Product ID:FOAMULAR EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE
MSDS Date:05/01/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F047003
MSDS Number: BZCDJ

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POLYSTYRENE

CAS: 25038-60-2

Fraction By Weight: 87%

ETHANE, 1-CHLORO-1,1-DIFLUORO-, CHLORODIFLUOROETHANE (DOT),

CAS: 75-68-3

RTECS: KH7650000

Fraction By Weight: 12%

HEXABROMOCYCLODODECANE *96-1*

CAS: 3194-55-6

Fraction By Weight: 1%

DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE, FREON 12

CAS: 75-71-8

RTECS: PA8200000

Fraction By Weight: 12%

OSHA PEL 4950 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 4950 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION (UNDER NORMAL INDUSTRIAL USE THERE IS LITTLE/NO
DUST PRESENT).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:DUST-TYPE MECHANICAL IRRITATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DUST.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 5 MINS; TREAT AS MECHANICAL EFFECT.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>615F
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL/CO2 EXTINGUISHER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA IN CONFINED/POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCES DENSE BLACK SMOKE WHILE BURNING.
THIS PRODUCT IS COMBUSTIBLE IF EXPOSED TO FIRE OF SUFFICIENT HEAT &
INTENSITY.

Spill Release Procedures:HOUSEKEEPING CLEANUP. IF DUST PRESENT,
SWEEP/VACUUM & USE DUST RESPIRATOR PROTECTION. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES/GOGGLES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIALS OFF GROUND PROTECTED
FROM SUNLIGHT/BY A LIGHT COLORED OPAQUE POLYETHYLENE FILM/WAREHOUSE
ROOF & VENTILATED TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE TEMP.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST/FUMES THAT MIGHT BE GENERATED
DURING CUTTING/HEAT FABRICATION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE FOR BOARD, FILTER MASK FOR DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST-NONE FOR BOARD, YES FOR DUST/FUMES.
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES DURING FABRICATION
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:220F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>600F
Vapor Pres:0
Vapor Density:0
Spec Gravity:0.021-0.064
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): 0
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:PINK, WHITE/GREEN, ODORLESS, CLOSED-CELL FOAM BOARD

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROCARBONS, ESTERS & AMINES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME IGNITION, HIGH TEMPS, SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO2, TRACE AMOUNTS OF HYDROGEN
BROMIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HIGH TEMPS 165F, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM/DISPOSE VIA AN APPROVED LANDFILL/BURN IN
AN APPROVED INCINERATOR W/EXCESS OXYGEN PER REGULATORY REQUIREMENS.
DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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