Material Safety Data Sheet
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1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
ACRYLITE庐 Acrylic Sheet
Synonyms: Acrylic polymer; For product grades: GP, FF, OP-2, OP-3, OP-4, P-95, P-99, AR, AS, GAR,
OD, DP-9, FFX, FFV, FXS, FHG, PO-3, 249, GMS, ACRYLITE庐 Anti-Reflective Sheet, ACRYLITE庐
Radiant acrylic sheet, ACRYLITE庐 Sterling Collection
Supplier:
R脰HM AMERICA / CYRO INDUSTRIES
100 Enterprise Drive
P.O. Box 5055
Rockaway
New Jersey 07866
Product Information Number 1-207-490-4242
24 Hour Emergency Number, CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
庐 is a registered trademark
Product Use: acrylic glass
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
This material is classified as not hazardous under OSHA regulations.
Ingredients CAS Reg. No. Weight %
acrylic copolymer trade secret 100
NJTSR # 56705700001-6739P
See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Color: colorless or colored
Appearance: sheets
Odor: odorless
Under normal conditions of use, this product is not expected to create any unusual
industrial hazards.
Primary Routes of Exposure
Eye contact (if exposed to chips)
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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
No hazard expected in normal use.
Eye Contact
No hazard expected in normal use.
Material can cause the following:
- mechanical irritation
Skin Contact
Material can cause the following:
- cuts (when using cut sheets)
Ingestion
No hazard expected in normal use.
Potential Environmental Effects
See SECTION 12, Ecological Information
4. First Aid Measures
First Aid Procedures
Inhalation
No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation.
Eye Contact
If mechanical irritation occurs flush eyes thoroughly with a large amount of water, consult a physician if
irritation persists. (possible during machining processes)
Skin Contact
No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous.
Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
not applicable
Flash point
> 400 掳C
Autoignition Temperature
> 752 掳F
not applicable
Lower explosion limit
not applicable
Upper explosion limit
none
OSHA Flammability Classification
Other Flammable Properties
Use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire.
Extinguishing Media
Use the following extinguishing media when fighting fires involving this material:
water spray - foam - dry chemical - carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting Procedures
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear.
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6. Accidental Release Measures
Procedures
Collect material and place in a disposal container. Obey relevant local, state, provincial and federal laws
and regulations.
See Material Safety Data Sheet section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling
During thermal processing and/or machining local exhaust ventilation at processing machines is
necessary.
Storage
Storage: dry.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limit Information
ACRYLIC COPOLYMER
trade secret
No Occupational Exposure Values established (ACGIH, OSHA, Canada and Mexico).
Engineering Controls (Ventilation)
If use operations generate dust, use adequate ventilation.
Respiratory Protection
A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must
be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Eye Protection
goggles for machining operations
Hand Protection
protective gloves against mechanical risks
Other Protective Equipment
To identify additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, it is recommended that
a hazard assessment in accordance with the OSHA PPE Standard (29CFR1910.132) be
conducted before using this product.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
colorless or colored
Appearance
sheets
Physical state
odorless
Odor
not applicable
Flash point
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not applicable
pH-value
not applicable
Viscosity (dynamic)
1.19 g/cm3
Specific gravity (water = 1)
not applicable
Vapor density (air = 1)
not applicable
Vapor pressure
not available
Softening Temperature
not applicable
Boiling Temperature
insoluble
Solubility in water
not applicable
n-Octanol/water partition
coefficient
not applicable
Evaporation rate
not available
Odor threshold
none
Further information
See Section 5, Fire Fighting Measures
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability
This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
Conditions To Avoid
This material is considered stable.
Incompatibility With Other Materials
Oxidizing agents. No known incompatibility with other materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
In case of thermal decomposition combustible, the eyes and respiratory system irritating vapors are
formed, consisting mainly of: methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate
Hazardous Polymerization
Product will not undergo polymerization.
11. Toxicological Information
Further Information on Toxicology
The product has not been tested toxicologically. When handled and used as directed the product will
not cause hazardous effects to health according to studies on similar products and practical
experience.
12. Ecological Information
Information on Elimination (Persistence and Degradability)
Ecotoxicological Effect
Further Information on Ecology
The product has not been tested eco toxicologically.
On the basis of the products consistency as well as its low water solubility a bio availability is
unlikely.Studies on products with similar composition confirm this assumption.
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13. Disposal Considerations
Procedures
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Incineration is the
preferred method. CYRO encourages the recycle, recovery and reuse of materials, where permitted, as an
alternate to disposal as a waste.
14. Transport Information
Further information
Not subject to the regulations on dangerous goods.
15. Regulatory Information
INVENTORY INFORMATION
EINECS (EU) listed or exempted
TSCA (USA) listed or exempted
DSL (CDN) listed or exempted
US FEDERAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA RQ [lbs] SARA 302 SARA 313
Component / CASRN TPQ [lbs] TSCA 12b
(40CFR302.4) List of EHS (40CFR372)
NONE
COMPONENT CLASSIFICATION UNDER CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112
Component / CASRN Weight % HAP EHAP
NONE
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 311/312 OF SARA (40CFR370)
NONE
US STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION
California California
New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts
Proposition 65 Proposition 65
Component / CASRN RTK RTK RTK
Cancer Reproductive
acrylic copolymer /
NO NO NO NO NO
trade secret
This product contains (a) chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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CANADIAN REGULATION
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulation and the MSDS contains all information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
This is a non-controlled product.
WHMIS: NO
Component / CASRN NPRI
NONE
16. Other Information
Health Flammability Physical Hazard
HMIS-Ratings 0 1 0
NFPA-Ratings 0 1 0
HMIS Hazard Ratings NFPA Hazard Ratings
4 = severe 4 = extreme
3 = serious 3 = high
2 = moderate 2 = moderate
1 = slight 1 = slight
0 = minimal 0 = insignificant
N = no rating for powders N = no rating for powders
* = chronic health hazard
This MSDS was prepared in accordance with ANSI Z400.1-1998.
Places marked by || have been amended from the last version.
This information and all further technical advice are based on Degussa's present knowledge and experience. However, Degussa assumes no
liability for providing such information and advice including the extent to which such information and advice may relate to existing third party
intellectual property rights, especially patent rights. In particular, Degussa disclaims all CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY.
DEGUSSA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF
PROFITS) OF ANY KIND. Degussa reserves the right to make any changes according to technological progress or further developments. It is
the customer's responsibility and obligation to carefully inspect and test any incoming goods. Performance of the product(s) described herein
should beverified by testing and carried out only by qualified experts. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to carry out and arrange for any
such testing. Reference to trade names used by other companies is neither a recommendation, nor an endorsement of any product and does
not imply that similar products could not be used.
Date of printing : 09/22/2006
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