TR COATINGS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR TR GUN KOTE

Section I Identification

Product identification: TR  Gun Kote                                                                                Note:  Blank fields are not permitted

Manufacturers name:  Ten-Ring Precision, Inc.                                                              Emergency Phone number:  1-800-424-9300

Address:  1449 Blue Crest Lane; San Antonio, Texas                                                    Information phone number:  1-210-494-3063

Section II Hazardous Ingredients

Ingredient:   Methyl Ethyl Keytone (MEK)      Percent:  20% to 40%      CAS Number:  78-98-3      PEL:  200 PPM      TLV:200 PPM     STEL:  885 MG/M3                                

Ingredient:  (Ethanol  common name N/A)       Percent:   20% to 30%       CAS number:  64-17-5       Common name: N/A        PEL:  1000 PPM        TLV: 1000PPM, none

Ingredient:  Methyl Alcohol        Percent:  <5%        CAS Number:  67-56-1        Common name:  N/A        PEL:  200 PPM        TLV:  200 PPM None        Other limits recommended:  STEL: 310 MG/M3

Ingredient:  Residual Phenol        Percent:  Trace        CAS Number:  108-95-2        Common name: None        PEL:  5 PPM SKIN        TLV:  5 PPM SKIN        Other limits recommended:  None listed

Ingredient:  Residual Formaldehyde        Percent:  Trace        CAS number:  108-95-2        Common name:  None        PEL:  11 PPM        TLV:  1 PPM        Other limits recommended:  None

Ingredient:  Molybdenum        Percent:  Trade secret        CAS number:  1317-3-5        Common name:  Moly, MOS2, Molysulfide        PEL:  10 MG/M3 AS PB        TLV: 10MG.M3 AS PB        Other limits recommended:  None

Ingredient:  Inorganic lead compound        Percent:  <10%        CAS number: 12141-20-7  

Ingredient:  Inorganic Antimony compound        Percent:  none        CAS number:  1309-64-4        Common name:  N/A        PEL:  5MG/M3 AS SB   TLV:  5MG/M3 AS SB        Other limits recommended:  None

Section III:  Physical and Chemical Characteristics

Boiling point:  N/A        Specific gravity:  N/A        Vapor pressure:  N/A        Melting point:  N/A           Vapor density: 8.7        Evaporation rate:  N/A        Solubility in water:  Moderate        Appearance and odor:  Gray/black liquid, organic solvent odor

VOC +706 grams per liter

Section IV:  Fire and Explosion Data

Flash Point:  24F        Limits:  Not determined        UEL:  Not determined        Extinguishing media:  Use foam, dry chemical, or Halon.  Do not extinguish with water. 

Special fire fighting procedures:    Flammable material, clear fire area of unprotected personnel.  So not enter confined fire space without full fire gear, including but not limited to a positive pressure NIOSH approved self contained breathing apparatus. 

Unusual fire and explosion hazards:  None 

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

TREATMENT FOR EYE CONTACT:  Flush with water for 15 minutes while holding the eyelids open.  Get medical attention immediately.

TREATMENT FOR SKIN CONTACT:  Flush with water while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.  Follow by washing with soap and water.  Do not reuse clothing or shoes until cleaned.   If irritation persists seek medical attention immediately.

TREATMENT FOR INHALATION (BREATHING):  Remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is difficult or labored.  Give artificial respiration if not breathing.  Seek medical attention immediately.

TREATMENT FOR INGESTION (SWALLOWING):  DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING if victim is unconscious or very drowsy.  If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs. Seek medical attention immediately.

Section VI:  Procedures for Safe Handling and Use:

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

        LARGE SPILLS:  Evacuate the hazard area of unprotected personnel.  Wear appropriate clothing and respirator.  Shut off source of leak only if safe to do so.  Dike  and contain.  if vapor cloud forms, water for may be used to suppress contain run-off.  Remove with vacuum trucks or pump to storage salvge vessels.  Soak up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other suitable material.  Place in non-leaking approved containers for proper disposal.  Flush area with water to remove trace residue.  Dispose of flush solutions as above.

        SMALL SPILLS:  Soak up with absorbent material and place in non-leaking approved containers, seal tightly and dispose of according to Federal, state and /or local guidelines.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:  Waste may be burned in a permitted incinerator or disposed of in accordance with all Federal, state and local regulations.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:  keep away from heat, sparks and open flames.  Store in a cool, dry ventilated location away from incompatible materials.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:  Containers, even those that have been emptied will retain product residue and vapors.  Always obey hazard warnings and handle empty containers as if they were full.  

TR GUN KOTE MATERIAL AND PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS

TR Gun Kote (all colors) including Thermal Kote, Gear Kote and all others with spec number, TR-GK (SCK)

1.  Scope:  This specification establishes material requirements and processing procedures for TR Gun Kote and other products.  A coating developed for ordnance usage on equipment and weapons providing excellent corrosion protection, abrasion resistance and the lubricity to meet automatic weapon dry firing requirements  after 60 days of seawater immersion.

2. Applicable specifications:  The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein:

Mil-S-3136...Standard test fluid, Hydrocarbon;    Mil-G-5572...Aviation gasoline, Grade 115/145;    Mil-H-5606...Hydraulic fluid;  

 Mil-J-5624...Jet fuel/JP4;    Mil-L-6082...Lubrication oil;    Mil-H-8446...Hydraulic fluid, non petroleum;    Mil-R-81294...Remover, paint, epoxy system;    QQ-S-698...Cold rolled steel;    UU-T-106...Tape, pressure sensitive;    ASTM B117-63T...Salt spray (Fog) testing;    ASTMD01654-61...Corrosion protection;      ASTM D-870-54...DI water immersion;    FTM 151A...Accelerated saline spray (fog) testing. 

3.  Material requirements:

       3.1.  MATERIALS:  Component materials used in the manufacturing of this coating consist of abrasion resistant corrosion inhibiting and lubrication solids dispersed in a suitable binder using a solvent carrier.

        3.2.  APPEARANCE:  The bonded coating shall appear uniform in color, smooth and free from cracks, runs, scratches, pinholes, blisters, bubbles, sags and foreign matter.

        3.3.  BAKING AND CURING:  Baking and curing shall be fully cured when baked as follows:  SCK (all colors) 60 minutes at 150 degrees C or 302 degrees F.

        3.4  Thickness:  The thickness of the coating shall be between .0005" (5 ten thousandths) to .001" (one thousandths) unless otherwise specified.

        3.5.  Adhesion:  Place a strip of masking tape (UUT-106) firmly on the cured coating with a quick motion remove the tape.  Tiny particles are permissible, but the lifting of the coating from the base material is cause for rejection. 

        3.6.  THERMAL STABILITY:  The cured coating shall withstand exposure at a temperature of 260 degrees C or 500 degrees F for 1000 hours minimum and 1000 hours minimum soak at -50 degrees C or -60 degrees F when tested per paragraph 3.5. 

        3.7.  FLUID RESISTANCE: Coating shall meet requirements of paragraph 3.5 after immersion in the following fluids for time specified:  Mil-S-3136...Standard test fluid...Hydrocarbon...24 hours;   Mil-G-5572... Aviation gasoline 115/145...24 hours;  Mil-H-5606...Hydraulic fluid...24 hours;  Mil-J-5624...jet fuel, JP-4...24 hours;  Mil-L-6082...Lubricating oil...24 hours;  Mil-H-8446...Hydraulic fluid...24 hours;   Mil-R-81294...Remover, paint, epoxy system...24 hours;  Trichlorethylene...24 hours;  Dow Corning D C-550...24 hours;  Nitric acid...HNO₃ 10%...24 hours;  Hydrochloric acid...HCL 10%...24hours;  Hydrogen Peroxide...H₂O₂ 3%...24 hours;  Ammonium Hydroxide...NH₄OH 10%...48 hours;  Sodium Hydroxide...NAOH 1%...1 hour;  Sulfuric Acid...H₂SO₄ 3%...1 hour;  Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 3%...1 hour;  Sodium Disulfide...NAHS 3%...30 days;   Alkaline cleaner, Highly chelated (ANN-RO #101) at 212⁰ F...2 hours. 

        3.8.  CORROSION RESISTANCE:  The cured coating, when applied to bare sandblasted, (Dupont Starblast, Starblast XL at 80PSI, Dupont Starblast Biasill at 80 PSI, 120 grit Aluminum Oxide, Nevada dry sand at 60 PSI), cold rolled steel test panels conforming to QQ-S-698 shall pass the following test procedures with a maximum of three (3) rust dots per panel:  3.8.0.  ASTM B117-63T...Salt spray (FOG) testing for 1,000 hours, minimum rating 9;   3.8.2.  ASTM D-870-54...water immersion minimum 1000 hours at 37⁰ C;   3.8.3  ASTM D-870-54...Di water immersion minimum 1000 hours at 37⁰ C;  3.8.4.   FTM 151A accelerated salt spray (FOG) testing - no corrosion products after 30 years marine atmosphere equivalent  exposure. 

        3.9.  IMPACT RESISTANCE:   Minimum .375 inches deformation before loss of adhesion evidenced by cracking and peeling of coating on upset area of panel when struck with a .250" radius round nosed impact rod. 

      3.10.  DIELECTRIC STRENGTH:   Minimum insulation with 50 BAC applied, 1100 MEG OHM insulation breakdown at 500 VAC minimum applied to test specimen. 

:4.  APPLICATION:

        4.1.  PRETREATMENT:  Prior to application of TR Gun Kote the sub-strata surface to be coated should be cleaned chemically and/or mechanically etched for best results.  Parts shall be cleaned and thoroughly dried prior to application of coating.

                4.1.1.  RECOMMENDED PRETREATMENTS:  Alloy steel...sandblast, phosphate or both zinc phosphate class 2 or 3;  Stainless steel...Sandblast and passivate or ANN0RO #1013;   Aluminum...Alodine or anodize (NON SEALED); Titanium...Vaporblast maximum grit size #325 maximum 10 pounds pressure or ANN0RO #1012;   Nickel Plate...Sandblast;   Chrome plate...Sandblast;   Cadmium plate...Bonderrite or chromate treat;   Magnesium...Dichromate treat;    Copper...Sandblast.

                4.1.2.  Sandblast with Dupont Starblast XL, Dupont Starblast, Dupont Biasill, #120 mesh aluminum oxide or #120 mesh nevada dry sand at approximately 60 PSI unless otherwise specified. 

      4.2.  APPLICATION:   Hang parts from wires.  Heat parts to be coated to approximately 125⁰ F,  apply TR Gun Kote in light fog passes using an airbrush or touch-up spray gun from as many different angles or directions as possible to obtain  the desired color and thickness on all surfaces.  Allow the coating to become tack free between each pass. If parts become cool during application rewarm to 125⁰ F before continuing.  If spray application is not feasible, brush or dip application is permissible, but results could be less than desirable.  Coating thickness should be .0005" to .001" after baking and curing.  Parts should be handled as little as possible and then only with clean lint free gloves or by wires.

     4.3. BAKING AND CURING:   Baking should be done in an air circulating oven.  Bake steel alloys, titanium and similar metals at 300⁰ to 325⁰ F for one and one half hours. 

            NOTE:  BAKE TIME STARTS WHEN PARTS HAVE REACHED THE RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE LEVEL.

      4.4.  COATING REMOVAL:  TR Gun Kote may be removed before it has been cured by soaking the part in alcohol or acetone solvent and wiping it clean.  After baking and curing, the coating may be removed by vapor or sandblasting.

5.  PACKAGING:  TR Gun Kote is packaged and ready for use in quarts, gallons and 55 gallon steel drums.

6.  PRICES:  One quart...$42.00 - three or more $36.00;        One gallon...$142.0 - three or more...$115.00                                  Drum quantities...POR.                                       TR Cleaner/ Degreaser...$365 per 16 oz aerosol...three or more...$3.05...case of 12...$36.60.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR TR CLEANER/DEGREASER

Section I - Product Identification:

Product name: Universal All Purpose Degreaser

    SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

SECTION III - Physical Data

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid  Boiling point: N.E.  Vapor Density: N.E.  Vapor Pressure: N.E.  Solubility In Water: N.E.  Specific Gravity (Water = 1):<1

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS Rating: Health-2  Fire-3   Reactivity-0

Flash Point/method: N. E.     (TCC)

Flammable limits:  LEL. N. E.   UEL, N.E

Extinguishing Media:  Form, Dry Chemical. C02

Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards:  Flammable vapors, heavier than air, may travel considerable distances to ignition sources to flash or explode.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.  Cool dire-exposed containers with water fog.

SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact:  Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician promptly.  Skin Contact: Wash affected areas with soap and water.  If irritation develops or persists, consult a physician.  Inhalation:  Move to fresh air, administer oxygen if necessary.  If victim has stopped breathing begin "CPR" unless directed by a physician or qualified medical personnel.  Ingestion: Call a physician immediately.  DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed by a physician or qualified medical person.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE:   Pre-existing skin conditions.

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, (Ingestion is not a likely route under normal use conditions.)

HEALTH HAZARDS:  (acute and chronic) EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: (ACUTE):  Vapors and liquid are irritating to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract;  inhalation of mists and vapor concentrations may cause headache, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness or CNS. Intentional inhalation abuse (concentrating and inhaling vapors) is harmful and may be fatal.  Ingestion (swallowing) of the material may result in pulmonary edema and/or chemical pheumonitis, possibly progressing to death.  (Chronic):  Long-term, repeat skin contacts may result in dermatitis; repeated, long term inhalation of vapor concentrations exceeding  TLV's or PEL's may result in permanent CNS effects or brain damage.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA:

Stability:  Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.

Hazardous polymerization:  Will not occur

Hazardous decomposition products:  Carbon oxides and unidentifiable organic compounds are produced when this material is thermally decomposed.

Incompatibility:  Avid strong oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.

Conditions to avid:  Avoid contact with heat, sparks, electric arcs, open flames or other ignition sources.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

Not normally required mechanical (general) ventilation is generally adequate.  A NIOSH approved organic respirator may be worn in nuisance level vapor concentrations; an air-supplied respirator is recommended in high vapor concentrations or oxygen deficient atmospheres.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical/oil impervious gloves may be worn.

EYE PROTECTION: Chemical safety glasses, chemical safety goggles or face shields may be worn.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:  Impervious aprons or other protective clothing should be worn as needed.

SECTION IX - PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA:

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:  Avoid eye contact, prolonged or repeated skin contact.  Avoid dust or mist formations in the work area.  use only with adequate ventilation.  Workers should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water prior to eating, drinking, smoking and using the lavatory facilities.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING :  Store in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight at temperatures below 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Store away from incompatibles heat or ignition sources. 

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA:

DOT/MDG/IATA SHIPPING NAME:  Aerosols, flammable (each not exceeding 1 L capacity)

T.SC.A. STATUS:  All components listed.

DOT/IMDG/IATA REQUIRED LABELS:  Flammable Gas.

DOMESTIC SHIPPING NAME AND HAZARD CLASS:  (Via ground within the U.S. and into Canada:

FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION (nmfc 100-U). Chemicals, noi 43904, Sub 2.

LTL: 85     TL:  50        MW:  24

Prepared by: Alex B. Hamilton; Ten-Ring Precision, Inc. on February 22, 2000.

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Ten-Ring Precision, Inc.  The data on this sheet related only to the specific material designated herein.  Ten-Ring Precision, Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N. E. = NOT ESTABLISHED  N. A. = NOT APPLICABLE