Product name:
Product type:
LOCTITE® 242™ THREADLOCKER
MEDIUM STRENGTH
Anaerobic Sealant
Company address:
Henkel Corporation
One Henkel Way
Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067
IDH number: 135354
Item number:
Region:
24221
United States
Contact information:
Telephone: 860.571.5100
MEDICAL EMERGENCY Phone: Poison Control Center
1-877-671-4608 (toll free) or 1-303-592-1711
TRANSPORT EMERGENCY Phone: CHEMTREC
1-800-424-9300 (toll free) or 1-703-527-3887
Internet: www.henkelna.com
Physical state:
Color:
Odor:
Liquid
Blue
Mild
HMIS:
HEALTH:
FLAMMABILITY:
PHYSICAL HAZARD:
Personal Protection:
*2
1
1
See MSDS Section 8
Relevant routes of exposure:
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Skin contact:
Eye contact:
Ingestion:
Existing conditions aggravated by exposure:
Skin, Inhalation, Eyes
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause skin irritation.
Contact with eyes will cause irritation.
Not expected to be harmful by ingestion.
Eye, skin, and respiratory disorders.
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
See Section 11 for additional toxicological information.
Hazardous components CAS NUMBER %
Polyglycol dimethacrylate
Oleic acid 5.5EO
Saccharin
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free
Cumene hydroperoxide
Propanediol-1,2
Titanium dioxide
Cumene
25852-47-5
9004-96-0
81-07-2
112945-52-5
80-15-9
57-55-6
13463-67-7
98-82-8
60 - 100
10 - 30
1 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5
0.1 - 1
0.1 - 1
IDH number: 135354 Product name: LOCTITE® 242™ THREADLOCKER MEDIUM STRENGTH
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Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Keep warm and quiet. Get medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear.
Wash clothing before reuse. If symptoms develop and persist, get medical attention.
Eye contact: Flush with copious amounts of water, preferably, lukewarm water for at least
15 minutes, holding eyelids open all the time. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Keep individual calm. Get medical attention.
Flash point: > 93.3 °C (> 199.94 °F) Tagliabue closed cup
Flame projection: Not applicable
Autoignition temperature: Not determined
Flammable/Explosive limits - lower: 2.6 % (propylene glycol)
Flammable/Explosive limits - upper: 12.5 % (propylene glycol)
Extinguishing media: Foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special firefighting procedures: None
Unusual fire or explosion hazards: None
Hazardous combustion products: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of sulfur. Oxides of nitrogen. Irritating organic vapours.
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8, isolate the hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to enter sewer or waterways.
Clean-up methods: Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Store in a partly filled, closed container until disposal.
Handling: Prevent contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe vapor and mist.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage: For safe storage, store at or below 38 °C (100.4 °F)
Keep in a cool, well ventilated area away from heat, sparks and open flame.
Keep container tightly closed until ready for use.
For information on product shelf life contact Henkel Customer Service at (800) 243-4874.
Employers should complete an assessment of all workplaces to determine the need for, and selection of, proper exposure controls and protective equipment for each task performed.
IDH number: 135354 Product name: LOCTITE® 242™ THREADLOCKER MEDIUM STRENGTH
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Hazardous components ACGIH TLV
Polyglycol dimethacrylate None
Oleic acid 5.5EO None
Saccharin None
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free
10 mg/m3 TWA
Inhalable dust.
3 mg/m3 TWA
Respirable fraction.
Cumene hydroperoxide None
OSHA PEL AIHA WEEL OTHER
None None None
None None None
None None None
20 MPPCF TWA
0.8 mg/m3 TWA
None None
Propanediol-1,2 None
Titanium dioxide
Engineering controls:
10 mg/m3 TWA
None
None
15 mg/m3 TWA
Total dust.
50 ppm (245
(SKIN)
1 ppm (6 mg/m3)
TWA
(SKIN)
10 mg/m3 TWA
Aerosol.
None
None
None None
No specific ventilation requirements noted, but forced ventilation may still be required if concentrations exceed occupational exposure limits.
Respiratory protection:
Eye/face protection:
Skin protection:
Use NIOSH approved respirator if there is potential to exceed exposure limit(s).
Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
Use impermeable gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact. Neoprene gloves. Butyl rubber gloves. Natural rubber gloves.
Physical state:
Color:
Odor:
Odor threshold: pH:
Vapor pressure:
Boiling point/range:
Melting point/ range:
Specific gravity:
Vapor density:
Flash point:
Flame projection:
Flammable/Explosive limits - lower:
Flammable/Explosive limits - upper:
Autoignition temperature:
Evaporation rate:
Solubility in water:
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water):
VOC content:
Liquid
Blue
Mild
Not available.
Not applicable
< 5 mm hg (27 °C (80.6 °F))
> 149 °C (> 300.2 °F)
Not available.
1.1 at 23.9 °C (75.02 °F)
Not available.
> 93.3 °C (> 199.94 °F) Tagliabue closed cup
Not applicable
2.6 % (propylene glycol)
12.5 % (propylene glycol)
Not determined
Not available.
Slight
Not available.
4.48 %; 49.3 g/l EPA Method 24
IDH number: 135354 Product name: LOCTITE® 242™ THREADLOCKER MEDIUM STRENGTH
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Stability :
Hazardous reactions:
Stable
Will not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Incompatible materials:
Oxides of carbon. Oxides of sulfur. Oxides of nitrogen. Irritating organic vapours.
Strong oxidizing agents. Free radical initiators. Strong reducing agents.
Alkalis. Oxygen scavengers. Other polymerization initiators. Copper. Iron.
Zinc. Aluminum. Rust.
See "Handling and Storage" (Section 7) and "Incompatibility" (Section 10). Conditions to avoid:
Acute oral product toxicity:
Acute dermal product toxicity:
Hazardous components
Polyglycol dimethacrylate
Oleic acid 5.5EO
Saccharin
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free
Cumene hydroperoxide
Propanediol-1,2
Titanium dioxide
Cumene
Hazardous components
Polyglycol dimethacrylate
Oleic acid 5.5EO
Saccharin
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free
Cumene hydroperoxide
Propanediol-1,2
Titanium dioxide
Cumene
LD50 (rat) > 10,000 mg/kg
LD50 (rabbit) > 5,000 mg/kg
NTP Carcinogen
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
IARC Carcinogen
OSHA Carcinogen
(Specifically Regulated)
No
No
No
No
No
No
Group 2B
Group 2B
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Health Effects/Target Organs
Irritant, Allergen
Irritant
No Target Organs
Nuisance dust
Allergen, Central nervous system, Corrosive, Irritant, Mutagen
Irritant
Irritant, Respiratory, Some evidence of carcinogenicity
Central nervous system, Irritant, Lung
Ecological information:
Not available.
IDH number: 135354 Product name: LOCTITE® 242™ THREADLOCKER MEDIUM STRENGTH
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Information provided is for unused product only.
Recommended method of disposal: Follow all local, state, federal and provincial regulations for disposal.
Hazardous waste number: Not a RCRA hazardous waste.
The shipping classifications in this sections are for non-bulk packaging only (unless otherwise specified). Shipping classification may be different for bulk packaging.
U.S. Department of Transportation Ground (49 CFR)
Proper shipping name: Not regulated
Hazard class or division:
Identification number:
Packing group:
None
None
None
International Air Transportation (ICAO/IATA)
Proper shipping name:
Hazard class or division:
Identification number:
Packing group:
Not regulated
None
None
None
Water Transportation (IMO/IMDG)
Proper shipping name:
Hazard class or division:
Identification number:
Packing group:
Not regulated
None
None
None
United States Regulatory Information
TSCA 8 (b) Inventory Status:
TSCA 12(b) Export Notification:
CERCLA/SARA Section 302 EHS:
CERCLA/SARA Section 311/312:
CERCLA/SARA 313:
California Proposition 65:
All components are listed or are exempt from listing on the Toxic Substances Control Act
Inventory.
None above reporting de minimus
None above reporting de minimus
Immediate Health, Delayed Health
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (40
CFR 372). Cumene hydroperoxide (CAS# 80-15-9).
This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Canada Regulatory Information
CEPA DSL/NDSL Status:
WHMIS hazard class:
All components are listed on or are exempt from listing on the Canadian Domestic
Substances List.
D.2.A, D.2.B
This material safety data sheet contains changes from the previous version in sections: 3, 8, 11
Prepared by: Kyra Kozak Woods, Manager, Regulatory Affairs
IDH number: 135354 Product name: LOCTITE® 242™ THREADLOCKER MEDIUM STRENGTH
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DISCLAIMER: The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to be reliable. However, Henkel
Corporation and its affiliates (“Henkel”) does not assume responsibility for any results obtained by persons over whose methods
Henkel has no control. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of Henkel’s products or any production methods mentioned herein for a particular purpose, and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property and persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and use of any Henkel’s products. In light of the foregoing,
Henkel specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel’s products. Henkel further disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including lost profits.
IDH number: 135354 Product name: LOCTITE® 242™ THREADLOCKER MEDIUM STRENGTH
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