LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 5 G/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES,
MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE, CNS
DEPRESSION, DERMATITIS. CHRONIC:CARCINOGEN. MAY ALTER GENETIC
MATERIAL. THE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STYRENE:GROUP 2B (IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND TOXICOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. TARGET
ORGANS:CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSYTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF PERSON
CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:88.0F,31.1C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:6.1%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM.WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFFECT
EXTING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
FLAMMABLE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK. CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR
UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. FORMS EXPLO MIXTURES IN AIR.
Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF ALL IGNIT SOURCES. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
W/ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CNTNRS,
TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENT A REA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL
PICKUPCOMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:LIGHT SENSITIVE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,
SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. REFRIGERATE.
Other Precautions:USE NON SPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. READILY ABSORBED THROUGH
SKIN. TOXIC. IRRITANT. CARCINOGEN. MUTAGEN. LACHRYMATOR. KEEP AWAY
FROM IGNITION SOUR CES. NO SMOKING.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAP PRESS:4.3 @ 15C. 12.4 @ 37.7C.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, COPPER, COPPER ALLOYS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CAN POLYMERIZE ON EXPOUSRE TO LIGHT.
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DIPSOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULA TIONS .
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.