Effects of Overexposure:EYE:MECH INUURY ONLY. INH:PENTANE IS NARCOTIC
AT HIGH CONC(REF:CCD & IS RELEASED DURING EXPASION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH OFF IN FLOWING H*20.
INGEST:LOW IN TOXICITY. INDUCE VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS INGESTED.
INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EFFECTS OCCUR;CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,DRY CHEM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PRESSURE DEMAND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLACK SMOKE EMITTED WHEN BURNED. TEMPS
>672F WILL RELEASE COMBUSTIBLE GASES.
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & REUSE IF UNCONTAMINATED.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 90F,& KEEP BARRIER FILM
LINER CLOSED TO REDUCE BLOWING AGENT LOSS. FLAM ATMOSHERE MAY
DEVELOP IN CANS; OPEN IN VENTILATED SPARK-FREE AREA
Other Precautions:FLUOROCARBON BLOWING AGENT CAN CAUSE CORROSION IN
GAS-FIRED HEATERS. PLANTS CONVERTIN PRODUCT TO EXPANDED FORM SHOULD
INSPECT GAS HEATER COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR PINHOLES ANNUALLY.
Respiratory Protection:MFR STATES NONE NORMALLY NEEDED
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
INGRED:FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVE CONTAINING BROMINE,CHLORINE &
HYDROCARBONS=3%. OTHER PRECAUTIONS:THE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM IS
COMBUSTIBLE. DO NOT EXPOSE TO FLAME OR IGNITION SOURCES.
Spec Gravity:1.06
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR POLYSTYRENE S-SHAPED GRANULES OR STRANDS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
HYDROCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS >212F WILL CAUSE EXPANSION & RELEASE
OF BLOWING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN BROMIDE WHEN >482F;250C
Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECOMMENDS BURYING IN LADFILL OR
INCINERATION. DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL
CODES.
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