Vapco Products, Inc.
Safety Data Sheet
Universal Adhesive Remover Cylinder

SECTION 1: Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier
Product name: Universal Adhesive Remover Cylinder
Product number: UAR-SC
Brand: Vapco

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use: Adhesive remover
Restrictions on use: After December 8, 2026, this chemical substance (as defined in TSCA section 3(2))/product cannot be distributed in commerce to retailers for any use.After March 8, 2027, this chemical substance (as defined in TSCA section 3(2))/product is and can only be distributed in commerce or processed with a concentration of PCE equal to or greater then 0.1% by weight for specific industrial and commercial purposes as outlined by TSCA regulations.

1.4 Supplier’s details
Name: Vapco Products, Inc.
Address: 401 Marshall Road, Valley Park, Missouri 63088, United States
Telephone: (636) 923-2121
Fax: (636) 923-3002
email: [email protected]

1.5 Emergency phone number
(800) 255-3924

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification in accordance with: OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200)
– Acute toxicity, inhalation, Cat. 4
– Carcinogenicity, Cat. 2
– Gases under pressure, compressed gas
– Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 2
– Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), Cat. 3

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Signal word: Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H315 Causes skin irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H351 Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statement(s)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid on this label).
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to the specifications of local, regional, national, and international regulations.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixtures

Hazardous components	CAS no.	Concentration
1. Perchloroethylene	127-18-4	70 – 100 % (weight)
2. Carbon Dioxide	124-38-9	1 – 10 % (weight)

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
If inhaled: First, take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment, use the buddy system), then remove the exposed person to fresh air.Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention.
In case of skin contact: Immediately drench affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing immediately.Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
In case of eye contact: Immediately rinse with water for at least 15 minutes.Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Symptoms/Injuries: Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation to eyes and skin.
Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression such as dizziness, vomiting, numbness, drowsiness, headache, and similar narcotic symptoms.Inhalation is likely to cause adverse health effects including, but not limited to: irritation, difficulty breathing, and unconsciousness.In elevated concentrations, may cause asphyxiation, central nervous system effects, and increased pulse, mood changes, tremors, cyanosis, muscular weakness, narcosis, numbness of the extremities, unconsciousness and death.This product contains chlorinated solvent material, which is associated with cardiac sensitization.Careful consideration should be applied preceding administration of epinephrine or similar heart-stimulating substances.
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Contact with gas/liquid escaping the container can cause dermatitis and defatting.
Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: Contact with vapors and/or liquid escaping the container may cause irritation with redness, tearing, and blurred vision.
Chronic Health Hazards: Possible cancer causing agent and overexposure may also include damage to skin, kidneys, liver, lungs, blood, or central nervous system.

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention.If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Note to physician: Do not administer adrenaline or epinephrine to a victim of chlorinated solvent poisoning.This product contains ingredients that may be anticipated to be a carcinogen.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide (CO2).

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Explosion Hazard: Container may explode in heat of fire.Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries.Vapors are heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to an ignition source and flash back to source of vapors.
Reactivity: Certain mixtures of chlorinated solvent may be flammable or reactive under certain conditions. Increased risk of fire or explosion.

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Precautionary Fire Measures: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Firefighting Instructions: Use dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide (CO2). Do not breathe fumes from fire or vapors from decomposition.Do NOT fight fire when fire reaches containers. Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.Shut off all sources of ignition. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.Wear NIOSH-approved Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with a full face piece operated in a positive pressure demand mode with full body protective clothing when fighting fires.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and phosgene.

Further information
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General Measures: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.Do not breathe vapors, spray, mist, gas. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources.No smoking.
For Emergency Personnel Protective Equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.Emergency Procedure: Eliminate ignition sources first, then ventilate the area. Evacuate unnecessary personnel, isolate, and ventilate area.Upon arrival at the scene, a first responder is expected to recognize the presence of dangerous goods, protect oneself and the public, secure the area, and call for the assistance of trained personnel as soon as conditions permit.
For Non-Emergency Personnel Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Stop leak if safe to do so.

6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.Avoid release to the environment.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For Containment: Ventilate the area.Contain any spills with dikes or absorbents to prevent further migration and entry into sewers or streams.As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area.Stop the ignition source of the release, if safe to do so.Consider the use of water spray to disperse vapors. Isolate the area until gas has dispersed.Ventilate and gas test area before entering. Take up liquid spill into absorbent material.Transfer spilled material to a suitable container for disposal. Contact competent authorities after a spill.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Containers may be hazardous when empty.Do not flame cut, braze, or weld. Product should be fully characterized prior to disposal (40 CFR 261).

Reference to other sections
See Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection and Section 13 for disposal considerations.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for Safe Handling: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe gas, mist, spray, vapors.Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.Do not spray on open flame or other ignition source.
Additional Hazards When Processed: Do not pressurize, cut, or weld containers. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.Pressurized container: May burst if heated. Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children.Follow label instructions. Vapors may collect in low lying areas.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical Measures: Comply with applicable regulations.Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources. Protect from sunlight.Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F. Keep/Store away from direct sunlight, extremely high or low temperatures and incompatible materials.Store locked up/in a secure area.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong alkalis, strong oxidizing agents, chemically active metals, concentrated nitric acid, some plastics, rubbers, and coatings.
Storage Temperature: < 50°C/122°F.

Specific end use(s)
Adhesive remover aerosol

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
1. Carbon Dioxide (CAS: 124-38-9)
PEL-TWA (Inhalation): 5000 ppm (Cal/OSHA); PEL-ST (Inhalation): 30,000 ppm (Cal/OSHA)
REL-TWA (Inhalation): 5000 ppm (NIOSH); REL-ST (Inhalation): 30,000 ppm (NIOSH)
PEL-TWA (Inhalation): 5000 ppm (US/OSHA); PEL-TWA (Inhalation): 9000 mg/m3 (US/OSHA)

2. Perchloroethylene (CAS: 127-18-4)
See Annotated Z-2 PEL inhalation (Cal/OSHA); REL inhalation (NIOSH); PEL inhalation (US/OSHA)

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof equipment. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed.Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Ensure all local, regional, national, and international regulations are being observed.Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection: Chemical safety goggles. Insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory protection.Respiratory protection of the dependent type.
Skin protection: Wear protective gloves and clothing.
Body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing. Wear protective gloves.Chemical resistant materials and fabrics. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.
Respiratory protection: Use a NIOSH-approved Self-Containing Breathing Apparatus whenever exposure may exceed established Occupational Exposure Limits.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Physical state	Liquid
Appearance	Pressurized spray
Color	Colorless
Odor	Chlorinated solvent odor
Odor threshold	N/D
Melting point/freezing point	N/D
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range	165°F (74°C)
Flammability	Not considered a flammable aerosol by OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit	N/D
Flash point	N/D
Auto-ignition temperature	N/D
Decomposition temperature	N/D
pH	N/A
Kinematic viscosity	N/D
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value)	N/D
Vapor pressure	59 at 77°F (25°C)
Evaporation rate	>0.33 (Slow)
Density and/or relative density	1.5 at 77°F (25°C)
Relative vapor density	> 1 at 77°F (25°C)
Particle characteristics	N/D

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity: None known.
10.2 Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: None known.
10.4 Conditions to avoid: Temperatures greater than 122°F may cause bursting.
10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong acids, strong alkalis, strong oxidizing agents, chemically active metals, concentrated nitric acid, some plastics, rubbers, and coatings.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and phosgene.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity:
Perchloroethylene: LC50 Inhalation (Rat): 4100 ppm – 6 hr; LD50 Dermal (Rabbit): >10000 mg/kg; LD50 Oral (Rat): 2629 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation: Irritation likely, redness and pain.May cause localized defatting, blistering with prolonged skin contact. May be absorbed through the skin.
Serious eye damage/irritation: Causes severe irritation, redness, tearing, pain, visual disturbances, may cause eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitization: Irritation to respiratory tract, dizziness, headache, nausea, depression of central nervous system. Prolonged exposure may cause unconsciousness, heart effects, liver effects, kidney effects, and death.
Germ cell mutagenicity: Contains a component(s) that is suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity: Contains a component(s) that is suspected of causing cancer.
Reproductive toxicity: Not classified.
Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – repeated exposure: Possible cancer causing agent and overexposure may include damage to kidneys, liver, lungs, blood, or central nervous system.
Aspiration hazard: Not classified.

Additional information:
Symptoms/Injuries: Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation to eyes and skin.
Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression. Inhalation is likely to cause adverse health effects including irritation, difficulty breathing, and unconsciousness.In elevated concentrations, may cause asphyxiation and death.Product contains chlorinated solvent material associated with cardiac sensitization.Careful consideration should be applied preceding administration of epinephrine.
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Contact with gas/liquid escaping the container can cause dermatitis and defatting.
Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: Contact with vapors and/or liquid escaping the container may cause irritation with redness, tearing, and blurred vision.
Medical Condition Aggravated: Excessive exposure will aggravate pre-existing disorders of eyes, skin, respiratory, liver, kidney, cardiovascular system, pulmonary illnesses, or central nervous system.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Toxicity:
Perchloroethylene: LC50 Pimephales promelas: 18.4 mg/L – 96hr; EC50 Daphnia magna: 18 mg/L – 48hr; LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 5 mg/L – 96hr; LC50 Lepomis marcochirus: 13 mg/L – 96hr

Persistence and degradability: Component or components of this product are not biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential: This product is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Mobility in soil: This product is mobile in soil.
Other adverse effects: This material is toxic to aquatic life.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Disposal methods
Product disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
Waste treatment: Waste solvent likely considered U228, hazardous, under RCRA, however product should be fully characterized prior to disposal (40 CFR 261).
Sewage disposal: Avoid release into the environment. This material is hazardous to the aquatic environment. Keep out of sewers and waterways.
Other disposal recommendations: Container may remain hazardous when empty. Continue to observe all precautions. Do not puncture or incinerate container.

SECTION 14: Transport information

DOT (US): UN Number: UN1956; Class: 2.2; Packing Group: N/A; Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s
IMDG: UN Number: UN1956; Class: 2.2; Packing Group: N/A; EMS Number: N/A; Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s
IATA: UN Number: UN1956; Class: 2.2; Packing Group: N/A; Proper Shipping Name: Compressed gas, n.o.s

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
California Proposition 65 Chemicals List: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Massachusetts Right To Know Components (105 CMR 670): Chemical name: CARBON DIOXIDE; CAS number: 124-38-9. Chemical name: PERCHLOROETHYLENE; CAS number: 127-18-4.
New Jersey Right To Know Components: Common name: CARBON DIOXIDE; CAS number: 124-38-9. Common name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENECAS number: 127-18-4.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components: Chemical name: CARBON DIOXIDE; CAS number: 124-38-9. Chemical name: ETHENE, TETRACHLORO-; CAS number: 127-18-4.
US EPA TSCA public inventory: Chemical name: Carbon Dioxide; CAS number: 124-38-9. Chemical name: Perchloroethylene; CAS number: 127-18-4.

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
After December 8, 2026, this chemical substance (as defined in TSCA section 3(2))/product cannot be distributed in commerce to retailers for any use.After March 8, 2027, this chemical substance is restricted to specific industrial and commercial processing and uses as defined by TSCA regulations.

SECTION 16: Other information

N/A = Not applicable; N/D = Not determined

16.1 Further information/disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, information contained herein is accurate.However there is no assumption of liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user.All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazard which exists.The information contained in this SDS was obtained from current and reliable sources;however, the data is provided without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy.Since the conditions of handling, storage and disposal of this product are beyond the control of the manufacturer, the manufacturer will not be responsible for loss, injury, or expense arising out of the products improper use.No warranty, expressed or inferred, regarding the product described in this SDS shall be created or inferred by any statement in this SDS.Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product which may not be covered by this SDS.The user is responsible for full compliance.

16.2 Preparation information: Prepared by: Jessica Wilson; Date prepared: 1/30/2025