Product ID:CYCOLAC RESIN, T-7500Y
MSDS Date:04/30/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKYYR

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

1 PLASTICS AVE
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-3630
US

Emergency Phone: 800 424-9300/800-447-4545

Info Phone: 800-845-0600/304-863-7231

Cage: 72799

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-3630 US

Telephone: 800-845-0600/304-863-7231

Cage: 72799

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (TI O2).

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

STYRENE.

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

OSHA PEL 50.0 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 20.0 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL: ORAL LD50 (RAT) >5 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SPILLED PELLETS CREATE SLIPPING
HAZARD. CAN BURN IN A FIRE, CREATING DENSE, TOXIC SMOKE. MOLTEN
PLASTIC CAN CAUSE SEVERE THERMAL BURNS. FUMES PRODUCED DURING MELT
PROCESSING MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RE SPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
SECONDARY OPERATIONS, SUCH AS GRINDING, SANDING OR SAWING CAN
PRODUCE DUST WHICH MAY PRESENT AN EXPLOSION OR RESPIRATORY HAZARD.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: EYE: MAY CAUSE I RRITATION OR INJURY DUE
TO MECHANICAL ACTION. SKIN: PELLETS NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SKIN
IRRITATION. INGESTION: NOT ACUTELY TOXIC. INHALATION: PELLET
INHALATION UNLIKELY DUE TO PHYSICAL FORM. PROCESSING F UMES MAY
CAUSE (OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STYRENE: IARC, GROUP 2B, VOL 60, 1994,
P. 233 (POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS).
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE/CHRONIC (CONT'D): IRRITATION TO EYES,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT AND IN CASES OF SEVERE OVEREXPOSURE,
NAUSEA AND HEADACHE. GREASE-LIKE PROCESSING FUME CONDENSATES ON
VENTILATION DUCT WORK, MOLDS AND OTHER SURFACES CAN CAUSE
IRRITATIONAND INJURY TO SKIN. CHRONIC/CARCINOGENICITY: NOTE--OSHA,
IARC, AND/OR NTP HAVE LISTED CARBON BLACK AND HEAVY METALS, PRESENT
IN SOME COLORANTS, AS CARCINOGENS. IF THESE COLORANTS ARE PRESENT
IN THIS PRODUCT, THEY ARE SHOWN IN INGREDIENTS. THESE COLORANTS ARE
ESPECIALLY BOUND TO THE PLASTIC MATRIX AND ARE UNLIKELY TO
CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE EXPOSURE UNDER REC OMMENDED PROCESSING
CONDITIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THERE ARE NO KNOWN HUMAN HEALTH
EFFECTS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT. HOWEVER, CERTAIN
SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPIRATORY IMPAIRMENTS
MAY BE AFFECTED BY EXPOSURE (FED REG)

First Aid:EYES: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES AT ONCE. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WELL WITH COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER OR NORMAL SALINE FOR AT LEAST
20-30 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTENTION. SKIN:
WASH SK IN THOROUGHLY W/ SOAP & WATER. SEEK MED ATTEN IF RASH OR
BURN OCCURS. INGEST: NOT PROBABLE. IF LARGE AMOUNT IS SWALLOWED,
SEEK MED ATTEN. INHAL: NOT LIKELY TO BE INHALED DUE TO PHYSICAL
FORM. MELT PRO CESSING: FOR MOLTEN PLASTIC SKIN CONTACT, COOL
RAPIDLY W/WATER & IMMEDIATELY SEEK MED ATTEN. DO NOT ATTEMPT
REMOVAL OF PLASTIC WITHOUT MED ASSISTANCE. DO NOT USE SOLVENT FOR
REMOVAL. FOR PROCESSING FU ME INHALATION IRRITATION (STATE REGS)

Autoignition Temp:=508.C, 946.4F
Autoignition Temp Text:ESTIMA
Lower Limits:NOT ESTABLIS
Upper Limits:NOT ESTABLIS
Extinguishing Media: WATER AND SPRAY FOAM. WATER SPRAY IS THE BEST
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM. THIS PRODUCT WILL MELT BUT WILL NOT BE
CARRIED ON THE SURFACE OF WATER. CARBON DIOXIDE AND (FIREFIGHTING)
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND BREATHING
APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE USED FOR ALL FIRES.
EXTING MEDIA (CONT'): DRY CHEMICAL ARE NOT GENERALLY RECOMMENDED
BECAUSE THEIR LACK OF COOLING CA PACITY MAY PERMIT RE-IGNITION.
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS FLAME SOURCE TO
IGNITE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: MAY
INCLUDE INTENSE HEAT, DENSE BLACK SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE, HYDROGEN
CYANIDE, HYDROCARBON FRAGMENTS AND CARBON DIOXIDE. IMPACT
SENSITIVITY: NOT SENSITIVE TO MECHANICAL IMPACT. STATIC DISCHARGE:
NOT SENSITIVE TO STATIC DISCHARGE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR GATHER UP MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
PROPER CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR RECOVERY.
Neutralizing Agent:N/P.

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS ON LABEL AND
IN PROCESSING GUIDE. PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. USE GOOD
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
SECONDARY OPERATIONS SUCH AS GRINDING , SANDING OR SAWING MAY
PRODUCE A DUST EXPLOSION HAZARD. USE AGGRESSIVE (OTHER
PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions:HANDLG/STORAGE (CONT'D): HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES TO
PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION; EMPLOY BONDING, GROUNDING, VENTING AND
EXPLOSION RELIEF PREVISIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED ENGINEERING
PRACTICES. STO RAGE: STORE IN DRY PLACE AWAY FROM MOISTURE,
EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . WHEN PROCESSING FUMES/HAZE ARE NOT ADEQUATELY
CONTROLLED, USE RESPIRATOR APPROVED FOR PROTECTION FROM ORGANIC
VAPOR, ACID GASES, PARTICULATE MATTER. WHEN DUST/POWDER FROM
SECONDARY OPERATIONS SUCH AS GRINDING, SANDING, SAWING ARE NOT
ADEQUATELY CONTROLLED USE RESP (ECOLOGICAL INFO)
Ventilation:DETERMINE LOCALLY TO LIMIT EXPOSURE TO PROCESSING FUMES.
DESIGN TECHNIQUES & GUIDELINES MAY BE FOUND IN PUBLICATIONS SUCH
AS: INDUSTRIAL (SUPP SAFETY)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES . WELL INSULATED, CHEMICAL
RESISTANT GLOVES (MFR).
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
(SUPP SFTY)
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . SKIN: WHEN HANDLING PELLETS, AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN. MELT PROCESSING PRODUCT: WEAR LONG
PANTS, (HYGIENE PRACT)
Work Hygienic Practices:OTHER PROT EQUIP (CONT'D): LONG SLEEVES,
WELL-INSULATED GLOVES AND FACESHIELD WHEN APPLICABLE. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT ANY CONTACT WITH
PROCESSING FUME CONDENSATES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENTILATION (CONT'D): VENTILATION; AVAILABLE FROM ACGIH, COMMITTEE ON
INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION, PO BOX 16153, LANSING, MI, 48901. EYE
(CONT'D): USE FULL FACESHIELD WHEN CLEANING PROCESSING FUME
CONDENSA TES FROM HOODS, DUCTS, OTHER SURFACES.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:(SEE TRANSPORT SECTION)
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:NOT APPLIC
Spec Gravity:(WATER=1): >1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID PLASTIC PELLET WITH SLIGHT OR NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLIGIBLE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
TO AVOID AUTOIGNITION/HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OF HOT THICK MASSES OF
PLASTIC, PURGINGS SHOULD BE COLLECTED IN SMALL, FLAT SHAPES OR THIN
STRANDS TO ALLOW FOR RAPID COOLING AND QUENCH IN WATER. DO NOT
ALLOW PRODUCT TO REMAI
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF
STORAGE AND HANDLING. NOT REACTIVE UNDER RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF
HANDLING, STORAGE, PROCESSING AND USE. DO NOT EXCEED MELT
(TRANSPORT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PROCESSING FUMES EVOLVED AT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE TRACE LEVELS OF
STYRENE, ACRYLONITRILE, ACROLEIN, ACETALDEHYDE, ACETOPHENONE,
(CONDITIONS OF POLYMERIZATION)
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
(CONT'D): ETHYLBENZENE, CUMENE, 4-VINYLCYCLOHEXENE AND PHENOLS.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT IS NOT A RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE. RECYCLING
IS ENCOURAGED. LANDFILL OR INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. COLLECTED PROCESSING FUME CONDENSATES
SHOULD BE TESTED TO DETERMINE WASTE CLASSIFICATION.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE ORAL: ORAL LD50 (RAT) >5 G/KG,
ESTIMATED. COMPONENTS: STYRENE MONOMER LISTED AS A POSSIBLE
CARCINOGEN BY IARC. RATS EXPOSED TO ACRYLONITRILE BY INHALATION OR
INGESTION INDUCED BRAIN, ZYMBALL GLA ND (NO COMPARABLE HUMAN GLAND)
AND STOMACH TUMORS. TELEPHONE NUMBERS: GE PLASTICS (RESIN) PH.
(800) 845-0600; FAX (413) 448-7731. GE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS PH.
(800) 872-0022; FAX (304) 424-5871. GE STRU CTURED PRODUCTS
(SHEET/FILM) PH. (800) 451-3147; FAX (413) 448-7506. GE
SUPERABRASIVES PH. (800) 443-1955; FAX (614) 438-2413.

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:GENERAL: NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT ANY SIGNIFICANT ECOLOGICAL
PROBLEMS. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (CONT'D): APPROVED FOR PROTECTION
FROM DUST. ENGINEERING CONTROLS: A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF FRESH AIR
TO THE WORKPLACE TOGETHER WITH REMOVAL OF PROCESSING FUMES THRU
EXHAUST SYSTEMS IS RECOMMENDED. PROCESSING FUME CONDENSATE MAY BE A
FIRE HAZARD & TOXIC; REMOVE PERIODICALLY FROM EXHAUST HOOD, DUCT
WORK & OTH ER SURFACES USING APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION. FOR
POWDERS AND RESIDUAL DUSTS REFER TO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SECTION.

Transport Information:D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS, PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT
REGULATED. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, TDGA: NOT LISTED.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL DATA (CONT'D): MELTING POINT: THIS PRODUCT DOES
NOT EXHIBIT A SHARP MELTING POINT, BUT SOFTENS GRADUALLY OVER A
WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE. ODOR THRESHOLD: NOT ESTABLISHED.
COEFFICIENT WATER/OIL DISTRI: NOT ESTABLISHED. STABILITY CONDITIONS
TO AVOID (CONT'D): TEMPERATURE RECOMMENDATIONS IN PRODUCT
LITERATURE. MATERIALS TO AVOID (CONT'D): AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. PURGE WITH A GENERAL PURPOSE RESIN.

SARA Title III Information:313: CAS #100-42-5 (STYRENE): 0.4%.
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH: AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS. CA-65: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (SAFE
DRINKING WATER & TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT) CAS# : CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS
SERVICE NUMBER. EPCRA 313: EMERGENCY PLANNING & COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT, SECTION 313. FL: FLORIDA RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT,
SUBSTANCE LIST. OSHA: OCCUPATIONS SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINIST RATION.
NPRI: CANADIAN NATIONAL POLLUTANT RELEASE INVENTORY. RCRA: RESOURCE
CONSERVATION & RECOVERY ACT. RI: RHODE ISLAND RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT,
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST. WHMIS: CANADIAN WORKPLACE HAZARDO US
MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA STATUS: THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS OF US EPA TOXIC
SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA). WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: NOT A
CONTROLLED PRODUCT. MEDICAL CONDITIONS (CON T'D): TO COMPONENTS IN
THE PROCESSING VAPORS. OTHER INFORMATION (CONT'D): UPON ITS IARC
CLASSIFICATION AS A POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN. ADDITIONAL COMPOSITIONAL
DATA ALSO PROVIDED IN REGULATORY INFORMATION, SUBJECT TO SUPPLIER
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
State Regulatory Information:CA-65 (THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IDENTIFIED
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 COLUMN ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND/OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY): CAS
#100-40-3 (4-ETHENYLCYCLOHE XENE): < 0.1%. CAS #107-13-1
(ACRYLONITRILE): < 0.01%. RHODE ISLAND RIGHT-TO-KNOW REQUIREMENTS:
13463-67-7 TITANIUM DIOXIDE (TI O2). FIRST AID (CONT'D): LEAVE
CONTAMINATED AREA & BREATHE FRESH AIR. IF COUGHING, DIFFICULT
BREATHING, ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, SEEK MED ATTEN AT ONCE, EVEN
IF SYMPT OMS DEVELOP AT A LATER TIME. FOR SKIN CONTACT W/FUME
CONDENSATE, IMMED WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRIT DEVEOPS
SEEK MED ATTN.