Product ID:NEOPRENE SYNTHETIC RUBBER WB
MSDS Date:06/30/1995
FSC:5330
NIIN:00N034104
MSDS Number: CCWGP

R T VANDERBILT CO INC

30 WINFIELD ST
NORWALK, CT 06855
US

Emergency Phone: 203-853-1400

Info Phone: 203-853-1400

Cage: IN612

R. T. VANDERBILT CO INC

5150 NORWALK, CT 06855 US

Telephone: 203-853-1400

Cage: 1N612

1,3-BUTADIENE, 2-CHLORO-; (2-CHLORO-1, 3-BUTADIENE) (SARA

CAS: 126-99-8

RTECS: EI9625000

OSHA PEL 25 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM, S

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

TALC (POWDER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS; (TALC,

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST

1,3-BUTADIENE, 2-CHLORO-, POLYMERS; (POLYCHLOROPRENE)

CAS: 9010-98-4

RTECS: EI9460000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL) LOW, >20,000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VAPORS OR FUMES MAY BE HARMFUL AND
IRRITATING TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. NOT IRRITATING TO SKIN.
MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNKNOWN.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, REPEATEDLY
HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN TO ENSURE PROPER IRRIGATION. CONSULT MD.
SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. KEEP WARM & QUIET. GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. CONSULT MD. INGEST:SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:>500F,>260C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . HYDROGEN CHLORIDE IS EVOLVED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE BUILD-UP
WHEN POURING CHIPS; GROUNDING OF EQUIPMENT IS RECOMMENDED.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLAGE & TRANSFER TO A CLOSED
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. CONTAMINATED SURFACES CAN BE CLEANED
W/SOLVENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALING HEATED VAPORS OR FUMES.
STORE IN A COOL PLACE. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED DURING
STORAGE & TRANSPORT.
Other Precautions:READ BULLETIN NP-110.1, "TOXICITY & HANDLING
GUIDELINES FOR NEOPRENE" BEFORE USING NEOPRENE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTRIDGE SHOULD BE USED WHEN VAPORS OR FUMES ARE GENERATED. USE
PROPER NIOSH APPROVED DUST MASK TO AVOID BREATHING FREE TALC LEFT
IN BAG.
Ventilation:VENTILATE TO MAINTAIN FUME & VAP LEVELS W/IN ESTABLISHED
SAFE STD. IF LOC EXHST IS BEING USED, CAPTURE VELOCITY (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
SHOWER . CHEM RESIST CLTHG. IF HOT MOLTEN MATL IS HNDLD, WEAR HEAT
(SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENT:OF 150-200 FPM IS RECOMMENDED. OTHER PROT EQUIP:RESISTANT CLOTHING
& FOOTWEAR.

Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE CHIPS; MILD CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING TO 200C OR HIGHER; HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE IS EVOLVED AT THESE TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE, SULFUR DIOXIDE, ORGANIC ACIDS, ALDEHYDES &
ALCOHOLS.

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT A RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE OF I/A/W
LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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