Product ID:#552 MARINE POLYESTER RESIN
MSDS Date:08/08/1988
FSC:8040
NIIN:01-091-3748
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BHBVD

FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO.,INC.

6600 CORNELL ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242-2033
US

Emergency Phone: 800-543-4530

Info Phone: 513-489-7600

Cage: 18731

FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO INC

CINCINNATI, OH 45242 US

Telephone: 513-489-7600

Cage: 18731

STYRENE, MONOMER (SARA III)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: <40%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,50PPM/100STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN

Fraction By Weight: >60%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ACUTE: IRRITATION TO
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
VAPOR OR MISTS ARE EXTREMELY IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION : MAY BE HARMFUL. SKIN:
ACUTE: MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN IN TOXIC AMOUNTS. CHRONIC:
MAY CAUSE DERMITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC HAS CLASSIFIED STYRENE AS A
POSSIBLE HUMAN CARCINOGEN (CLASS 2-B). THIS IS BASED ON NEW
CLASSIFICATION SCHEME.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND VOMITING; CNS
DEPRESSION; DERMATITIS. EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN,
KIDNEY OR LIVER DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK WHEN USING THIS
MATERIAL.

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NOT BREATHING. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LOTS
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
FLUSH SK IN WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & SHOES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:89.0F,31.7C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:914F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL. WATERR MAY
BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS IN FIRE
CONDITIONS, POLYMERIZATION MAY TAKE PLACE. IF IN CONTAINER, THERE
IS POSSIBILITY OF VIOLENT RUPTURE OF THE CONTAINER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RUBBER BOOTS,
GLOVES & APRON). WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. EVACUATE AREA. COVER WITH ACTIVATED CARBON ADSORBENT &
TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLOSED C ONTAINER. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL
SITE.
Neutralizing Agent:SMALL QUANTITIES CAN BE REACTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE
HARDENER TO SOLIDIFY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND
FLAMES. STORE BELOW 100 DEG F IN A DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY
FROM LIGHT. KEEP ORGINAL CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING
PRODUCT AND USE ONLY NON-SPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO
EMPTY CONTAINER. DO NOT CUT, GRIND, OR WELD IN AREA.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EMISSION LEVELS. AN APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR IS THE CARTRIDGE
EQUIPPED FOR ORGANIC VAPORS/MISTS AND A DUST MASK WHEN SANDING
CURED PRODUCT.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING
EMISSIONS AT THE POINT OF USE BELOW THE TLV.
Protective Gloves:PVA OR VITON GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND FULL FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, WORK BOOTS,
APRON, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
"EMPTY" CONTAINERS WILL RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE AND VAPORS. ALWAYS OBEY
HAZARD WARNINGS AND HANDLE EMPTY CONTAINERS AS IF THEY WERE FULL.
CHECK WEEKLY TO DETERMINE INLHIBITOR AND POLYMER CONTENT IF THE
MATERIAL IS BEING STORED FOR ANY PERIODOF TIME IN EXCESS OF 30 DAYS
AT 90 DEG F. KEEP FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS. KIT.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:295F,146C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:ELEVATED
Vapor Pres:4.3
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:40

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES AND
DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UNINHIBITED VAPORS MAY FORM POLYMERS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS IN
FIRE CONDITIONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT AND MATERIALS
USED IN CLEANING UP SPILLS OR LEAKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. NOTE: EMPTY
CONTAINERS CAN HAVE RESIDUES SUBJ ECT TO PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL.

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