Product ID:GELVA MULTIPOLYMER RESIN SOLUTION 2393
MSDS Date:02/23/1993
FSC:8040
NIIN:00D002989
MSDS Number: BQDXZ

MONSANTO CO

800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
ST LOUIS, MO 63167
US

Emergency Phone: 314-694-6661, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 314-694-6661

Preparer: ANNE D. DIPPLE

Cage: 76541

MONSANTO COMPANY

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63167 US

Telephone: 314-694-6661 OR 800-332-3111

Cage: 76541

VINYL ACETATE-ACRYLATE MULTIPOLYMER

CAS: 26634-78-6

Fraction By Weight: 41.5-45%

VINYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-05-4

RTECS: AK0875000

Fraction By Weight: 1-1%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM/15 STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TOLUENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 42%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

N-HEPTANE

CAS: 142-82-5

RTECS: MI7700000

Fraction By Weight: 12%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9293

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 1.82%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION.
INHALATION:IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION: INTESTINAL DISORDERS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS MAY CAUSE CHE MICAL PNEUMONITIS
WHICH CAN BE FATAL. CHRONIC-DERMATITS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT HAVE NOT
SHOWN ANY EVIDENCE OF BEING CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, NAUSEA, FATIGUE, DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
DERMATITIS AND EYE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN AND LUNG DISORDER
SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE : IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:27.0F,-2.8C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE. COMBUSTION
OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND
VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:MINOR: ABSORB MATERIAL WITH CLAY, VERMICULITE,
OR SIMILAR ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN DISPOSAL CONTAINERS. MAJOR:
DIKE & CONTAIN SPILL. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. SHUT OFF
LEAKS. REMOVE LIQUID BY VACUUM OR ABSORBENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, VENTILATED WORK AREA.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID; EMPTY
CONTAINERS CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE. DO NOT PRESSURIZE,
CUT, WELD OR EXPOSE TO HEAT, FLAME, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AIR-SUPPLIED OR
FILTERING TYPE WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. AVOID OPEN
ELECTRICAL SOURCES NEAR PRODUCT VAPOR AREAS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
WASH SKIN AFTER USING PRODUCT. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F3
Spec Gravity:0.91
Viscosity:VISCOUS
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS SOLUTION, HYDROCARBON ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>58

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETIC ACID, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS DURING COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MAY BE BURNED IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR
OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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