Product ID:MODAR 814
MSDS Date:11/11/1991
FSC:8030
NIIN:00F031401
MSDS Number: BSNHN

ICI ACRYLICS INC

10091 MANCHESTER RD
ST LOUIS, MO 63122
US

Emergency Phone: 800-922-7745/327-8633

Info Phone: 314-966-3111

Cage: ICIAC

ICI ACRYLICS INC

ST LOUIS, MO 63122 US

Telephone: 314-966-3111

Cage: ICIAC

RESIN

Fraction By Weight: 35-40%

METHYL METHACRYLATE, (MONOMER)

CAS: 80-62-6

RTECS: OZ5075000

Fraction By Weight: 43-49%

OSHA PEL 410 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 410 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

STYRENE, (MONOMER), SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC &

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: 12-15%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 213 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): >5 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: IRRITATION OF MOUTH,
PHARYNX, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH. METHYL METHACRYLATE EXPOSURE:
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT INJURY & ABSORPTION LEADING TO RESPIRATORY
DEPRESSION/NARCOSIS. SKIN: SENSITIZATION. STYRENE CAN PENETRATE
SKIN. EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION, CORNEAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: CHEMICAL BURNS, ALLERGIC REACTIONS,
DEFATTING, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, LOSS OF
APPETITE, WEAKNESS, IMPAIRED REACTION TIME, TRANSIENT NEUROLOGICAL
IMPAIRMENTS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUS NESS. ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS CAN
CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA.

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
IF UNCONSCI OUS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN
AS NEEDED. NOTE TO PYSICIAN: ASPIRATION HAZARD. USE OF GASTRIC
LAVAGE MAY RESULT IN MUCOSAL DAMAGE. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:66F/18.9C
Extinguishing Media:SMALL: CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL. LARGE: FOAM OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT MAY BE
USED TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS. WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES & FLASHBACK. CONTAINERS W/EXCESS STYRENE MAY
EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT. FIGHT FROM SAFE DISTANCES.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES & VENTILATE
AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN & KEEP OUT OF
SEWERS/DRAINS. SOAK UP LIQUID W/ABSORBENT & USING NON-SPARKING
EQUIPMENT, SHOVEL INTO WASTE CONTAINER, COVER & REMOVE FROM WORK
AREA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE UNDER PURE NITROGEN OR
SPARGE W/NITROGEN/OXYGEN-FREE GAS AS LOW LEVELS OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN
MUST BE PRESENT FOR INHIBITOR TO BE EFFECTIVE.
Other Precautions:DON'T WELD OR USE A CUTTING TORCH ON OR NEAR
CONTAINER. DON'T DISTRIBUTE, MAKE AVAILABLE, FURNISH OR REUSE EMPTY
CONTAINER EXCEPT FOR STORAGE/SHIPMENT OF ORIGINAL PRODUCT.

Respiratory Protection:USE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL TIGHT GOGGLES/FULL FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, ARM COVERS &
APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-BROWN LIQUID W/SWEET, SHARP ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NITRIC ACID, STRONG OXIDIZERS, AMMONIA, AMINES, HALOGEN & HALOGEN
COMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT & IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, NITROGEN OXIDES, AMMONIA,
ACRID FUMES, PHENOL DERIVATIVES & OTHER TOXIC/CORROSIVE FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY CONTAINER RETAINS HAZARDOUS RESIDUE. MAY
CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DISCARD PRODUCT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE. NO.
D001. DISPOSE OF IN FACILITY PERMITTED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE IN
ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STA TE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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