EMS CATALOG NO: 14330
EMS PRODUCT: Lowicryl K4M
DATE: 12/28/2000
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
The information contained herein is based on data considered
accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof.
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personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or
third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users
assume all risks associated with the use of the material.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: Lowicryl K4M
CAS NUMBER: Not established
FORMULA: Kit is composed of MONOMERS (Methacrylic and Acrylic
esters), CROSSLINKER (Triethyleneglycol-di-methacrylate),
and INITIATOR (benzoin-methyl-ether)
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE
OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TWA
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
MONOMERS NE NE NE NE
CROSSLINKER NE NE NE NE
INITIATOR NE NE NE NE
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PHYSICAL DATA
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(For MONOMERS)
BOILING POINT: >246oC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.015g/cm
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/D
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 100
VAPOR DENSITY: N/D
EVAPORATION RATE
(Butyl Acetate=1): N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 1%
MELTING POINT: N/D
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless liquid-strong acrylic odor (MONOMERS
and CROSSLINKER); white powder (INITIATOR)
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EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT: 90oC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N/D UEL: N/D
TEST MODE: Open cup
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide, foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Firefighters must wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
fully protective equipment.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: N/D
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HEALTH HAZARD
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EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: IRRITANT! LACHRYMATOR!
May cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory
system. The INITIATOR is toxic by ingestion, absorption, or
inhalation. Vapors may irritate eyes and may cause skin
irritation and allergenic sensitivity.
FIRST AID
SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected area with copious amounts of water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water for at least 30 minutes.
SEE PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air; give oxygen or artificial
respiration, as needed. CALL PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION: Give large amounts of water or milk and transport to
medical facility. SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT IF DISCOMFORT
PERSISTS.
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Unstable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Exposure to high temperature and UV light and
free radical initiators.
INCOMPATABILITY: Oxidizing material, peroxides
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur.
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SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber
boots and gloves. Absorb with clay, earth, etc. and collect
solid waste for disposal. Wash and ventilate spill site after
pickup is complete.
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Mix waste with a combustible carrier and burn in a suitably
equipped chemical incinerator.
Disposal must comply with Federal, State and local regulations.
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: OSHA/MHSA approved respirator
VENTILATION: Fume hood
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles or full face respirator.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower and eye bath.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Store material in dark brown bottles away from light, heat or initiators
N/A = Not Applicable N/E = Not Established N/D = No Data
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