Product ID:390-LINE LAMINATING RESINS, 35996
MSDS Date:04/01/1989
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N020896
MSDS Number: BLMFF

ICI AUSTRALIA OPERATIONS PTY LTD

1 NICHOLSON STREET
MELBOURNE
AU

Emergency Phone: 008-033111

Info Phone: 03-665-7111

Cage: Z0015

ICI AUSTRALIA OPERATIONS PT LTD

MELBOURNE AU

Telephone: 03-665-7111

Cage: Z0015

REST UNTIL FULLY RECOVERED. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

APPLY EXTERNAL CARDIAC MASSAGE. IF BRTHG LABOURED

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CLEAR & HAVE QUALIFIED PERSON GIVE AIR THRU FACE

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DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. SEEK IMMED MED ASSISTANCE.

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PROVIDE ADTNL ASSISTANCE FOR SCHEDULED POISONS.

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USE H*2O SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAP. COLLECT & SEAL

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OCCURRED ADVISE LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.

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STYRENE, MONOMER (SARA III)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

& LOOSEN REMAINING CLTHG. ALLOW PATIENT TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 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:SHORT TERM EXPOS BY INHAL & SKIN CONT
IS CONSIDERED TO BE HARMFUL. SKIN: CONT W/SKIN WILL RSLT IN IRRIT.
RPTD/PRLNGD SKIN CONT MAY LEAD TO DERM EFTS. CAN BE ABSORB THRU
SKIN W/RESULTANT TOXIC EFTS. EY ES: A SEVERE EYE IRRIT. CONTAM OF
EYES CAN RSLT IN PERM INJ. INHAL: VAP IS IRRIT TO MUC MEMB & (SEE
EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STYRENE: IARC GRP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: RESP TRACT. INHAL OF VAP CAN RSLT IN
DROW, NAUS, HDCH, FATIGUE & DIZZ. INHAL OF HIGH CONC CAN PRDCE CNS
DEPRESSION, WHICH CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF COORDINATION, IMPAIRED
JUDGMENT &, IF EXPOS IS P RLNGD, UNCON. CHRONIC EXPOS CAN LEAD TO
STYRENE SICKNESS' W/SYMP OF NAUS, VOMIT, ANOREXIA, GEN WEAKNESS
(SUP DAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN: IMMED WASH CONTAM SKIN W/PLENTY OF H2O. REMOVE CONTAM
CLTHG & WASH BEFORE RE-USE. IF SWELLING, REDNESS, BLISTERING/IRRIT
OCCURS SEEK MED ADVICE. EYES: IMMED IRRIGATE W/COPIOUS QTYS OF H2O
FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. EYELIDS TO BE HELD OPEN.REMOVE CLTHG IF
CONTAM & WASH CONTAM SKIN. URGENTLY SEEK MED ASSISTANCE. TRANSPORT
TO HOSPITAL/MED CENTRE. INHAL: REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOS-AVOID (SUPP
DATA)

Flash Point:87.8F,31.0C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:6.1%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, BCF.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAM LIQ. ON BURNING WILL EMIT NOXIOUS
FUMES. HEATING CAN CAUSE POLYM TO OCCUR LEADING TO VIOLENT RUPTURE
OF CNTNRS.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAR AREA OF ALL UNPROT PERSONNEL.WEAR FULL
PROT EQUIP TO PVNT SKIN & EYE CONTAM & INHAL OF VAPS.SHUT OFF ALL
POS SOURCES OF IGNIT.INCR VENT.CONT & PVNT RUN OFF INTO
DRAINS/WATERWAYS. USE ABSORB (SOI L/SAND, SAWDUST, INERT MATL,
VERMICULITE).(ING 8)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAM LIQ. AVOID ALL IGNIT SOURCES.
FLAMEPROOF EQUIP NEC IN USE AREA. GROUND NEARBY EQUIP. VAP HVR/AIR.
PVNT CONC IN HOLLOWS/SUMPS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ENTER CONFINED SPACES WHERE VAP MAY HAVE
COLLECTED. STORE IN COOL PLACE & OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE AWAY
FROM SOURCES OF HEAT/IGNIT. STORE AWAY FROM ORGANIC AND/OR
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:IF INHAL RISK EXISTS WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
ORGANIC VAP RESP. IF USING RESP, ENSURE THAT CARTRIDGES ARE CORRECT
FOR POTENTIAL AIR CONTAM & ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR OVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE SMOKING, EATING,
DRINKING OR USING THE TOILET. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: & DFCLTY IN CONC. SOME ANIMAL TEST DATA SUGGESTS
CARCIN POTENTIAL FOR STYRENE. THESE PARTICULAR DATA ARE NOT
CONSIDERED RELEVANT TO NORMAL INDUSTRIAL USE BUT EMPHASIZE NEED FOR
CARE I N HNDLG. FIRST AID PROC: BECOMING CASUALTY. REMOVE CONTAM
CLTHG (SEE ING 2)

HCC:F4
Vapor Pres:0.6KPA@20C
Spec Gravity:1.091
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT, STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING
AGENTS CAN CAUSE POLYMERIZATION TO OCCUR, W/RELEASE OF HEAT AND
POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.

Waste Disposal Methods:REFER TO STATE LAND WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.
ADVISE FLAMMABLE NATURE. EMPTY CONTAINERS MUST BE DECONTAMINATED.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
.

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