Product ID:MXSE 55 B.C., 796496
MSDS Date:12/04/1996
FSC:8305
NIIN:00N079709
MSDS Number: CFPNT

FIBERITE INC.

501 WEST THIRD ST
WINONA, MN 55987
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 507-452-8092

Cage: JO527

FIBERITE INC.

WINONA, MN 55987 US

Telephone: 507-452-8092

Cage: JO527

SILICA, FUMED.; (SILICA FIBER, AMORPOUS)

CAS: 7631-86-9

Fraction By Weight: 40-70%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF TWA (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TWA (MFR)

PHENOLIC RESIN

Fraction By Weight: 15-40%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

PHENOL (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3327000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM, A2; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

2-BUTANONE; (METHYL ETHYL KETONE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/300STEL;9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9495

INHAL MAY CAUSE NASAL AND RESP IRRIT, HDCH, NAUS,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CAUSED MINOR EMBRYOTOXIC EFTS IN LAB ANIMALS WHEN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AND RESP IRRIT, HDCH, EXCITATION FOLLOWED BY NARC

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO INFO IS AVAIL ON THIS MIX AS A
WHOLE. THE INFO PRESENTED IS BASED ON EACH OF THE COMPONENTS
PRESENT AT CONC > 1% (0.1% FOR CARCINS). ING 2: MAY CAUSE SKIN
IRRIT & POSS DERM. SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS M AY EXPER ALLERGIC SKIN
RXN. ING 3: RESIDUAL MAY CAUSE RESP & EYE IRRIT/BURNING. MAY BURN,
ANESTH/BE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE: IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 7, PG
211, 1987: GRP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994: ANTIC TO
(SUP DAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:ABSORBED THRU SKIN CAUSING SYSTEMIC
POIS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE LIVER AND KIDNEY INJURY. ING 4: HIGHLY
IRRIT IN SOME INDIVIDUALS TO UPPER RESP TRACT AND EYES AT CONC BTWN
0.5-2.0 PPM. ALTHOUGH NOT LIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOS, IF INGEST MAY
INDUCE IRRIT AND INFLAMM OF MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH, NAUS,
VOMIT, (SUP DAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
PROVIDE OXYG IF NEC. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE MOUTH TO MOUTH
RESUSCITATION. CALL MD. EYES: IRRIGATE W/H*20 FOR MIN 15 MINS. SEEK
MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & H*20. SEEK MED ATTN IF
IRRIT DEVELOPS. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . EXOTHERM FIGHTING PROCEDURES: DISSIPATE HEAT BY
SPREADING MATL APART AND DOUSING W/H*20. (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAMINATED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PICKED UP AND
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THE USE OF GLOVES WHEN HNDLG UNCURED
MATL IS STRONGLY RECOMD. AVOID SKIN CONTACT! STORE AT OR BELOW 50
DEG F.
Other Precautions:WHEN PROCESSING AT ELEVATED TEMPS, PROVIDE ADEQ VENT
TO CONTROL PROCESSING VAPORS AND FUMES. THIS PROD CNTNS UNCURED
RESIN(S). CURING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE IN WELL-VENT/CLOSED SYS.

Respiratory Protection:USUALLY NOT NEEDED. USE NIOSH APPRVD RESP IF
EXPOS LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED. IN ABSENCE OF ADEQ GEN/LOC VENT PROVIDE
NIOSH APPRVD RESPS TO MINIMIZE EXPOS TO GASES, VAPORS, OR
PARTICULATES RELEASED DURING L AY-UP, MOLDING OR MACHINING
OPERATIONS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GOOD GEN/LOC EXHST VENT TO CTL AIRBORNE LEV < EXPOS
LIM, PARTICULARLY WHERE GRINDING/HEATING OPERATIONS OCCUR.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . CLEAN
BODY-COVERING CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE,
HANDLE WITH CARE AND AVOID UNNEC PERSONAL CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHTING PROC: CNTN EMISSIONS USING LOCAL EXHST. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:
BE CARCIN. OSHA REG: CFR 29 1910.1048. ANIMAL: NASAL. EFTS OF
OVEREXP: AND SEV ABDOM PAIN. ING 1: PRLNGD EXPOS TO HIGH ATMS CON
CS OF RESPIRABLE DUST MAY CAUSE NON-PROGRESSIVE FIBROSIS ON LUNGS,
DOES NOT CAUSE SILICOSIS. ING 5 VAPORS: (ING 7)

Spec Gravity:1.5 CURED MATL
Appearance and Odor:IMPREGNATED FIBERS; SLIGHT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<2

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEATING MATERIAL IN BULK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DENSE SMOKE, ACRID VAPORS AND FUMES,
HYDROCARBONS OF VARIABLE COMPOSITION, COX, NOX.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CAN OCCUR
WITH RAPID OR EXCESSIVE HEATING. AVOID HEATING MATERIAL IN BULK.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. QUESTIONS CONCERNING DISPOSAL SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO
FIBERITE'S SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPT FOR
EVALUATION ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASI S.

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