EMS CATALOG NO: 14340
EMS PRODUCT: Lowicryl HM20 Kit
DATE: 03/18/2003
PAGE NUMBER: One of 5
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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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 HM20 Kit
CAS NUMBER: Not established
FORMULA: Kit is composed of Monomers (Methacrylic and Acrylic
esters), 5 CROSSLINKER (Methacrylic ester), and
INITIATOR (Benzoinmethy ether).
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS DATA
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THRESHOLD
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS:
LIMIT VALUES
OSHA-TWA
OSHA-STEL
CAS NO. % ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Entire Product N/D 100 NE NE NE NE
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PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT: N/D
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/D
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/D
MELTING POINT: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE
@20oC: N/D
VAPOR DENSITY: N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless liquid-slightly acrylic odor
(MONOMERS and CROSSLINKER); White
Powder (INITIATOR).
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT: N/D
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N/D UEL: N/D
TEST MODE: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Fire fighters must use self-contained breathing apparatus and
wear full protective equipment.
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UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Use water spray to disperse vapor.
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation, Skin, Ingestion.
RTECS#: N/A
CARCINOGENICITY: No
ACUTE & CHRONIC: Material is an irritant and will be harmful by
most routes of entry. Exercise extreme caution in
handling.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: NE
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Chemical will cause severe irritation to the 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. Handle with
the care required by good laboratory technique.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected areas with copious amounts of water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, give oxygen or artificial
respiration, as needed.
INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Call a physician.
SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS.
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Unstable
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: High temperatures, UV light.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing materials, peroxides.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperature, free radical sources.
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SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Wear self contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and
gloves. Absorb on sand, vermiculite, sawdust and put in a
container for future disposal. Wash and ventilate spill site
after pickup is complete.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible. Dispose of
insolvent and burn in an EPA licensed chemical incinerator
equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Dispose in compliance
with all local, State and Federal regulations.
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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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RESPIRATOR: OSHA/MSHA approved respirator if needed.
VENTILATION: Mechanical ventilation.
GLOVES: Rubber gloves.
EYES: Safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower and eye bath.
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Store material at room temperature. Keep storage container tightly
closed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not inhale. Wash thoroughly after han-
dling.
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