Product ID:RESYN 26-1046
MSDS Date:03/21/1990
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N023567
MSDS Number: BLXDW

NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO

FINDERNE AVENUE
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
US

Emergency Phone: 908-685-5000

Info Phone: 908-685-5000

Preparer: LAURIN WHEELER

Cage: 85091

NATIONAL STARCH AND CHEMICAL CORP

6500 BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807 US

Telephone: 908685-5306

Cage: 85091

(ORAL, RAT)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 47.5%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ACETIC ACID, VINYL ESTER; (VINYL ACETATE)

CAS: 108-05-4

RTECS: AK0875000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM/15 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15,A3 STEL;93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE: IRRITATING, AND MAY INJURE
EYE TISS IF NOT REMOVED PROMPTLY. SKIN: RPTD/PRLNGD CONT MAY CAUSE
DEFAT OF SKIN, WHICH MAY LEAD TO SKIN IRRIT AND/OR DRYNESS. INHAL:
OVEREXP MAY BE IRRITATING T O RESP PASSAGES & CAUSE OTHER EFTS
SUCHAS EYE IRRIT/NAUS. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN NOT TO EXCEED THE (SEE
EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:TLV.INGEST:IRRIT TO MOUTH,THROAT &
STOMACH.MAY CAUSE GASTRIC TRACT DISORDER &/OR DMG.SMALL AMTS OF LIQ
ASPIR INTO THE RESP SYS DURING INGEST OR FROM VOMIT,MAY CAUSE
BRONCHOPNEUMONIA OR PULMON ARY EDEMA.METHYL ALCOHOL IS A SKIN &
EYEIRRITANT,NEUROTOXIN,& A CNS DEPRESSANT. VINYL ACETATE VAPORS
HAVE (ING 3)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY,
EYE, OR SKIN DISEASE MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS,
LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS. GET PROMPT MD ATTN. SKIN: FLUSH EXPOSED
AREAS THORO W/SOAP & WATER UNTIL ALL CHEM IS REMOVED. REMOVE
CONTAMD CLTH G & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. IF IRRIT PERSISTS, GET MD
ATTN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT, GIVE O*2.
IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTF/RESP. GET MD ATTN. INGEST: DO NOT
(SEE SUPP DATA)

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:60.0F,15.6C
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:37%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. COOL EXPOSED EQUIP W/WATER SPRAY; WATER/WATER FOAM MAY CAUSE
FROTHING WHICH CAN BE VIOLENT (SEE SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRES. VAPORS MAY
IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN
DO IT W/OUT RISK. FOR SM LIQ SPILLS, TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORBENT
MATL. FOR LARGER SPILLS, DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP. NO
SMOKING, FLAMES/FLA RES IN HAZ AREA! KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
HEAT, SPARKS OR FIRE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF REQUIRED; SCBA
IN EMERGENCY AND NON-ROUTINE SITUATIONS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL DILUTION VENT TO MEET
PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS. VENT EQUIP MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS NEOPRENE/RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS AND APRON IF EXPOSURE IS
SEVERE.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE GROSSLY CONTAMD CLTHG, LAUNDER BEFORE
RE-USE. USE OF A HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL HAND CLEANER MAY BE (SEE
SUPP DATA)
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: & POSS ENDANGER FIRE FIGHTER, ESPECIALLY IF SPRAYED
INTO CNTNR OF HOT, BURNING LIQ. FIRST AID PROC: INDUCE VOMIT. KEEP
AT REST. GET PROMPT MD ATTN. HYGIENE PRACT: REQUIRED TO REMOVE D
RIED FILM. FOLLOW IMMED BY THORO WASHING W/SOAP & WATER, DRY &
APPLY AN INDUSTRIAL SKIN LUBRICANT.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE ING 1
Vapor Pres:100 @ 20C
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.950
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (BUTYL ACETATE)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO HAZY, VISCOUS POLYMERIC SOLUTION.
CHARACTERISTIC SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:49.5

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT NOTED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION COULD PRODUCE
CO, CO*2, AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL SHOULD BE I/A/W EXISTING FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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