EMS CAT AL OG NO: 14335
EMS P R ODUCT : L owicr yl Monost ep K4M P olar
DAT E: 09/ 18/ 2002
P AGE NUMB ER : One of 3
MAT ER I AL S AFET Y DAT A S HEET
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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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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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S ect ion 1 P r oduct I dent if icat ion
Product Name: Lowicryl K4M Kit
Formula: Kit is composed of Monomers (Methacrylic and Acrylic esters), C rosslinker
(triethyleneglycol-di-methacrylate), and I nitiator (benzoinmethyl-ether)
S ect ion 2 Hazar dous I ngr edient s
T hreshold Limit Values
OSHA-PEL AC I H-T WA
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Hazardous ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Components
Monomers NE NE NE NE
Crosslinker NE NE NE NE
I nitiator NE NE NE NE
S ect ion 3 P hysical Dat a (for monomers)
Melting Point: N/D
Boiling Point: > 246掳C
Specific G ravity : 1.015g/cm
Solubility in water : 1%
% Volatile by volume: 100
Vapor Pressure: N/D
Vapor Density: N/D
Evaporation Rate: N/D
Appearance and Odor:
Monomers and C rosslinker: Colorless liquid-strong acrylic odor
I nitiator: White powder
S ect ion 4 Fir e and Explosion Hazar d Dat a (f or monomer s)
Flash Point: 90掳C
T est Mode: Open C up
Flammable Limits:
LEL: N/D
UEL: N/D
PSI hazard code: HI R7ag
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: NE
S ect ion 5 Healt h Hazar d
T hreshold Limit value: See Section 2
Effects of Overexposure:
I rritant: Lachrymator: May cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory system. T he
I nitiator is toxic by ingestion, absorption, or inhalation. Vapors may irritate eyes and may cause
skin irritation and allergenic sensitivity.
First Aid:
Skin C ontact: Wash affected area with copious amounts of water.
Eye C ontact: Flush eyes with water for at least 30 minutes. See physician.
I nhalation: Remove to fresh air; give oxygen or artificial respiration, as needed. C physician.
all
I ngestion: G large amounts of water or milk and transport to medical facility.
ive
Seek medical treatment if discomfort persists.
S ect ion 6 R eact ivit y Dat a
Stability: Unstable
C onditions to avoid: Exposure to high temperatures, UV light and free radical initiators.
I ncompatability: Oxidizing material, peroxides
Hazardous decomposition Products: C arbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur
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S ect ion 7 S pill or L eak P r ocedur es
Steps to be taken if 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.
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.
S ect ion 8 S pecial P r ot ect ion I nf or mat ion
Respiratory protection: OSHA/MHSA approved respirator
Ventilation: Fume hood
Protective gloves: I mpervious
Eye protection: Safety goggles or full face respirator
Other protective equipment: Safety shower and eye bath
S ect ion 9 S pecial P r ecaut ions
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage:
Store material in dark brown bottles away from light, heat or initiators.
N/A= Not Applicable
NE= Not Established
N/D= No Data
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