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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: DIVINYLBENZENE, PRACTICAL
SYNONYMS: MIXTURE OF ISOMERS; INHIBITED WITH P-TERT-BUTYLCATECHOL
BENZENE, DIETHENYL; DIVINYL BENZENE; VINYLSTYRENE
PRODUCT CODES: 13450
MANUFACTURER: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES
DIVISION: 1560 INDUSTRY ROAD/P.O. BOX 550
ADDRESS: HATFIELD, PA 19440
EMERGENCY PHONE: 215-412-8400
CHEMTREC PHONE: 800-424-9300
FAX PHONE: 215-412-8450
CHEMICAL NAME: DIVINYLBENZENE
CHEMICAL FAMILY: NOT AVAILABLE
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C10-H10
PRODUCT USE:
PREPARED BY:
SECTION 1 NOTES:
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT:
DIVINYLBENZENE
CAS NO. % WT % VOL SARA 313 REPORTABLE
1321-74-0 100
ppm mg/m3
OSHA PEL-TWA:
10PPM
OSHA PEL STEL :
OSHA PEL CEILING:
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10PPM
ACGIH TLV STEL:
ACGIH TLV CEILING:
SECTION 2 NOTES:
CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
SECTION 3: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES REMOVING
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. COVER THE IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN EMOLLIENT. WASH
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. THOROUGHLY CLEAN SHOES BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. IF LARGE QUANTITIES OF THIS
MATERIAL ARE SWALLOWED, CALL MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION: IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT,(IRRITANT,SENSITIZER), OF EYE
CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INHALATION(LUNG IRRITANT). SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF INGESTION
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: THE SUBSTANCE MAY BE TOXIC TO BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LIVER, EYES.
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REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
CARCINOGENICITY
OSHA: ACGIH: NTP: IARC:
OTHER: NO DATA AVAILABLE
SECTION 3 NOTES:
SECTION 4: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EYES:
SKIN:
INGESTION:
INHALATION:
SECTION 4 NOTES:
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: COMBUSTIBLE
(% BY VOLUME) LOWER:
FLASH POINT:
CLOSED CUP: 61.667掳 (143掳F) OPEN CUP; 76.1掳C (169掳F)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
F: 878掳F
C: 470掳C
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 2 REACTIVITY: 0
OTHER H
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 2 REACTIVITY: 0
PROTECTION: H
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SMALL FIRE, USE DRY CHEMCIAL POWDER, LARGE FIRE, USE WATER
SPRAY, FOG OR FORAM. DO NOT USE WATER JET.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: EXPLOSIVE POLYMERIZATION WILL ONLY OCCUR IF MATERIAL
DOES NOT CONTAIN AN INHIBITOR (STABLIZER). THIS MATERIAL IS STABILIZED WITH P-TETR-BUTYLCATECHOL.
SLIGHTLY EXPLOSIVE IN PRESENCE OF HEAT.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
SECTION 5 NOTES:
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
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SECTION 6 NOTES:
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINER IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED AND SEALED UNTIL READY FOR USE. AVOID ALL POSSIBLE SOURCES OF IGNITION
(SPARK OR FLAME) DO NOT STORE ABOVE 8掳C (46.4掳F). REFRIGERATE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN
2 DEG. AND 8 DEG C.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP AWAY
FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR STRONG INCANDESCENT LIGHT. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL
AVOID SHOCK AND FRICTION.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO
KEEP THE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS BELOW THEIR RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD LIMIT
VALUE. ENSURE THAT EYEWASH STATIONS AND SAFETY SHOWERS ARE PROXIMAL TO THE WORK
STATION LOCATION.
VENTILATION : VAPOR RESPIRATOR
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID
INHALATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
EYE PROTECTION: SPLASH GOGGLES.
SKIN PROTECTION: LAB COAT, GLOVES
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: BOOTS, AND A FULL SUIT. SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT, CONSULT A SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: LIQUID , STRAW COLOR (LIGHT)
ODOR: NOT AVAILABLE
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
pH AS SUPPLIED: 1% SLOL/WATER: NOT APPLICABLE
pH (Other):
BOILING POINT:
F: 383掳
C: 195掳
MELTING POINT:
F: -124.6掳
C: -87掳
FREEZING POINT:
F: NO DATA
C:
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): 0.1PA @ 30掳C
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 4.5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): 0.9-0.93
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EVAPORATION RATE:
BASIS (=1):
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (con鈥檛)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: INSOLUBLE IN COLD WATER, HOT WATER.
PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: NO DATA
PERCENT VOLATILE:
BY WT/ BY VOL @ NO DATA
F:
C:
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC):
WITH WATER: LBS/GAL
WITHOUT WATER: LBS/GAL
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
VISCOSITY:
@
F:
C:
SECTION 9 NOTES:
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE UNSTABLE
STABILITY: THIE PRODUCT IS STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY):
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES,INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. REACTIVE
WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION):
SECTION 10 NOTES:
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
SECTION 11 NOTES:
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
SECTION 12 NOTES:
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
RCRA HAZARD CLASS:
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (con鈥檛)
SECTION 13 NOTES:
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS:
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENT:
WATER TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS:
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
AIR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS:
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
OTHER AGENCIES:
SECTION 14 NOTES:
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT):
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT):
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT):
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES:
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS:
STATE REGULATIONS:
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
SECTION 15 NOTES:
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
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OTHER INFORMATION:
PREPARATION INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 2.9 C.F.R
1910. 1200, WE ARE PROVIDING YOU WITH A MSDS FOR THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL YOU ARE
PURCHASING.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE YOUR EMPLOYEES ON THE SAFE USE OF THE HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL.
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES MAKES NO PRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE
INFORMATION IN THE MSDS. THE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT; HOWEVER, YOU
(THE CUSTOMER), SHOULD PERFORM YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION AND INDEPENDENT
VERIFICATION. IF YOU RESELL THE PRODUCT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO FORWARD THE
INFORMATION IN THE MSDS TO YOUR CUSTOMER.
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