Product ID:FM26, COMPONANT 1
MSDS Date:06/06/1997
FSC:8030
NIIN:01-324-4457
MSDS Number: CHWRS

TEXTRON SPECIALTY MATERIALS

2 INDUSTRIAL AVE
LOWELL, MA 01851
US

Emergency Phone: 508-452-8961

Info Phone: 508-452-8961

Preparer: GEORGE ZANNI

Cage: 63262

TEXTRON SPECIALTY MATERIALS, SUB OF TEXTRON INC

LOWELL, MA 01851-5107 US

Telephone: 508-452-8961

Cage: 63262

STYRENE MONOMER (SARA 313)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: 17.6%

OSHA PEL 50PPM/STEL100/TLV50

ACGIH TLV: S,50PPM/100STEL;9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

FIBROUS GLASS

CAS: 65997-17-3

Fraction By Weight: 6.4%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 RDUST Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3(<7 MICRONS)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITANT, DEFADING AND DRYNESS,
POSSIBLE DERMITITIS, EYES: ITTITANT, MAY CAUSE TEARS, INHALATION,
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT,MAY CAUSE HEADACHES, NAUSIA, AND
C.N.S. EFFECTS, MAY ALSO CAUS E MUCUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION AND
DISCOMFORT. INGESTION: G.I. DISTURBANCES, PAIN, AND DISCOMFORT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STYRENE
Effects of Overexposure:POSSIBLE LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY RESPIRATORY/SKIN CONDITIONS

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, ADMINISTER OXYGEN, OR CPR.
EYES: FLUSH W/MUCH WATR FOR 15 MIN, GET MED AID.SKIN: WASH W/ SOAP
AND WATER, ASAP, (STYRENE MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.) INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMETING, GET MED AID.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:95.0F,35.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:914F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICALS, CLASS B EXTINGUISHERS
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT LIKE A FUEL OIL FIRE. SCUBA MUST BE
WORN, DECONTAMINATE AFTER USE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STYRINE WILL POLIMERIZE READILY AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES SUCH AS FIRE. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE
UNDER HIGH TEMPS. PRODUCT VAPORSMAY FORM EXPLSVE MIS IN AR

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, VENTILATE
AREA, ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL, PICK UP W/NON-SPARKING TOOLS, AND
PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. IF PRODUCT WAS MIXED WITH INITIATOR,
ALLOW TIME TO GEL AND CUR E BEFORE REMOVING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE AND STORE ASNFPA CLASS 1-C
FLAMIBLE LIQUID. STORE AT 50F TO 60F FOR 5-MONTH SHELF-LIFE.
GROUND ALL CONTAINERS
Other Precautions:DO NOT ADD TO HOT MATERIAL AND AVOID ALL SOURCES OF
CONTAMINATION.

Respiratory Protection:USE HALF OR FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC
CARTRIDGES (BLACK)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION
RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:VITON GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD IF SPRAYING
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING SUITABLE FOR COVERING EXPOSED SKIN,
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:THOROUGHLY WASH HANDS BEFORE
EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING, CLEAN ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
RE-USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:295F,146C
Vapor Pres:<5
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:1.4
Viscosity:150 DG +2F 50
Appearance and Odor:GRAY PASTE W/STIRINE ODER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS,
Stability Condition to Avoid:IMPROPER ADDITION OR PROMOTOR/CATALYST,
DIRECT SUNLIGHT HEAT OR FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRRITATING AND ACRID FUMES SUCH AS
CARBONOXIDES AND ORGANIC ACIDS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:IMPROPER ADDITION OF
PROMOTER/CATYLIST, HEAT SUNLIGHT, OPEN FLAME, CONTAMINATION AND
LONG STORAGE ABOVE 100F

Waste Disposal Methods:IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS UNCURED PRODUCT WOULD MEET IGNITABILITY
CHARACTERISTIC OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. (LESS THAN 140F FP

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