Product ID:1-2530 RESIN
MSDS Date:05/22/1990
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N038726
MSDS Number: BRGBL

DOW CORNING CORP

SOUTH SAGINAW RD
MIDLAND, MI 48686
US

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Preparer: JACK L. SHENEBERGER

Cage: 5D028

DOW CORNING CORP

AUBURN, MI 48611 US

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

TOLUENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 20 - 25%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: < 0.1%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

AT ELEVATED TEMPS, PROVIDE VENT TO CONTROL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BENZENE AND FORMALDEHYDE STANDARDS FOR DETAILED SAFE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:DIRECT CNTCT IRRIT.MAY BE SERIOUS
W/RED, SWELLING & SOME CORNEAL INJURY LASTING SEVERAL DAYS TO A
WEEK. SKIN:SINGLE RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOS (<24 HRS) IRRITS. RPTD
PRLNGD CNTCT (24-48 HRS) IRRITS SE RIOUSLY, MAY BURN MILDLY.
INHAL:SHORT VAP EXPOS MAY CAUSE DROWS & IRRIT NOSE/THROAT. VAPS MAY
INJURE(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:LUNGS, BLOOD, LIVER, KIDNEYS & NERV
SYS. DEGREE OF INJURY WILL DEPEND ON CONC & DURATION OF EXPOS.
ORAL:SMALL AMTS TRANSFERRED TO THE MOUTH BY FINGERS DURING USE ETC,
SHLD NOT INJURE. SWALLOW ING LRG AMTS MAY INJURE SERIOUSLY. INHAL
LIQ WHILE VOMIT CAN INJURE LUNG SERIOUSLY. COMMENTS:PRLNGD TOLUENE
(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING EYE, SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:
WIPE OFF AND FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRIT DEVELOPS. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTN IF ILL
EFF ECTS PERSIST. INGEST: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. COMMENT: IF VOMIT OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT
ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO LUNGS.

Flash Point:45F,7.2C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN
TRAVEL ALONG THE GROUND TO REMOTE IGNITION SOURCES.

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO COLLECT AND CONTAIN
FOR SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL. REMOVE ALL SOURCE OF IGNITION AND WEAR
PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED & AWAY FROM
HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:CURED FILMS/ARTICLES MADE FROM THIS PROD MAY FORM
TRACES OF BENZENE & FORMALDEHYDE (CARCINOGENS) IF HEATED IN AIR
ABOVE 300F. EVOLUTION RATE IS HIGHEST DURING FIRST FEW HOURS, THEN
SUBSEQUENTLY APPROA CHES ZERO. WHEN PROCESSING (ING 3)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR TYPE
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASHING AT MEALTIME @ END OF SHIFT IS ADEQ.
REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES AS SOON AS PRACTICAL & CLEAN THORO
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:OVEREXP MAY INJURE LUNGS, BLOOD, LIVER, KIDNEYS, & NERV
SYS & MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING EYE, SKIN & RESP DISORDERS. TOLUENE
(108-88-3) APPEARS ON NAVY LISTING OF OCCUP CHEM REPROD HAZS. S EEK
CONSULTATION FROM APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZ
LIST INFO & SAFE HNDLG & EXPOSURE RECOMM .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/AA
Vapor Pres:0.25 @ 77F
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:1.15
Solubility in Water:< 0.1
Appearance and Odor:SOLVENT ODOR, LIQUID, SOME COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:20

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND
TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DOW CORNING SUGGESTS THAT ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING HEALTH AND POLLUTION BE REVIEWED TO
DETERMINE APPROVED DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. CONTACT DOW CORNING IF
THERE ARE ANY DISPOSAL QUESTIONS.

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