Datasheet

MSDS-No.: 169788
V004.1
Loctite 431
Page 4 of 13
Skin contact:
Do not pull bonded skin apart. It may be gently peeled apart using a blunt object such as a spoon, preferably after soaking in
warm soapy water.
Cyanoacrylates give off heat on solidification. In rare cases a large drop will generate enough heat to cause a burn.
Burns should be treated normally after the adhesive has been removed from the skin.
If lips are accidentally stuck together apply warm water to the lips and encourage maximum wetting and pressure from saliva
inside the mouth.
Peel or roll lips apart. Do not try to pull the lips apart with direct opposing action.
Eye contact:
If the eye is bonded closed, release eyelashes with warm water by covering with wet pad.
Cyanoacrylate will bond to eye protein and will cause periods of weeping which will help to debond the adhesive.
Keep eye covered until debonding is complete, usually within 1-3 days.
Do not force eye open. Medical advice should be sought in case solid particles of cyanoacrylate trapped behind the eyelid
cause any abrasive damage.
Ingestion:
Ensure that breathing passages are not obstructed. The product will polymerise immediately in the mouth making it almost
impossible to swallow. Saliva will slowly separate the solidified product from the mouth (several hours).
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
EYE: Irritation, conjunctivitis.
SKIN: Redness, inflammation.
RESPIRATORY: Irritation, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
See section: Description of first aid measures
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Foam, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide.
Fine water spray
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:
High pressure waterjet
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In the event of a fire, carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) can be released.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Avoid skin and eye contact.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Do not use cloths for mopping up. Flood with water to complete polymerization and scrape off the floor. Cured material can
be disposed of as non-hazardous waste.
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to Chapter 13.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See advice in chapter 8