EMS CATALOG NO: 14350
EMS PRODUCT: Lowicryl K11M
DATE: 06/19/2000
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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
obtained from the use thereof.
Electron Microscopy Sciences assumes no responsibility for
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.
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES
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P.O. BOX 251
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 24 HOUR EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER
(215) 646-1566 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
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FOR PRODUCT AND SALES INFORMATION
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CONTACT ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES OFFICE ABOVE.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: Lowicryl K11M
FORMULA: Kit is composed on MONOMERS (Methacrylic and Acrylic
esters), CROSSLINKER (1,3-Butanediol dimethacrylate), and INITIATOR
(benzoin-methyl-ether)
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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COMPONENTS THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE
OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TWP
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 (for MONOMERS)
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BOILING POINT: 186oC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.015g/cm
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/D
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/D
EVAPORATION RATE
(Butyl Acetate=1): N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible
MELTING POINT: N/D
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless liquid-slightly acrylic odor
(MONOMERS and CROSSLINKER); white powder
(INITIATOR)
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: 79oC FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
TEST MODE: N/D LEL: N/D UEL: N/D
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
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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 a
physician.
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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.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing material, peroxides
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Exposure to high temperature, UV light,
initiators.
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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.
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 PROTECTION INFORMATION
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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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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Store material in dark brown bottles away from light, heat or
initiators.
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SHIPPING INFORMATION
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PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Poisonous liquid, n.o.s. (HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE
MIXTURE)
HAZARD CLASS: 6.1 (POISON-B)
UN #: 2810
PACKING GROUP: III
LABEL(S): STOW AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS
SPECIAL MARKINGS:
IATA INFORMATION
(A) PASSENGER A/C 611, III MAX QTY OUTER=60L / MAX QTY INNER GLASS
2.5L
(B) CARGO A/C 618, III MAX QTY=220L/MAX QTY INNER GLASS 6.0L
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