Product ID:PLEXIGLAS G ACRYLIC SHEET
MSDS Date:09/06/1990
FSC:9330
NIIN:00-563-4527
MSDS Number: BQNQS

ROHM AND HAAS CO

INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19105
US

Cage: 77902

ROHM AND HAAS CO

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-2399 US

Telephone: 215-592-2521/215-592-3000

Cage: 77902

POLYMETHYLMETHACRYLATE

CAS: 9011-14-7

RTECS: TR0400000

Fraction By Weight: 98.5%

METHYL METHACRYLATE (SARA III)

CAS: 80-62-6

RTECS: OZ5075000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-INHALATION OF MONOMER VAPOR
FROM HEATED PRODUCT CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING: IRRITATION OF NOSE,
THROAT, AND LUNGS. EYE AND SKIN CONTACT-MONOMER VAPORS FROM HEATED
PRODUCT CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWI NG: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION-MOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT-FLUSH EYES
WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (PRESSURE-DEMAND; MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT) AND
WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL AS SOLD IS COMBUSTIBLE; BURNS
VIGOROUSLY WITH INTENSE HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID TEMPERATURE EXTREMES DURING
STORAGE; AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:THIS MATERIAL CAN RELEASE MAONMER VAPORS OR GASES
WHEN HEATED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING PROCESSING, CUTTING OR
MACHINING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WITH A MINIMUM CAPTURE
VELOCITY OF 150FT/MIN AT THE POINT OF DUST OR MIST EVOLUTION.
Protective Gloves:COTTON OF CANVAS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GLASSES / APPROVED EQUIVALENT
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS UNDER THE OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR OVEREXPOSURE TO
METHYLMETHACRYLATE MONOMER VAPORS WHICH MAY BE GENERATED DURING
PROCESSING.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.19
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO OPAQUE SHEET, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH ACIDS, ALKALIES AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID TEMPERATURES ABOVE 260C/500F FOR
PROLONGED PERIODS TO PREVENT SLOW DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY YIELD
ACRYLIC MONOMERS.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR DISPOSAL INCINERATE THIS MATERIAL AT A
FACILITY THAT COMPLIES WITH LOCAL, STAE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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