Product ID:UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS
MSDS Date:05/19/1994
FSC:8040
NIIN:00N014044
MSDS Number: CGZNP

ADVANCE COATINGS CO

42 DEPOT RD
WESTMINSTER, PA 01473
US

Emergency Phone: 508-874-5921;508-342-7459

Info Phone: 508-874-5921

Cage: 3K491

ADVANCE COATINGS CO

WESTMINSTER, MA 01473 US

Telephone: 978-874-5921

Cage: 3K491

STYRENE; (STYRENE MONOMER) (SARA 313)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: 40%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 50 PPM/100 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POLYESTER RESIN

Fraction By Weight: 60%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MODERATE IRRITANT. SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND TEARING OR REDNESS OF THE EYES. CHRONIC:
LONGTERM EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, LO SS OF APPETITE, CNS
DEPRESSION AND GENERAL WEAKNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STYRENE: IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 60, PG
233, 1994: GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THIS MATERIAL OR ITS EMISSIONS MAY
AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING CNS DISORDERS.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. CALL MD . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, REST, KEEP WARM AND
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE CONT: FLUSH WITH WARM WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:94.0F,34.4C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:6.1%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . FLASH POINT PENSKY MARTENS TESTER IS 88F.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RESIN SPRAY FROM SPRAY GUN IS MORE
FLAMMABLE THAN LIQUID RESIN. DRUMS OF RESIN IF IT HAS BEEN IN A
FIRE MAY POLYMERIZE AND BUILD UP MORE INTERNAL HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE, SAWDUST OR RAGS OR
SCOOP UP WITH SCOOPS OR SHOVELS. CLEAN UP RESIDUE WITH STRONG
DETERGENT WATER SOLUTIONS. (GLOVES & GOGGLES). DO NOT ALLOW IN
SEWER SYSTEM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT AND FLAMES. ALWAYS USE UP
OLDEST LOTS FIRST.
Other Precautions:MATERIAL SHOULD LAST 6 MONTHS NOT OVER 75F.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATORS ARE
RECOMMENDED IF 50 PPM OF STYRENE IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: MAINTAIN VAPOR CONCENTRATION OF STYRENE
BELOW 50 PPM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:293F,145C
Vapor Pres:4.5 @ 20F
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:1.25 0.15
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.7 (BUTYL ACETATE =1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS LIQUID, WITH ODOR OF STYRENE MONOMER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NEVER MIX ORGANIC PEROXIDES WITH PROMPTERS. ADD SEPARATELY TO GELCOAT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID STORAGE OVER 75F. THIS MAY CAUSE
PREMATURE OELATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ON DECOMPOSITION EMITS ACRID FUMES.
INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:LAND FILL SOLIDS OR INCINERATE LIQUIDS WITH
COMPATIBLE FUEL WHERE PERMITTED UNDER FEDERAL STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.