Material Safety Data Sheet

According to ANSI Z400.1-2003
Date Printed: 04-26-2007   

Section 1 - Product and Company Information

Product Name: ABS Rod

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Urethane Supply Company24 Hour Emergency Contact800-424-9300
1128 Kirk Rd.Customer Information Number800-424-9300
Rainsville, AL 35986

Section 2 - Hazards Identification

Appearance:
Odor:
Hazards of Product:
  

HMIS Rating (Scale 0 - 4)

NFPA Ratings
HEALTH  0  Health = 0
 1 
0 0
Health = 0
FIRE  1  Fire = 1Fire = 1
PHYSICAL  1  Physical = 1Reactivity = 0
PERSONAL PROTECTIONBPersonal Protection = B 


Potential Health Effects

Eye Contact:None known at ambient temperature. At elevated temperatures, symptoms may include tearing, and irritation.
Skin Absorption:None known at ambient temperature.
Inhalation:None known at ambient temperature. At elevated temperatures, this product may emit fumes and vapors that are irritating to the repiratory tract. Symptems may include, coughing, headache, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, wheezing.
Ingestion:None known at ambient temperature.

Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

ComponentCAS #Amount
 
Styrene100-42-5<0.25%
Acrylonitrile107-13-1.002 - .01%
Acrylonitrile107-13-1.002 - .01%

Section 4 - First-Aid Measures

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known at ambient temperature.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media: Water spray, water fog, foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dense smoke emitted when burned without sufficient oxygen.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Stop source of spill. If material enters a sewer/waterway, notify responsible authorities of non-toxic plastic.
Personal Precautions:
Environmental Precautions:

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

General Handling: Keep out of reach of children. For professional use only. Not intended for sale to the general public.
Other Precautions:
Storage: Do not store near heat, or flame. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

ComponentSourceTypeValueRemarks
Personal Protection
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection: Only to handle hot polymers.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If ventilation cannot be provided, wear NIOSH approved respirator.
Hygenic Measures: Wash hands before eating, smoking or using the washroom
Other Protection Measures: None
Engineering Controls: Provide sufficient exhaust at all operations capable of creating fumes or vapors to prevent routine inhalation. This would include all point of application where heating elements are involved.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: White plastic rods approximately 1/8 inch in diameter
Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Specific Gravity: 1.03-1.06
Solubility in Water: Not Soluble

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability/Instability: Stable
Conditions To Avoid: Extreme heat. May generate static electricity and sparks could cause fires.
Incompatible Materials: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity
Ingestion

.002 - .01%
Skin Absorption
.002 - .01%
Inhalation
.002 - .01%

Section 12 - Ecological Information

CHEMICAL FATE

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Disposal Method:
Sweep up spilled material and place in suitable container for recycle or disposal. Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.
Container Disposal: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information

DOT


Section 15 - Regulatory Information

Superfund Amendments and Reathorization Act of 1986 (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312

The following table list hazardous components and the regulatory lists for which they are required to be reported.
ComponentCAS #AmountSARA 313 ListedKnow to California to cause cancerPennsylvania Hazardous Substance ListMassachusetts Hazardous ListedRhode Island ListedCERCLAEPA CancerogenityIARC CancerogenityNTP CancerogenityTLV CanerogenityNIOSH CancerogenityOSHA Cancerogenity

Section 16 - Other Information

Legend
ACGIHAmerican Conference of Governmental Hygenists
CFRCode of Federal Regulations
DFGDeutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
HMISHazardous Materials Identification System
IARCInternational Agency for Research on Cancer
MAKMaximum Allowable Concentration (German)
MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheet
NFPANational Fire Protection Association
NIOSHNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OELOccupational Exposure Limit
RCRAResource Conservation and Recovery Act
STELShort Term Exposure Limit
TLVThreshold Limit Value
TWATime Weighted Average

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.