Product ID:IMPACT POLYSTYRENE
MSDS Date:04/18/2000
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-165-7184
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKYFG

Emergency Phone: 800-561-6082

Info Phone: 412-490-4135

Preparer: SHARON LALONDE

Cage: UO250

Telephone: 612-936-4385/FAX-9509

Cage: 1Z473

STYRENE-BUTADIENE COPOLYMER

CAS: 9003-55-8

RTECS: WL6478000

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: VARY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY
HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT(IRRITANT), OF EYE
CONTACT(IRRITANT). WHEN HEATED, MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY CAUSE BURNS TO
UNPROTECTED SKIN. CHRONIC: THERE IS NO KNOWN EFF ECT FROM CHRONIC
EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS NOT
KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SOME COMPONENTS (CARBON BLACK) ARE
CLASSIFIED 2B (POSSIBLE FOR HUMAN BY IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: VARY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN
CASE OF SKIN CONTACT(IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT(IRRITANT). WHEN
HEATED, MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY CAUSE BURNS TO UNPROTECTED SKIN.
CHRONIC: THERE IS NO KNOWN EFF ECT FROM CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO THIS
PRODUCT. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE
MEDICAL CONDITION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS
NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: GENTLY AND THOROUGHLY WASH
THE CONTAMINA TED SKIN WITH RUNNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE SOAP.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALTION: ALLOW THE VICTIM TO REST IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. 1-800-561-6682 (24
HOURS).

Flash Point:=345.C, 653.F
345-360C(653-680
Autoignition Temp:=427.C, 800.6F
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, BUT WILL BURN ON PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO FLAME OR HIGH TEMPERATURE. SMALL: USE DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2.
LARGE: USE WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR FOAM. DO NOT USE WATER JET.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FULL-FACE. NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MUST BE
WORN BY ALL INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE HAZARD AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDERED MATERIAL MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
DUST-AIR MIXTURE, GROUNDING EQUIPMENT. STATIC CHARGE CAN ACCUMULATE
DURING SHIPPING, UNLOADING, POURING OR CONVEYING. DISSIPATE STATIC
ELECTRICITY DURING TRANSFER BY GROUNDING/BONDING CONTAINER AND
EQUIPMENT. RISK OF DUST-AIR EXPLOSION IS ENHANCED IF FLAMMABLE
VAPORS ARE PRESENT.

Spill Release Procedures:LARGE AND SMALL SPILL: SPILLED PRODUCT MAY
CREATE A DANGEROUS SLIPPING HAZARD. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE
CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. CONTACT
LOCAL POLICE AND APPROPRI ATE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS PROVIDED.
ENSURE STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE
APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION ARE MET.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT CONTAINING
MATERIAL. STORE AND USE AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, OR ANY
OTHER IGNITION SOURCE. IF USER OPERATIONS GENERATE DUST, FUME OR
MIST. USE VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSU RE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS
BELOW THE EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Other Precautions:USE NON-SPARKING VENTILATION SYSTEM, APPROVED
EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT AND SAFE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. SMALL
AMOUNTS OF FINES OR DUST CONTAINED IN GRANULAR RESINS, OR MAY ERODE
FROM PELLED RESINS MAY AC CUMULATE IN MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS.
THESE DUSTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, POSE EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN VENTILATION IS
INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:EXHAUST DIRECTLY TO OUTSIDE. USE NON-SPARKING, GROUNDED
VENTILATIONSYSTEMS SEPARATE FROM OTHER EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
Protective Gloves:HEAT PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:HEAT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF THERE IS
POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT WITH HEATED MATERIAL. SAFETY FOOTWEAR WITH
GOOD TRACTION TO PREVENT SLIPPING. PPE MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED ( SEE
SUPPL)
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTINUED: A LONG TERM SOLUTION TO EXPOSURE CONTROL. PPE MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY EMPLOYER PROGRAMS TO PROPERLY SELECT, MAINTAIN,
CLEAN, FIT AND USE EQUIPMENT. CONSULT A COMPETENT INDUSTRIAL
HYGIENIST T O DETERMINE HAZARD POTENTIAL AND/OR THE PPE
MANUFACTURERS AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
PROTECTION.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=105.C, 221.F
M.P/F.P Text:105-135C (221-275F)
Decomp Temp:=300.C, 572.F
Spec Gravity:1.04 G/CC 104 KG/M3
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PRECOLORED SOLID BEADS, SLIGHT ODOR NO TASTE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, DISSOLVES ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE (372F/300C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:STYRENE, OXIDES OF CARBON AND OTHER
TOXIC GASES AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. AVOID PROCESSING AT
>330C(572F).

Waste Disposal Methods:PREFERRED DISPOSAL METHODS: 1. CLEAN & REUSE. 2.
CONTACT RESIN BROKER. 3. CONTACT PLASTIC RECYCLER. 4. INCINERATE
WITH WASTE HEAT RECOVERY &/OR 5. LANDFILL. REUSE, RECYCLING,
TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOS AL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:LD50 = NONE.

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.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD & COD = NOT AVAILABLE..
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: NOT AVAILABLE. TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCTS
OF BIODEGRADATION: NOT AVAILABLE. SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE PRODUCTS
OF BIODEGR ADATION: PALLETS MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
OF SEA BIRDS & OTHER LIFE. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: THIS PRODUCT SINKS
UNDER WATER. STABLE POLYMER. AVOID ENTRY INTO WATERWAYS.

Transport Information:DOT: NOT A DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL. TDG: NOT
CONTROLLED UNDER TDG (CANADA).

SARA Title III Information:SEC 311 AND 312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: NONE. SEC
313 RQ: NONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: THE INGREDIENTS
OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. OSHA: NOT
CONTROLLED UNDER HCS (USA).
State Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE LISTED IN THE
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, PA, NJ: CARBON BLACK. CANADIAN EPA: THIS
PRODUCT IS LISTED ON THE DOMESTIC SUBSTANCE LIST, AND IS ACCEPTABLE
FOR USE UNDER THE PROVISIO N OF CEPA. EINECS: THE MONOMERS OF THIS
PRODUCT ARE ON THE EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCAIL
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.