Material Safety Data Sheet

Revision Number: 005.5 Issue date: 12/22/2010

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name: Loctite(R) 242(R) Threadlocker IDH number: 230718
Medium Strength
Product type: Anaerobic Sealant Item number: 24205
Region: United States
Company address: Contact information:
Henkel Corporation Telephone: 860.571.5100
One Henkel Way MEDICAL EMERGENCY Phone: Poison Control Center
Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067 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

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HMIS:
Physical state: Liquid HEALTH: *2
Color: Blue FLAMMABILITY: 1
Odor: Mild PHYSICAL HAZARD: 1
Personal Protection: See MSDS Section 8
WARNING: CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.

Relevant routes of exposure: Skin, Inhalation, Eyes

Potential Health Effects

Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Skin contact: May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause skin irritation.
Eye contact: Contact with eyes will cause irritation.
Ingestion: Not expected to be harmful by ingestion.

Existing conditions aggravated by Eye, skin, and respiratory disorders.

exposure:

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).

See Section 11 for additional toxicological information.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous components CAS NUMBER %
Polyglycol dimethacrylate 25852-47-5 60 - 100
Oleic acid 5.5EO 9004-96-0 10 - 30
Saccharin 81-07-2 1-5
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free 112945-52-5 1-5
Cumene hydroperoxide 80-15-9 1-5
Propanediol-1,2 57-55-6 1-5
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 0.1 - 1

IDH number: 230718 Product name: Loctite(R) 242(R) Threadlocker Medium Strength
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 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

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: 230718 Product name: Loctite(R) 242(R) Threadlocker Medium Strength
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Hazardous components ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL AIHA WEEL OTHER
Polyglycol dimethacrylate None None None None
Oleic acid 5.5EO None None None None
Saccharin None None None None
10 mg/m3 TWA
Inhalable dust. 20 MPPCF TWA
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free None None
3 mg/m3 TWA 0.8 mg/m3 TWA
Respirable fraction.
1 ppm (6 mg/m3)
Cumene hydroperoxide None None TWA None
(SKIN)
10 mg/m3 TWA
Propanediol-1,2 None None None
Aerosol.
15 mg/m3 TWA
Titanium dioxide 10 mg/m3 TWA None None
Total dust.

Engineering controls: No specific ventilation requirements noted, but forced ventilation may still be
required if concentrations exceed occupational exposure limits.

Respiratory protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator if there is potential to exceed exposure
limit(s).

Eye/face protection: Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields.

Skin protection: Use impermeable gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent skin
contact. Neoprene gloves. Butyl rubber gloves. Natural rubber gloves.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state: Liquid
Color: Blue
Odor: Mild
Odor threshold: Not available
pH: Not applicable
Vapor pressure: < 5 mm hg (27 °C (80.6 °F))
Boiling point/range: > 149 °C (> 300.2 °F)
Melting point/ range: Not available
Specific gravity: 1.1 at 23.9 °C (75.02 °F)
Vapor density: Not available
Flash point: > 93.3 °C (> 199.94 °F) Tagliabue closed cup
Flame projection: Not applicable
Flammable/Explosive limits - lower: 2.6 % (propylene glycol)
Flammable/Explosive limits - upper: 12.5 % (propylene glycol)
Autoignition temperature: Not determined
Evaporation rate: Not available
Solubility in water: Slight
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
VOC content: 4.48 %; 49.3 g/l EPA Method 24

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable

Hazardous reactions: Will not occur.

Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of sulfur. Oxides of nitrogen. Irritating organic
vapours.

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Free radical initiators. Strong reducing agents.
Alkalis. Oxygen scavengers. Other polymerization initiators. Copper. Iron.
Zinc. Aluminum. Rust.

Conditions to avoid: See "Handling and Storage" (Section 7) and "Incompatibility" (Section 10).

IDH number: 230718 Product name: Loctite(R) 242(R) Threadlocker Medium Strength
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 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral product toxicity: LD50 (rat) > 10,000 mg/kg

Acute dermal product toxicity: LD50 (rabbit) > 5,000 mg/kg

OSHA Carcinogen
Hazardous components NTP Carcinogen IARC Carcinogen
(Specifically Regulated)
Polyglycol dimethacrylate No No No
Oleic acid 5.5EO No No No
Saccharin No No No
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free No No No
Cumene hydroperoxide No No No
Propanediol-1,2 No No No
Titanium dioxide No Group 2B No

Hazardous components Health Effects/Target Organs

Polyglycol dimethacrylate Irritant, Allergen
Oleic acid 5.5EO Irritant
Saccharin No Target Organs
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free Nuisance dust
Cumene hydroperoxide Allergen, Central nervous system, Corrosive, Irritant, Mutagen
Propanediol-1,2 Irritant
Titanium dioxide Irritant, Respiratory, Some evidence of carcinogenicity

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecological information: Not available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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: None
Identification number: None
Packing group: None

International Air Transportation (ICAO/IATA)

Proper shipping name: Not regulated
Hazard class or division: None
Identification number: None
Packing group: None

Water Transportation (IMO/IMDG)

Proper shipping name: Not regulated
Hazard class or division: None
Identification number: None
Packing group: None

IDH number: 230718 Product name: Loctite(R) 242(R) Threadlocker Medium Strength
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 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States Regulatory Information

TSCA 8 (b) Inventory Status: All components are listed or are exempt from listing on the Toxic Substances Control Act
Inventory.
TSCA 12(b) Export Notification: None above reporting de minimus

CERCLA/SARA Section 302 EHS: None above reporting de minimus

CERCLA/SARA Section 311/312: Immediate Health, Delayed Health
CERCLA/SARA 313: 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).

California Proposition 65: 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: All components are listed on or are exempt from listing on the Canadian Domestic
Substances List.
WHMIS hazard class: D.2.A, D.2.B

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet contains changes from the previous version in sections: New Material Safety Data Sheet
format.

Prepared by: Kyra Kozak Woods, Manager, Regulatory Affairs

DISCLAIMER: The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to be reliable. However,
Henkel Corporation does not assume responsibility for any results obtained by persons over whose methods Henkel
Corporation 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 of Henkel
Corporation's products. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically disclaims all warranties, express or
implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
Corporation's products. Henkel Corporation further disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any
kind, including lost profits.

IDH number: 230718 Product name: Loctite(R) 242(R) Threadlocker Medium Strength
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