Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 11-30X-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: GAC NON-LATEX ELASTICS Release Date: July 13, 2006
1. Product and Company Identification
Trade Name & Synonyms MSDS Code Number
Ultra Non Latex Elastics UNL
Chemical Name Manufacture / Distributor
Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Block Copolymer GAC International Inc.
Material name: Thermoplastic rubber.
Chemical family: Block copolymer
Formula: N/A
C.A.S. Number Address
NA 355 Knickerbocker Ave.
Bohemia, NY USA 11716
Grades or Minor Variant Identities Information Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
Product Use (for Canada) Emergency Telephone Number
Used as elastomeric ties for ligation. 1-631-419-1700
2. Composition of Ingredients
Hazardous Components C.A.S. Number Exposure Limits %
Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Block Copolymer NA NA NA
None NA NA NA
3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview
The health effects noted below are consistent with requirements under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR 1910.1200)
Routes of Signs and Symptoms Single, Repeated, or Severity (Mild, Acute and Chronic Target
Exposure Lifetime Exposure Moderate, Severe) Health Effect(s) Organ(s)
Product is practically NA NA NA NA
Eye
non-irritating to eyes.
Product is practically NA NA NA NA
Skin
non-irritating to skin.
Based on dusting agent, NA NA NA NA
Inhalation
product may cause mild
mechanical irritation to
the nose, throat and
respiratory tract.
Product is generally NA NA NA NA
Ingestion
considered to have a low
order of acute oral
toxicity. Irritation as
noted above.
NA NA NA NA NA
Other
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Preexisting eye, skin, respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
Carcinogenicity (IARC, NTP)
NA
Potential Environmental Effects
NA
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 11-30X-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: GAC NON-LATEX ELASTICS Release Date: July 13, 2006
4. First Aid Measures
Routes of Exposure First Aid Instructions Immediate Medical Attention Delayed Effects
Flush eyes with water. If irritation occurs, get medical NA
Eye
attention.
If contact with molten product NA NA
Skin
occurs, treat as ordinary burns.
Not ordinarily required, remove NA NA
Inhalation
affected person from dusty
environment.
No ordinarily required. NA NA
Ingestion
All evidence indicated that large NA NA
Other
polymer molecules are not
biologically active.
Note to Physicians (Treatment, Testing, and Monitoring)
NA
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flashpoint & Method: Flammable (Explosive) Limits in Air Autoignition Temperature Other
掳C / 掳F N/A LEL: N/A UEL: N/A NA
NA
Properties Contributing to Flammability Classification
Flame Propagation or Burning
Fire Intensity Health-, Flammability-, Reactivity-NA
NA
NA
Extinguishing Media Extinguishing Media to Avoid
Use water, foam, dry chemical or CO2. NA
Protection and Procedures for Firefighters
Material will not burn unless preheated. Do not enter confined space without fulbunker gear (helmet with face shield, bunker coats, gloves and
rubber boots); including a positive pressure NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool fire exposed containers with water.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
NA
6. Accidental Release Measures
Containment Techniques
NA
Spill/Leak Clean-Up Procedures and Equipment
Shovel and sweep up or use industrial vacuum cleaner. Avoid generating dust clouds. Put into containers for reclaiming or disposal.
Evacuation Procedures
NA
Special Instructions
NA
Reporting Requirements
NA
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Practices and Warnings
Practice good housekeeping. Do not allow product to accumulate in processing area.
Storage Practices and Warnings
(掳C / 掳F). Product can accumulate static charges when handled. Equipment should be providing a means for dissipating any charges that may
develop. In processing, do not allow the temperature to exceed 400 deg F. Maintain a fire watch if 450 deg F is reached. Avoid vapors from heated
products. Adequate ventilation and/or engineering controls must be employed in high temperature processing to prevent exposure to potentially
toxic/irritating fumes.
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 11-30X-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: GAC NON-LATEX ELASTICS Release Date: July 13, 2006
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Ventilation Other Engineering Controls
Ventilation as required to control dust concentration in air. Adequate NA
ventilation and/or engineering controls are required when product is
heated in processing.
Routes of Entry: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Normal Use: PPE for Emergencies:
Eye/Face Safety glasses should be worn when product is heated in processing. NA
Skin Protective clothing should be worn when product is heated in processing. NA
Inhalation NA NA
General Hygiene Considerations and Work Practices
NA
Protective Measures During Repair and Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment
NA
Other Protective Measures and Equipment
NA
9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Appearance Odor
Solid Essentially odorless.
Boiling Point 掳C / 掳F N/A
Normal Physical State:
Liquid Gas
Melting Point 掳C / 掳F N/A
Solid (Other) Freezing Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Specific Gravity or Density (H20=1) Solubility in Water pH
.93 Negligible in water. NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 20掳C) Vapor Density (AIR= 1) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A N/A N/A
Other
NA
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Conditions: Product contains residual unsaturation, which can undergo exothermic oxidative
degradation. Accumulation of product in areas exposed to elevated temperatures for extended periods in air may result in self-heating and auto
ignition. Internal guideline in five days at 200 deg F.
Hazardous Products Produced During Decomposition
At processing temperatures. Some degree of thermal degradation will occur, although highly dependent on temperature/environmental conditions, a
variety of decomposition products may be present ranging from simple hydrocarbons (such as methane. /propane) to toxic/ irritating gases) carbon
monoxide/dioxide, accrolein, halogenated compounds, acids, ketones, aldehydes). See special precautions.
Hazardous Polymerization? Conditions to Avoid
掳C / 掳F NA
May Occur May Not Occur
Stability? Conditions to Avoid
Stable Unstable 掳C / 掳F NA
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data, Epidemiology Studies, Carcinogenicity, Neurological Effects, Genetic or Reproductive Effects, or Structure Activity Data
NA
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 11-30X-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: GAC NON-LATEX ELASTICS Release Date: July 13, 2006
12. Ecological Information
Toxicity, Environmental Fate, Physical/Chemical Data, or Other Data Supporting Environmental Hazard Statements
NA
13. Disposal Considerations
Regulations
Water disposal: Place in an appropriate disposal facility in compliance with local regulations.
Properties (Physical/Chemical) Affecting Disposal
NA
14. Transport Information
Regulated for shipping? Proper Shipping Name Packing Group
GAC Non-Latex Elastics NA
Yes No
Hazard Class Identification Number
Do changes in quantity, packaging, or shipment method change product classification?
Not hazardous by NA
Yes No
DOT regulations.
Other
NA
15. Regulatory Information
Federal Regulations
The components of this product are listed on the EPA/TSCA inventory of chemical substances.
Occupational Exposure limits: OSHA PEL/TWA. 10MG/M3 Respirable dust. 5MG/M3 Total dust. ACGIH TLV/TWA 10MG/M3 Respirable
dust.
International Regulations
NA
Other
NA
16. Other Information
Supplier Number: 31/11 Supplier Release: October 18, 2004 Rev: 02
N/A = not applicable. NA = not available, N/E = not established. N/D = not determined.
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