CHEMTREC Transporation
Emergency Phone: 800-424-
9300
Material Safety Pittsburgh Poison Control
Center
Health Emergency No.: 412-
Data Sheet 681-6669
NOTE: The CHEMTREC Transportation
Emergency Phone is to be used only in the
event of chemical emergencies involving a
spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident involving
chemicals
Section 1 - Chemical Product / Company Information
PLASITE 4300/4310 PART C Revision Date: 04/25/2007
Product Name:
Identification
PLMSDS 345PC1NL Supercedes : 03/10/2006
Number:
Vinyl Ester Catalyst - FOR
Product
INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
Use/Class:
Regulatory, Department
Preparer:
Manufacturer: Carboline Company
350 Hanley Industrial Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63144
Section 2 - Composition / Information On Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Weight % Less Than ACGIH TLV-TWA ACGIH TLV-STEL OSHA PEL-TWA OSHA-CEIL
ISOBUTYL ACETATE 110-19-0 45.0 150 PPM N/E 150 PPM N/E
CUMENE 80-15-9 25.0 N/E N/E N/E N/E
HYDROPEROXIDE
2,4-PENTANEDIONE 37187-22-7 10.0 N/E N/E N/E N/E
PEROXIDE
DIACETONE 123-42-2 10.0 N/E N/E N/E N/E
ALCOHOL
ETHYL ALCOHOL 64-17-5 5.0 1000 PPM N/E 1900 MGM3 N/E
1-METHYL-2- 872-50-4 5.0 N/E N/E N/E N/E
PYRROLIDONE
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL 111-46-6 5.0 NE NE NE NE
CUMYL ALCOHOL 617-94-7 5.0 N/E N/E N/E N/E
CUMENE 98-82-8 5.0 N/E N/E N/E N/E
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: FLAMMABLE liquid and vapor. DANGER! Organic Peroxide. May cause eye burns.
May cause blindness. May cause skin burns. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. May
cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin
and cause irritation. Contains Diethylene Glycol which can cause kidney damage and may cause liver damage
based on animal data.
Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact: May cause eye burns.
Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact: May cause skin burns. May cause allergic skin reaction. May be
harmful if absorbed through the skin.
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Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: High vapor concentrations may be irritating to the eyes and
respiratory tract, and may result in central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and in
severe cases, loss of consciuosness and death.
Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: If swallowed, this material may cause CNS effects as noted above,
irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach and, in severe cases, death.
Effects Of Overexposure - Chronic Hazards: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged
occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage.
Primary Route(s) Of Entry: Skin Contact, Skin Absorption, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact
Medical Conditions Prone to Aggravation by Exposure: If you have a condition that could be aggravated
by exposure to dust or organic vapors, see a physician prior to use.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
First Aid - Eye Contact: If material gets into eyes, flush with water immediately for 15 minutes. Consult a
physician.
First Aid - Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Launder clothing before reuse. If rash or irritation develops, consult a
physician.
First Aid - Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen if necessary. Consult a physician if
symptoms persist or exposure was severe.
First Aid - Ingestion: If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point, F: 51F (11C) Lower Explosive Limit, %: 1.2
Upper Explosive Limit, %: 36.0
(Setaflash)
Extinguishing Media: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam, Water Fog
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: Flammable Liquid. Vapors are heavier than air and will accumulate.
Vapors will form explosive concentrations with air. Vapors travel long distances and will flashback. Use
mechanical ventilation when necessary to keep percent vapor below the "Lower Explosion Level" (LEL).
Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep away from sparks, open flames and heat sources. All electric equipment
and installations should be made and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code. In areas
where explosion hazards exist, workers should be required to use non-ferrous tools and to wear conductive
and non-sparking shoes. Contact with incompatible materials or exposure to temperatures exceeding the
SADT may result in a self accelerating decomposition reaction with release of flammable vapors which may
autoignite.
All organic peroxides should be considered highly combustible. Once ignited, most organic peroxides burn
vigoriously. The flashpoint of an organic peroxide is only meaningful when it is below the temperature at which
the organic peroxide begins to decompose due to its thermal instability. Normally, no decomposition occurs
until the temperature is well above ambient. See storage conditions.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Flammable. Cool fire-exposed containers using water spray. Fight fire with
large amounts of water from a safe distance. Use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire. Fire fighters
and others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full Bunker Gear and Self-Contained
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Breathing Apperatus. Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use. After a fire, wait
until the material has cooled to room temperature before initiating clean up activities.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Steps To Be Taken If Material Is Released Or Spilled: Eliminate all ignition sources. Handling equipment
must be grounded to prevent sparking. Evacuate the area of unprotected personnel. Wear appropriate
personal protection clothing and equipment. Follow exposure controls/personal protection guidelines in Section
8. Contain and soak up residual with an aborbent (clay or sand). Take up absorbant material and seal tightly
for proper disposal. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Refer to Section 15 for
SARA Title III and CERCLA information.
Section 7 - Handling And Storage
Handling: Contact with incompatible materials or exposure to temperatures exceeding the SADT (See section
10) may result in a self-accelerating decomposition reaction with release of flammable vapors which may
autoignite. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid contamination. Use explosion proof equipment. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Do not reuse container as it may retain hazardous product residue. Do not get
in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep container closed when not in use. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Do not taste or swallow.
Storage: Store below 100F (38C) to maintain stability and active oxygen content. Detached storage is
preferred. Store out of direct sunlight in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store away from combustibles and
incompatible materials. Refer also to National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Code 432, Code for the Storage
of Organic Peroxide Formulations.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation when required to keep below health exposure
guidelines and Lower Explosion Limit (LEL).
Respiratory Protection: Use only with ventilation to keep levels below exposure guidelines listed in Section 2.
User should test and monitor exposure levels to ensure all personnel are below guidelines. If not sure, or not
able to monitor, use MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied air respirator. Follow all current OSHA requirements for
respirator use.
Skin Protection: Recommend impervious gloves and clothing to avoid skin contact. If material penetrates to
skin, change gloves and clothing. The use of protective creams may be beneficial to certain individuals.
Protective creams should be applied before exposure.
Eye Protection: Recommend safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles to avoid eye contact.
Other protective equipment: Eye wash and safety showers should be readily available.
Hygienic Practices: Wash with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, or using
toilet facilities. Use of a hand cleaner is recommended. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Leather
shoes can absorb and allow hazardous materials to pass through. Check shoes carefully after soaking before
reuse.
Section 9 - Physical And Chemical Properties
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149 F (65 C) - 285 F (141 C) Heavier than Air
Boiling Range: Vapor Density:
Solvent N/D
Odor: Odor Threshold:
Clear to Yellow Liquid Slower Than Ether
Appearance: Evaporation Rate:
N/D
Solubility in H2O:
N/D 0.946
Freeze Point: Specific Gravity:
N/D N/D
Vapor Pressure: PH:
Liquid
Physical State:
(See section 16 for abbreviation legend)
Section 10 - Stability And Reactivity
Conditions To Avoid: Heat, sparks and open flames.
Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, heat and open flames. Contact with foreign
materials, such as strong acids, alkalis, oxiders, reducing agents, amines, vermiculte, zinc, aluminum iron, rust,
copper, transtion metal salt ions, and reaction acceleraters may result in a rapid and violent reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Temperatures at or above the SADT can result in the release of
hazardous decomposition products which are flammable and may autoignite.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under normal conditions.
Stability: This material is chemically unstable and should be handled under specified conditions. See
HANDLING and STORAGE section of this MSDS for specified conditions.
SADT - Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature. Lowest temperature at which the tested package size
will undergo a self-accelerating decomposition reaction. This reaction will generate flammable vapors which
may autoignite. The length of time to generate a decomposition reaction, after the SADT has been reached or
exceeded, is dependent upon how much the SADT has been exceeded and the length of time needed for the
reaction exotherm (heat spike from increasing decomposition rate) to initiate a rapid decomposition reaction.
Typically, SADT is inversely proportional to package size. Larger packages will have a lower SADT due to
smaller ratio to heat transfer area to volume of product.
SADT - 129F / 54C ( 5-Gallon container)
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Product LD50: N/D Product LC50: N/D
Chemical Name CAS Number LD50 LC50
ISOBUTYL ACETATE 110-19-0 13400 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT >13.2 MG/L, RAT INH
CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE 80-15-9 382 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT 220 PPM, / 4 HR, RAT, INH
2,4-PENTANEDIONE PEROXIDE 37187-22-7 > 2,000 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT 13.1 MG/L / 1 HR, RAT INHALATION
DIACETONE ALCOHOL 123-42-2 4,000 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT > 1500 PPM / 8 HR, RAT INH
ETHYL ALCOHOL 64-17-5 7060 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT 20000 PPM/10 HRS, RAT, INHALATION
1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE 872-50-4 3900-4300 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT 3.1 - 8.8 MG/L / 4 HR, RAT, INH
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL 111-46-6 NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
CUMYL ALCOHOL 617-94-7 1300 - 3000 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT NOT AVAILABLE
CUMENE 98-82-8 1400 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT 8000 PPM / 4 HOURS
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No data
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Section 13 - Disposal Information
Disposal Information: Dispose of in accordance with State, Local, and Federal Environmental regulations.
Responsibility for proper waste disposal is with the owner of the waste.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
Organic Peroxide Type D Packing Group: II
DOT Proper Shipping
Liquid
Name:
(Cumyl Hydroperoxide, Hazard Subclass:N/A
DOT Technical Name:
Acetyl Acetone Peroxide
<=42%)
5.2 145
DOT Hazard Class: Resp. Guide
Page:
UN 3105
DOT UN/NA Number:
Additional Notes: None.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
CERCLA - SARA HAZARD CATEGORY
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA Hazard Categories promulgated under Sections 311and
312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD, CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD, FIRE HAZARD, REACTION HAZARD
SARA SECTION 313
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III
of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372:
Chemical Name CAS Number
CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE 80-15-9
1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE 872-50-4
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the reporting requirements of TSCA 12(B) if
exported from the United States:
Chemical Name CAS Number
DIACETONE ALCOHOL 123-42-2
U.S. STATE REGULATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
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The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five components in this product.
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at greater than 3%.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Warning: The following ingredients present in the product are known to the state of California to cause
Cancer:
No California Proposition 65 Carcinogens exist
Warning: The following ingredients present in the product are known to the state of California to cause
birth defects, or other reproductive hazards:
Chemical Name CAS Number
1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE 872-50-4
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
CANADIAN WHMIS
This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled Product Regulations except for the use of the 16
headings.
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: B2 D2A D2B F
Section 16 - Other Information
HMIS Ratings
Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 3 Personal Protection: X
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, GR/LTR MIXED (UNTHINNED): 67
REASON FOR REVISION: Changes Made in Section(s): 15
Legend: N.A. - Not Applicable, N.E. - Not Established, N.D. - Not Determined
The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate. However, since the
conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no
liability for damages incurred by use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
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