=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:DESMOPHEN R-12A, D-013
NIIN:00N068828
MSDS Number: CBJNF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BAYER CORP
Address:100 BAYER RD
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15205-9741
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-662-2927
Emergency Phone Num:412-923-1800
Preparer's Name:B J GAMBINO
CAGE:JO283
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BAYER CORP
Address:100 BAYER RD
Box:4913
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15205-9741
Country:US
Phone:800-662-2927
CAGE:JO283
Company:BAYER CORPORATION
Address:100 BAYER ROAD
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15205-9741
Country:US
Phone:800-662-2927; 202-483-7616
CAGE:19511

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:POLYESTER RESIN
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):>15000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THERE ARE NO KNOWN SIGNIFICANT TOXIC
    EFFECTS OBSERVED FOR PRODUCT OF THIS CHEMICAL FAMILY. CERTAIN
    POLYESTERS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE EYE IRRITATION OR SLIGHT SKIN
    IRRITATION IN ANIMAL TESTS. WITH GO OD STANDARD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PRECAUTIONS, NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ARE EXPECTED AS A RSLT OF THE USE
    OF THIS PRODUCT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:FLUSH WITH CLEAN, LUKEWARM WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN (LOW
    PRESS). OBTAIN MED ATTN IF IRRIT DEVELOPS. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING AND WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. WASH
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHALATION:MOVE TO AN AREA
    FREE FROM RISK OF FURTHER EXPOSURE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.
    INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCON PERSON. CONSULT MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:510F,266C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL; CARBON DIOXIDE; FOAM; WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . DURING FIRE, IRRIT, TOX GASES (SEE REACTIVITY DATA) & SMOKE ARE
    PRESENT FROM DECOMP/COMBUST. CLSD (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE OR IMPOUND SPILLED MATERIAL AND CONTROL
    FURTHER SPILLAGE IF FEASIBLE. COVER SPILL WITH SAWDUST,
    VERMICULITE, FULLER'S EARTH OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL; COLLECT IN
    OPEN CONTAIERS AND DISCARD. CLE AN SPILL AREA WITH HOT WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STOR TEMP (MIN/MAX):32F (0C)/122F
    (50C). SHELF LIFE:12 MONTHS AT 77F (25C) IN CLOSED ORIGINAL
    CONTAINER. SPECIAL SENSITIVITY:MATERIAL IS HYGROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:MATERIAL IS HYGROSCOPIC AND CONTAINERS SHOULD BE
    TIGHTLY SEALED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WITH FOREIGN MATERIALS AND
    MOISTURE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD ORG VAP CARTRIDGE/FRESH AIR
    SUPPLIED RESP MAY BE NEC FOR CERTAIN APPLICATNS. CONSIDER TYPE OF
    APPLICATN, ENVIRON CONCS, & OTHER MATLS BEING USED CONCURRENTLY
    WHEN DETERM RESP USE & S ELECTION. OBSERVE OSHA REGS FOR (SUPDAT)
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:CNTNR MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. USE
    COLD WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CNTNRS TO MIN RISK OF RUPTURE.
    MATLS TO AVOID:CNTNING MATLS BECAUSE HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES MAY BE
    EMITTE D IN A FIRE SITUATION. RESP PROT:RESPIRATOR USE (29 CFR
    1910.134).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Vapor Pres:<80 @ 122F
Spec Gravity:1.13 @ 68F
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER, VISCOUS LIQUID WITH A WEAK ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:SUPDAT

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDIZERS. TRIMETHYLOL PROPANE IS USED IN MFR OF RESIN;
    THEREFORE, IT SHOULD NOT BE COMBINED W/PHOSPHORUS (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY FIRE:CO, CO*2.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MATERIAL MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL REGULATIONS.
    EMPTY CONTAINERS MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE DUE TO PRODUCT RESIDUE.
    DO NOT HEAT OR CUT	EMPTY CONTAINER WITH ELECTRIC OR GAS TORCH.

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