Material Safety Data Sheet
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PARALOID(TM) B-48N 100% RESIN
Revision date: 09/26/2003
Rohm and Haas Company
Supplier
100 Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2399 United States of America
For non-emergency information contact: 215-592-3000
Emergency telephone number
Spill Emergency 215-592-3000
Health Emergency 215-592-3000
Chemtrec 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS-No. Concentration
Acrylic polymer(s) Not Hazardous 98.0 - 100.0 %
Residual monomers Not Required <= 0.5 %
Toluene 108-88-3 <= 1.0 %
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Appearance
Form Granular solid
Colour clear
Acrylic odor
Odour
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CAUTION!
Hazard Summary
INHALATION OF DUST CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING:
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, AND LUNGS
HEADACHE
NAUSEA
MAY CAUSE EYE/SKIN IRRITATION.
PROLONGED OR REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE TO TOLUENE
CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING: - IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT - ENLARGED LIVER - KIDNEY EFFECTS
- CARDIAC SENSITIZATION
EMBRYOFETOTOXIC EFFECTS
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS
CAUSES ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Primary Routes of Entry:
Eye contact
Skin contact
Dermal Absorption
Eyes: Monomer vapors from heated product can cause the following:
slight irritation
Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause the following:
slight irritation
The solvent(s) in this material can be absorbed through intact skin.
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust can cause the following:
irritation of nose, throat, and lungs
Inhalation of monomer vapor from heated product can cause the following:
May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation.
headache
nausea
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated overexposure to toluene can cause the following: -
irritation of the respiratory tract - enlarged liver - kidney effects - cardiac sensitization
embryofetotoxic effects
Causes adverse reproductive effects.
teratogenic effects
ACGIH Not classifiable as a
Toluene
human carcinogen.
US CA65CRT Developmental toxin.
Toluene
IARC Classification not possible
Toluene
from current data.
IARC Inadequate data.
Toluene
IARC Evidence suggests lack of
Toluene
carcinogenicity.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
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Skin contact: Wash with water and soap as a precaution. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not take clothing home to be laundered.
Eye contact: Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Consult a physician if necessary. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
not applicable
Flash point
393.0 掳C (739.40 掳F) estimated
Ignition temperature
Not Applicable
Lower explosion limit
Not Applicable
Upper explosion limit
Use the following extinguishing media when fighting fires involving this
Suitable extinguishing
material:
media:
carbon dioxide (CO2)
dry chemical
water spray
Specific hazards during fire fighting: Material as sold is combustible; burns vigorously with intense
heat.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective suit.
Further information: Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
Remain upwind.
Avoid breathing smoke.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Appropriate protective equipment must be worn when handling a spill of this material. See SECTION
8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, for recommendations.
If exposed to material during clean-up operations, see SECTION 4, First Aid Measures, for actions to
follow.
Environmental precautions
CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.
Methods for cleaning up
Floor may be slippery; use care to avoid falling.
Eliminate all ignition sources.
Ventilate the area.
Transfer spilled material to suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Static charges
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can accumulate: use bonding and grounding between transfer equipment and receiving containers
and for anyother operations capable of generating static electricity.
Storage
Storage conditions: Material can burn; limit indoor storage to approved areas equipped with
automatic sprinklers. Ground all metal containers during storage and handling.
Storage temperature: -18.00 - 49.00 掳C (-0.40 - 120.20 掳F)
Further information:
Monomer vapors can be evolved when material is heated during processing operations. See
SECTION 8, for types of ventilation required.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limit(s)
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Component Regulation Type of listing Value
Toluene Rohm and Haas TWA 50 ppm
Rohm and Haas STEL 75 ppm
Rohm and Haas Absorbed via skin
ACGIH TWA 50 ppm
ACGIH SKIN_DES
OSHA/Z2 TWA 200 ppm
OSHA/Z2 Ceiling 300 ppm
OSHA/Z2 MAX. CONC 500 ppm
Z1A TWA 375 mg/m3 100 ppm
Z1A STEL 560 mg/m3 150 ppm
Eye protection: Use safety glasses with side shields (ANSI Z87.1or approved equivalent). Eye
protection worn must be compatible with respiratory protection system employed.
Hand protection: Chemical-resistant gloves should be worn whenever this material is handled. The
glove(s) listed below may provide protection against permeation. (Gloves of other chemically resistant
materials may not provide adequate protection): Polyvinyl alcohol VITON Synthetic Rubber
(registered Trademark of Dupont Dow Elastomers) Gloves should be removed and replaced
immediately if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough. Rinse and remove
gloves immediately after use. Wash hands with soap and water.
Respiratory protection: A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or equivalent must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's
use. None required if airborne concentrations are maintained below the exposure limit listed in
Exposure Limit Information. Up to 10 times the exposure limit: Wear a properly fitted NIOSH
approved (or equivalent) half-mask, air-purifying respirator. Up to 1000 ppm organic vapor: Wear a
properly fitted NIOSH approved (or equivalent) full-facepiece, air-purifying respirator, OR full-
facepiece, airline respirator in the pressure demand mode. Above 1000 ppm organic vapor or
Unknown: Wear a properly fitted NIOSH approved (or equivalent) self-contained breathing appartus in
the pressure demand mode, OR full-facepiece, airline respirator in the pressure demand mode with
emergency escape provision. Air-purifying respirators should be equipped with NIOSH approved (or
equivalent) organic vapor cartridges and N95 filters. If oil mist is present, use R95 or P95 filters.
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Protective measures: Use chemically resistant apron or other impervious clothing to avoid prolonged
or repeated skin contact. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Engineering measures: Use local exhaust ventilation with a minimum capture velocity of 150
ft/min. (0.75 m/sec.) at the point of dust or mist evolution. Refer to the current edition of "Industrial
Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice" published by the American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists for information on the design, installation, use, and maintenance of
exhaust systems.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Granular solid
Form
clear
Colour
Acrylic odor
Odour
Not Applicable
pH
not applicable
Boiling point/range
no data available
Melting point/range
not applicable
Flash point
393 掳C (739.40 掳F) estimated
Ignition temperature
Not Applicable
Lower explosion limit
Not Applicable
Upper explosion limit
Not Applicable
Vapour pressure
Not Applicable
Relative vapour density
practically insoluble
Water solubility
1.15
Relative density
6,000.000 - 11,500.000 mPa.s
Viscosity, dynamic
Not Applicable
Evaporation rate
2 % maximum
Percent volatility
NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a
specification.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
None known.
Hazardous reactions
This material is considered stable.
However, avoid temperatures above 260C/500F. Thermal
decomposition is dependent on time and temperature.
There are no known materials which are incompatible with this product.
Materials to avoid
Thermal decomposition may yield acrylic monomers.,
Hazardous
decomposition
products
Product will not undergo polymerization.
polymerization
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 rat > 5,000 mg/kg
Acute oral toxicity
Toxicity data for a compositionally similar material.
LD50 rabbit > 3,000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity
Toxicity data for a compositionally similar material.
rabbit slight irritation
Skin irritation
Toxicity data for a compositionally similar material.
rabbit slight irritation
Eye irritation
Toxicity data for a compositionally similar material.
Component: Toluene
LC50 rat 4 h 15.07 mg/l
Acute inhalation
toxicity
Component: Toluene
IARC assessment: this product is not classifiable as to its
Subchronic toxicity
carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).
Component: Toluene
Toxicity to reproduction
In laboratory studies, birth defects, increased fetal lethality and delayed fetal development have
been observed in offspring of female animals exposed during pregnancy.
Component: Toluene
Teratogenicity
Toluene has been demonstrated to be embryofetotoxic and teratogenic in laboratory animals.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no data available for this product.
Toluene
Ecotoxicity effects
LC50 Rainbow trout 96 h
Toxicity to fish
24 ppm
LC50 Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) 96 h
Toxicity to fish
26 ppm
LC50 Bluegill sunfish 96 h
Toxicity to fish
13 ppm
EC50 Algae 96 h
Toxicity to algae
>433 ppm
EC50 Daphnia magna 48 h
Toxicity to aquatic
11.5 ppm
invertebrates
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Environmental precautions: CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal sewers
and open bodies of water.
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Disposal
Waste Classification: When a decision is made to discard this material as supplied, it does not meet
RCRA's characteristic definition of ignitability, corrosivity, or reactivity, and is not listed in 40 CFR
261.33. The toxicity characteristic (TC), however, has not been evaluated by the Toxicity
Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP).
For disposal, incinerate this material at a facility that complies with local, state, and federal
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Not regulated for transport
IMO/IMDG
Not regulated (Not dangerous for transport)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Workplace Classification
This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
This product is a 'controlled product' under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System (WHMIS).
SARA TITLE III: Section 311/312 Categorizations (40CFR370): Chronic Health Hazard
SARA TITLE III: Section 313 Information (40CFR372)
This product contains a chemical which is listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis concentrations.
The following listed chemicals are present: (Quantity present is found elsewhereon this MSDS.)
SARA Title III Components: Toluene 108-88-3
CERCLA Information (40CFR302.4)
This material is regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA)and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III
Section 304. This material is or contains chemical(s) listed in 40 CFR Table 302.4 or nondesignated
RCRA ICR substance(s). (Nondesignated ICR substances apply to materials that will not be reused.)
The Reportable Quantity(s) (RQ) are listed below. Releases in excess of its reportable quantity must
be reported to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) and to the appropriate state and local
emergency response organizations.
CERCLA Components: Toluene 108-88-3 1,000 lbs RQ
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) All components of this product are in compliance
with the inventory listing requirements of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical
Substance Inventory.
Pennsylvania
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Any material listed as "Not Hazardous" in the CAS REG NO. column of SECTION 2,
Composition/Information On Ingredients, of this MSDS is a trade secret under the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act.
California (Proposition 65)
This product contains a component or components known to the state of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm:
Components: Toluene 108-88-3
California (Proposition 65)
This product contains trace levels of a component or components known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm:
Components: Benzene 71-43-2
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Rating
Health Fire Reactivity
1 (chronic) 1 0
HMIS
Legend
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
BAc Butyl acetate
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL):
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TWA Time Weighted Average (TWA):
| Bar denotes a revision from prior MSDS.
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a
warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process,
unless specified in the text.
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