BCNHD - POLYESTER RESIN

Product Identification

Product ID:POLYESTER RESIN
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N006650
MSDS Number: BCNHD

Responsible Party
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

Contractor
FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO INC
CINCINNATI, OH 45242 US

Telephone: 513-489-7600

Cage: 18731

Ingredients

UNSATURATED POLYESTER

Fraction By Weight: 70%


STYRENE, MONOMER (SARA III)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: 30%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:STYRENE VAPORS MODERATELY IRRITATING TO
SKIN,EYES & MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/COPIOUS AMTS OF H*2O FOR @ LEAST 15
MIN. CONSULT EYE PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:98F (37C),TCC
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SIMILAR PROC AS USED W/TOLUENE & AROMATIC
HYDROCABON FIRES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/CLEANING COMPOUND. FLUSH W/LARGE
VOLUMES OF H*2O & AN APPROPRIATE CLEANSING AGENT.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:POLYESTER RESIN SHOULD BE STORED IN
CLOSED CNTNRS & IN THE DARK AT TEMP THAT DO NOT EXCEED 20C.
Other Precautions:IF ORGANIC PEROXIDE CURING AGENTS ARE USED,MIXING
W/PURE ACCELERATORS CAN CAUSE DECOMP W/EXPLOSIVE FORCE. ONE MATL
MUST BE THOROUGHLY DISPERSED IN RESIN BEFORE SECOND IS ADDED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATORS
RECOMND IF TLV EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENT OT KEEP VAP CONC OF STYRENE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:SLVT RESISTANT
Eye Protection:LIQ PROOF GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING PT: OF STYRENE 295F,146C.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F4
Spec Gravity:1.12
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID W/STYRENE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:25

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:SENSITIVE TO LIGHT & MUST BE STORED IN
DARK AT TEMP <20C.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW PRACTICES FOR DISPOSAL OF FLAMMABLE
ORGANIC SOLVENTS. DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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