Hazardous components: None
EEC classification: NA
R Phrases NA
S Phrases NA
3. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Amorphous solid white to yellow
Odour Faint characteristic
PH Not applicable
Flash point Not applicable
Flammability Not applicable
Auto flammability >440潞C
Explosive properties Not applicable
Oxidizing properties Not applicable
Melting point Not applicable
Boiling point Not applicable
Density >0.90g/cm3
Solubility-water Insoluble
Solubility-solvent Soluble in organic solvents that will dissolve rubber
Vapour pressure Not applicable
Solubility-coefficient Not available
Neurotoxicity Not available
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4. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazard The polymer itself is essentially non-toxic
Flammability Combustible
Chemical hazard Avoid contact with strong oxidisers
Biological hazard Not applicable
Reproduction hazard No information is available
Eye effects-eyes Particles may cause mild irritation
Health effects-skin Finished product do not seem to effect the skin
Health effects-ingestion Information not available but is unlikely to cause health
effects
Health effects-inhalation Not applicable
Carcinogenicity BR is not carcinogenic in itself
Mutagenicity No human or animal data available
5. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT
If irritation occurs, wash gently and thoroughly with water and soap. If irritation persists, obtain
medical advice.
EYE CONTACT
Wash gently with water until material causing the irritation is removed.
INGESTION
Have person drink several glasses water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention
INHALATION
Not applicable
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure limit None
Engineering To reduce hazardous
Control measures Exposures are preferred
Personal protection
Respiratory No specific guidelines are available
Hand Gloves
Eye None. Wear safety goggles if dust is present
Skin Light protective clothing
Other protection Wash hands with soap before breaks and after
work. Maintain good housekeeping
7. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Disposal methods Can be disposed of or incinerated together with
household refuse in accordance with regulations
after consultation with local authority
Disposal of packaging Recycle packaging where possible. Incinerate if
packaging is wood or dispose of as non hazardous
waste
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8. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport Not restricted
Sea transport Not restricted
IMDG/IMO Shipping Name Crude Synthetic Rubber
DOT Classification Non Hazardous
9. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder
Or alcohol/polymer foam. Do not use water jet.
Special hazard The polymer burning process seems to be self-
sustaining as long as fuel and oxygen are present.
In fires hazardous combustion gasses are formed:
Carbon monoxide and dioxide
Protective clothing Wear gloves and use self-contained breathing
apparatus.
10. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Water adequate personal protection
Environmental Precautions A release or spill would not constitute a safety
hazard
Small spills Take up mechanically. Dispose of absorbed
material with local regulation for disposal of non
hazardous waste.
Large Spills: As above
11. HANDLING & STORAGE
Suitable material Not applicable
Handling & Storage Store below 60掳C
Precautions Protect from sun. In case of thermal processing,
provide for extraction of the vapours or adequate
ventilation.
12. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid Not available
Incompatible materials Stable under normal use. Avoid contact with
strong oxidisers
Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide and dioxide
13. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity Does not have hazardous effects on health
Skin and eye contact Not available
Chronic toxicity Not available
Carcinogenicity Not available
Mutagenicity Not available
Reproductive hazards Not available
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14. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Aquatic toxicity
Fish Data not available
Daphnia Data not available
Algae Data not available
Biodegradability Not bio-degradable
Bio-accumulation Data not available
Mobility Data not available
German wgk Data not available
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EEC hazard classification This substance has not been published in
Commission Directives 93/72/EEC or 94/69/EC
Risk phrases Data not available
Safety phrases Data not available
National legislation Data not available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
CAS NO 9003-17-2
Approved by: J Jorden & G Thom
Reference:
鈥? Canadian centre for occupational health and safety
鈥? Patty鈥檚 industrial hygiene and toxicology
鈥? Firestone synthetic rubber and latex company U.S.A.
鈥? B.S.L. Germany
鈥? Applicable own physical and chemical, toxicity and ecotoxicity research studies.
鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets & CHEMINFO; CCOHS.
MSDS DOCUMENT NO: KARBOCHEM 03/04
ISSUE: 1
ISSUE DATE: 01.08.01
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