPORATION                                             08/18/02
ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067
EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100
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Product Name:              Loctite(R) 572 Thread Sealant Low Strength
Item No.:                  21454
3.  HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Toxicity:                  Possible eye and skin irritant.
Estimated oral LD50 more than 5,000 mg/kg.
Estimated dermal LD50 more than 5000 mg/kg.
Primary Routes of Entry:   None known
Signs and Symptoms
of Exposure:              Intoxication, nausea, headache, dizziness.
May cause dermatitis on prolonged contact in
sensitive individuals.
Existing Conditions
Aggravated by Exposure:   None known
Literature Referenced                   Carcinogen
Ingredients             Target Organ and Other Health Effects   NTP IARC OSHA
Bisphenol A fumarate resin      ALG IRR                         NO  NO   NO
Polyglycol dimethacrylate       ALG IRR                         NO  NO   NO
SILICA, MICA                    LUN                             NO  NO   NO
Octanol                         CNS IRR                         NO  NO   NO
Polyglycol dioctanoate          IRR                             NO  NO   NO
Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)       NTO                             NO  N/A  NO
CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE            ALG CNS COR IRR MUT             NO  NO   NO
Organic esters                  No Data                         NO  NO   NO
SILICA, AMORPHOUS, FUMED,
CRYSTALLINE-FREE               NUI                             NO  N/A  NO
TITANIUM DIOXIDE                IRR RES                         NO  NO   NO
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Abbreviations
N/A Not Applicable                      ALG Allergen
CNS Central nervous system              COR Corrosive
IRR Irritant                            LUN Lung
MUT Mutagen                             NTO No Target Organs
NUI Nuisance dust                       RES Respiratory
4.  FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion:                 Do not induce vomiting.  Keep individual calm.
Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation:                Remove to fresh air.  If symptoms persist, obtain
medical attention.
Skin Contact:              Wash with soap and water.
Eye Contact:               Flush at least 15 minutes with water.
Obtain medical attention.
HENKEL LOCTITE CORPORATION                                             08/18/02
ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067
EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET              Page 03 of 05
Product Name:              Loctite(R) 572 Thread Sealant Low Strength
Item No.:                  21454
5.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point:               More than 200°F        Method:  Tag Closed Cup
Recommended
Extinguishing Agents:     Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical
Special Firefighting
Procedures:               Not available
Hazardous Products formed
by Fire or Thermal Decomp Toxic fluorides.
Unusual Fire or
Explosion  Hazards:       None
Explosive Limits:
(% by volume in air)Lower  Approximately 1% Octanol
(% by volume in air)Upper  Approximately 8% Octanol
6.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be taken in case
of spill or leak:        Soak up in an inert absorbent.  Store in a partly
filled, closed container until disposal.
7.  HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe Storage:              Store below 100°F
(Contact Loctite Customer  Service 1-800-243-4874 for shelf life information)
Handling:                  Avoid prolonged skin contact. Do not use for
prolonged periods in confined area without
adequate ventilation. Keep away from eyes.
8.  EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eyes:                      Safety glasses or goggles.
Skin:                      Rubber or plastic gloves such as polyethylene,
natural rubber, or equivalent ester-resistant
material.
Ventilation:               Local ventilation recommended for prolonged use.
Respiratory                Not available
See Section 2 for Exposure Limits.
9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:                White paste
Odor:                      Mild
Boiling Point:             More than 300°F
pH:                        3-6 (aqueous acetone extraction)
Solubility in Water:       Immiscible
Specific Gravity           1.252 at 68°F
HENKEL LOCTITE CORPORATION                                             08/18/02
ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067
EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET              Page 04 of 05
Product Name:              Loctite(R) 572 Thread Sealant Low Strength
Item No.:                  21454
9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES                               (continued)
Volatile Organic Compound
(EPA Method 24)           16.7%; 209 grams per liter
Vapor Pressure:            Less than 0.5mm at 68°F
Vapor Density:             Not available
Evaporation Rate
(Ether = 1)               Not available
10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:                 Stable
Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur
Incompatibility:           Reducing agents, peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:       Not available
Hazardous Decomposition
Products (non-thermal):   None
11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 3.
12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available
13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended methods of
disposal:                 Incinerate following EPA and local regulations.
EPA Hazardous Waste
Number                    NH - Not a RCRA Hazardous Waste Material
14.  TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT (49 CFR 172)
Domestic Ground Transport
Proper Shipping Name:   Unrestricted
Hazard Class or
Division:             Unrestricted
Identification Number:  None
Marine Pollutant:       None
IATA
Proper Shipping Name:   Unrestricted
Class or Division:      Unrestricted
UN or ID Number:        None
HENKEL LOCTITE CORPORATION                                             08/18/02
ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067
EMERGENCY PHONE: (860) 571-5100
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET              Page 05 of 05
Product Name:              Loctite(R) 572 Thread Sealant Low Strength
Item No.:                  21454
15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION
CA Proposition 65:         This product contains Saccharin.  No prop65 hazard
warning is necessary if this product is used as
reasonably anticipated.
16.  OTHER INFORMATION
Estimated NFPA(R) Code:
Health Hazard:          1
Fire Hazard:            1
Reactivity Hazard:      1
Specific Hazard:        Does not apply
Estimated HMIS(R) Code:
Health Hazard:          1
Flammability Hazard:    1
Reactivity Hazards:     1
Personal Protection:    See Section 8.
NFPA is a registered  trademark of the National Fire Protection Assn.
HMIS is a registered  trademark of the National Paint and Coatings Assn.
Prepared By:               Stephen Repetto
Title:                     Research Chemist, Environmental Health & Safety
Company:                   Loctite Corp., 1001 Tr Br Cr, Rocky Hill CT 06067
(24hr.) Phone:             (860) 571-5100
Revision Date:             October 13, 2000              Revision: 0004
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