===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POLYSTYRENE, AVERAGE MW CA. 45,000, 331651
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKXTW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:STYRENE POLYMER.
CAS:9003-53-6
RTECS #:WL6475000
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS: MAY BE HARMFUL BY
INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. EYE: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:REFER TO HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, MATERIAL MAY
DECOMPOSE TO FORM FLAMMABLE AND/OR EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND
HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND
WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATER IAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:OTHER INFO (CONT'D): ESBRITE 4, ESBRITE 4-62, ESBRITE
8, ESBRITE G 10, ESBRITE G-P 2, ESBRITE 500HM, ESBRITE LBL, ESCOREZ
7404, ESTYRENE 4-62, ESTYRENE G 15, ESTYRENE G 20, ESTYRENE G-P 4,
ESTYRENE H 61, ESTYRENE 500SH, FC-MY 5450, FG 834, FOSTER GRANT
834, GEDEX, 454H, HF 10, HF 55, HF 77, (ECOLOG ICAL INFORMATION)
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
EXPOSSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND MASK.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: 3A, A 3-80, AFCOLENE, AFCOLENE 666, AFCOLENE S 100, ATACTIC
POLYSTYRENE, BACTOLATEX, BAKELITE SMD 3500, BASF III, BDH 29-790,
BEXTRENE XL 750, BICOLASTIC A 75, BICOLENE H, BIO-BEADS S-S 2, B
P-KLP, BSB-S 40, BSB-S-E, BUSTREN, BUSTREN K 500, BUSTREN K 525-19,
BUSTREN U 825, BUSTREN U 825E11, (OTHER INFO)
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Spec Gravity:1.060
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO LIGHT YELLOW CHIPS. ODOR: NONE SPECIFIED
BY MANUFACTURER .
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:TO THE BEST OF MANUFACTURER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE
CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN
THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. TARGET ORGAN DATA: TUMORIGENIC (EQUIVOCAL
TUMORIGENIC AGENT BY RTEC S CRITERIA). TUMORIGENIC (TUMORS AT SITE
OF APPLICATION). ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL
ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMA TION.
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE. OTHER PRECAUTIONS (CONT'D): HH
102, HHI 11, HI-STYROL, HOSTYREN N, HOSTYREN N 4000, HOSTYREN N
7001, HOSTYREN N 4000V, HOSTYREN S, HT 88, HT 91-1, HT 88A, HT-F
76, IT 40, K 5 25, KB (POLYMER), KM (POLYMER), KOPLEN 2, KR 2537,
KRASTEN 1.4, KRASTEN 052, KRASTEN SB, LACQREN 506, LACQREN 550, LS
061A, LS 1028E, LUSTREX, LUSTREX H 77, LUSTREX HP 77, LUSTREX HH
101, LUSTREX HT 8 8, MX 4500, MX 5514, MX 5516, MX 5517-02,
168N15, NAPST, NBS 706, N 4000V, POLIGOSTYRENE, OWISPOL GF,
PELASPAN 333, PELASPAN ESP 109S, PICCOLASTIC, PICCOLASTIC A,
PICCOLASTIC A 5, PICCOLASTIC A 25, P ICCOLASTIC A 50, (TRANSPORT)
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:CONTACT ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (CONTD):
PICCOLASTIC A 75, PICCOLASTIC C 125, PICCOLASTIC D, PICCOLASTIC
D-100, PICCOLASTIC D 125, PICCOLASTIC D 150, PICCOLASTIC E 75,
PICCOLASTIC E 100, PICCOLASTIC E 200, POLYCO 220NS,
POLYFLEX,POLYSTROL D, POLYSTYRENE, POLYSTYRENE BW, POLYSTYRENE
LATEX, POLYSTYRENE NANOPARTICLES, POLYSTROL, PRINTEL'S, PRX 1195,
PS 1 (POLYMER), PS 2, PS 200, PS 209, PS-B, PSB-C, PSB-S, PSB-S 40,
PSB-S-E, PS 454H, PS 2 (POLYMER), PS 5 (POLYMER), PSV-L, PSV-L 1,
PSV-L 2, PSV-L 1S, PY2763, R 3, R 3612, (SARA)
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
SARA Title III Information:N/P. TRANSPORT (CONT'D): REXOLITE 1422,
RHODOLNE, S 173, SB 475K, SD 188, SHELL 300, SMD 3500, SPS 600, SRM
705, ST 90, STERNITE 30, STERNITE ST 30VL, ST 30UL, STYRAFOIL,
STYRAGEL, STYRENE POLYMERS, S TYREX C, STYROCELL PM, STYROFAN 2 D,
STYROFLEX, STYROFOAM, STYROLUX, STYRON, STYRON 475, STYRON 492,
STYRON 666, STYRON 678, STYRON 679, STYRON 683, STYRON 685, STYRON
686, STYRON 690, STYRON 69021, S TYRON 440A, STYRON 470A, STYRON
475D, STYRON GP, STYRON 666K27, STYRON PS 3, STYRON T 679, STYRON
666U, STYRON 666V, STYROPIAN, STYROPIAN FH 105, STYROPOL HT 500,
STYROPOL IBE, STYROPOL JQ 300, STYROP OL KA, (STATE REG)
Federal Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFORMATION: CAUTION: SUBSTANCE
NOT YET FULLY TESTED. REVIEWS, STANDARDS, & REGULATIONS. OEL=MAK.
IARC CANCER REVIEW: HUMAN NO ADEQUATE DATA IMEMDT 19, 231,1979.
IARC CANCER REVIEW: ANIMAL INADEQ EVIDENCE IMEMDT 19, 231, 1979.
IARC CANCER REVIEW: GROUP 3 IMSUDL 7, 56, 1987. NOHS 1974: HZD
M3416; NIS 15; TNF 1604; NOS 25; TNE 6915. NOHS 1974: HZD M3828;
NIS 120; TNF 10731; NOS 101; TNE 147128. NOES 1983: HZD X6970; NIS
101; TNF 11403; NOS 131; TNE 400575; TFE 182417. EPA TSC SECTION
8 (B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY. EPA TSCA SECTION 8 (D) UNPUBLISHED
HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES. EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE,
JUNE 1999.
State Regulatory Information:N/P. SARA (CONT'D): STYROPOR, TC 3-30,
TGD 5161, TMDE 6500, TOPOREX 500, TOPOREX 830, TOPOREX 550-02,
TOPOREX 850-51, TOPOREX 855-51, TROLITUL, TRYCITE 1000,825TV,
825TV-PS, 475U, U625, 666U, UBATOL U 2001, UCC 6863, UP 1, UP 2,
UP 27, UPM, UPM703, UPM508L, VESTOLEN P 5232G, VESTYRON, VESTYRON
512, VESTYRON 114-12, VESTYRON MB, VESTYRON N, VINAMUL N 710,
VINAMUL N 7700, VINYLBENZENE POLYMER, VI NYL PRODUCTS R 3612, X
600.
======================= Other Information =======================
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