Sartomer Company
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: SMA 1440H Revised Date: 01-17-2005
MSDS ID: S-001260 Replaces Date: 05-18-2001
01. GENERAL INFORMATION
Sartomer Company, Inc.
Oaklands Corporate Center
502 Thomas Jones Way
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
Emergency phone numbers:
800/424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
610/692-8401 (Sartomer Co., Inc.)
Product information:
610/363-4100
GENERIC NAME
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME UN/NA NUMBER
N/AP N/AP
DOT HAZARD CLASS
Not regulated
02. SUMMARY OF HAZARDS
WARNING
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: None known
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: Suspect eye irritation hazard
(SHORT-TERM) Suspect skin irritation hazard
Suspect respiratory tract irritation hazard
Not expected to be a skin absorption hazard
Suspect ingestion hazard
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: See Supplement section of MSDS for chronic health
(LONG-TERM) effects information.
03. COMPONENTS
COMPONENT NAME CAS NUMBER % COMPOSITION (BY WT)
Water 7732-18-5 61-67
Styrene maleic anhydride resin, 160611-49-4 31-37
cumene end-capped, 2-butoxyethyl
ester, ammonium salt
2-Butoxy ethanol** 111-76-2 <2
**Subject to SARA 313 requirements. See Section 13 of MSDS for additional
information.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: SMA 1440H Revised Date: 01-17-2005
MSDS ID: S-001260 Replaces Date: 05-18-2001
04. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT pH
AP 100C/212F AP 8.0-9.5
FREEZING POINT DRY POINT
N/DA N/DA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1 at 39.2F) VOLATILE CHARACTERISTICS
1.06 >60%
VISCOSITY UNITS, TEMP. SOLUBILITY IN WATER
N/DA Completely soluble
VAPOR PRESSURE STABILITY
N/DA Stable
VAPOR SP GR (AIR=1 at 60 - 90F) HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
N/DA Will not occur
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Viscous, light brown liquid with ammonia odor
CONDITIONS AND MATERIALS TO AVOID
Contact with oxidizers may cause low energy release.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Acrid smoke-fumes/carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide and perhaps other toxic
vapors may be released during a fire involving this product.
Ammonia may also be released.
05. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
SUBSTANCE SOURCE DATE TYPE VALUE TIME
A PEL or TLV has not been established
06. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
FLASH POINT METHOD= (Seta CC) AUTOIGNITION TEMP. METHOD=
GT 93C/200F N/DA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% VOLUME IN AIR)
Lower: N/DA Upper: N/DA
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
On exposure to high temperatures, product may decompose, releasing toxic or
flammable vapors. When mixed with air and exposed to ignition source, vapors
can burn in an open space or explode if confined. Vapors may be heavier than
air. Vapors may travel long distances along ground before igniting/flashing
back to vapor source.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Dry chemical
CO2
Water spray
Foam
Water fog
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SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Do not enter fire area without proper protection. See Section 4 -
Decomposition products possible. Fight fire from safe distance/protected
location. Heat may build pressure/rupture closed containers, spreading fire,
increasing risk of burns/injuries. Apply aqueous extinguishing media
carefully. Avoid frothing/steam explosion. Use water spray/fog for cooling.
Notify authorities if liquid enters sewer/public waters.
07. HEALTH HAZARDS
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
INHALATION -- PRIMARY ROUTE
No significant signs or symptoms indicative of any adverse health effects are
expected to occur at standard conditions. However, under normal processing
conditions, ammonia may be released. Ammonia has a strong and irritating odor
and is extremely irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause
coughing, mucous production, shortness of breath and other severe respiratory
tract problems (bronchitis, laryngitis, etc.) Swelling may also lead to
respiratory obstruction.
EYE CONTACT -- PRIMARY ROUTE
No significant signs or symptoms indicative of any adverse health effects are
expected to occur at standard conditions. However, under normal processing
conditions, ammonia may be released. Ammonia has a strong and irritating odor
and is extremely irritating to the eyes. The gas may produce burning of the
eyes, lacrimation and severe eye damage leading to temporary or permanent
blindness. Contact with liquid ammonia can cause severe eye burns.
SKIN ABSORPTION -- PRIMARY ROUTE
Although no appropriate human or animal health effects data are known to
exist, this material is not expected to be a health hazard by skin
absorption.
SKIN IRRITATION -- PRIMARY ROUTE
No significant signs or symptoms indicative of any adverse health effects are
expected to occur at standard conditions. However, under normal processing
conditions, ammonia may be released. Contact with liquid ammonia may cause
severe skin irritation/skin burns.
INGESTION
No significant signs or symptoms indicative of any adverse health effects are
expected to occur at standard conditions. However, under normal processing
conditions, ammonia may be released. Swallowing liquid ammonia may cause
severe burns and hemorrhage of the upper digestive tract.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
This material or its emissions may aggravate pulmonary/bronchial disease
and/or cause breathing difficulty.
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08. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT / CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
If this material is handled at elevated temperature or under mist forming
conditions, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment should be
used.
EYE PROTECTION
Eye protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield must be
worn when possibility exists for eye contact due to splashing or spraying
liquid, airborne particles, or vapor. Contact lenses should not be worn.
SKIN PROTECTION
When skin contact is possible, protective clothing including gloves, apron,
sleeves, boots, head and face protection should be worn. This equipment must
be cleaned thoroughly after each use.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
If handling results in aerosol or vapor generation, local exhaust ventilation
is recommended.
OTHER HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the
immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.
OTHER WORK PRACTICES
Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking,
smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing/wash
thoroughly before reuse. Shower after work using plenty of soap and water.
09. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
INHALATION
If overcome by exposure, remove victim to fresh air immediately. Give oxygen
or artificial respiration as needed. Obtain emergency medical attention.
Prompt action is essential.
EYE CONTACT
In case of eye contact, immediately rinse with clean water for 20-30
minutes. Retract eyelids often. Obtain emergency medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT
Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with mild
soap/water. Flush w/lukewarm water for 15 minutes. If sticky, use waterless
cleaner first. Seek medical attention if ill effect or irritation develops.
INGESTION
If swallowed, give lukewarm water (pint) if victim completely conscious/
alert. Do not induce vomiting/risk of damage to lungs exceeds poisoning risk.
Obtain emergency medical attention.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES
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Treat symptomatically.
10. SPILL AND DISPOSAL
PRECAUTIONS IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Evacuate/limit access. Prevent flow to sewers/public waters. Impound/
recover large land spill; soak up small spill. On water, material is
soluble. Contain/minimize dispersion/collect. Report per regulatory
requirements.
Notes:
2-Butoxy ethanol is practically non-toxic to goldfish (24-hr LC50 1700 mg/l),
brown shrimp (48-hr LC50 800 mg/l), Daphnia magna (48-hr LC50 835 mg/l),
bluegill sunfish (96-hr LC50 127-1460 mg/l), fathead minnow (96-hr LC50 2137
mg/l), tidewater silversides (96-hr LC50 1250 mg/l) and green algae (7-day
EC50 >1000 mg/l). This material did not inhibit the growth of Pseudomonas
fluorscens.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS
When discarded in its purchased form, this product is not a RCRA hazardous
waste. However, it is the responsibility of the generator to determine at
the time of disposal whether the product meets the criteria of a hazardous
waste. Comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Waste disposal options include landfilling solids at permitted sites. Use
registered transporters.
Notes:
The SMA resin of this product is not biodegradable (<10% in 10 days).
2-Butoxy ethanol has a high biological demand and is considered to be readily
biodegradable. Biodegradation reached 74% in the Modified Strum carbon
dioxide evolution test. This material consumed >70% of the theoretical oxygen
demand, with no inhibition of the test system, in the Closed Bottle test.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) using unadapted and adapted sewage seed was
0.70 grams oxygen consumed/gram product and 1.63 grams oxygen consumed/gram
prodcuct, respectively. BOD of unadapted sewage seed was 30% of the
theorectical oxygen demand and for adapted sewage seed was 71% of the
theoretical oxygen demand. The Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is 2.18 grams
oxygen consumed/gram product.
11. ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURES
Store in tightly closed/properly vented containers. Store away from heat,
sparks, open flame and strong oxidizing agents. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. Avoid breathing processing fumes or vapors. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Empty container contains product residue. Follow
labeled warnings even after container is emptied.
The shelf-life of a hydrolyzed solution of SMA resin is one year from date of receipt if the
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product is stored in the original, unopened container out of direct sunlight at
temperatures between 50 and 90F.
DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
Follow standard plant procedures or supervisor's instructions for
decontamination operations.
12. LABEL INFORMATION
USE STATEMENT
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
SIGNAL WORD
WARNING
HEALTH HAZARDS
PROCESSING MAY RELEASE AMMONIA WHICH CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
DO NOT HANDLE NEAR HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAME.
AVOID OXIDIZING AGENTS.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/AEROSOLS.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
BEFORE USING PRODUCT, READ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS).
13. SUPPLEMENT
Chronic health effects data:
Styrene maleic anhydride resin, cumene end-capped, 2-butoxyethyl ester,
ammonium salt
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate that this material is practically
non-toxic if swallowed (rat LD50 >20 ml/kg) or absorbed through the skin
(rabbit LD50 >9.4 ml/kg), slightly irritating to rabbit eyes and practically
non-irritating to rabbit skin (4-hr exposure, 0.5/8.0). No skin allergy was
observed in guinea pigs following repeated exposure. No local or systemic
effects were reported in rabbits following repeated skin application.
Repeated dietary administration was without adverse effect in rats. No birth
defects were reported in the offspring of rats exposed during pregnancy.
2-Butoxy ethanol
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate that this material is slightly to
moderately toxic to rats if swallowed (LD50 440-2700 mg/kg), moderately to
severly irritating to rabbit eyes, and mildly irritating to rabbit skin. Oral
administration of this material to rats did not cause immunosuppression. Rats
given this material orally (222 mg/kg/day or above) for 6 weeks showed red
blood cell changes which resulted in spleen, liver and kidney effects
including increased spleen and liver weight. This material given orally for a
longer period (13 weeks) also exhibited effects on blood (anemia), liver and
spleen, as well as reduced body weight gain and reduced thymus weight at
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: SMA 1440H Revised Date: 01-17-2005
MSDS ID: S-001260 Replaces Date: 05-18-2001
dosages of 280 mg/kg/day or above. Reduced weight gain was the only effect
observed in a 13-week drinking study with mice at much higher dosages. When
rats were exposed to this material by inhalation in either long or short-term
studies, decreased weight gain and blood effects were reported. A short-term
repeated skin application study (9 applications of 360 mg/kg), reported skin
damage and blood in the urine of rabbits. However, no adverse effects were
reported in rabbits exposed to this material by long-term (13-week) repeated
and prolonged skin applications (up to 150 mg/kg/day). No birth defects were
observed in rats, rabbits or mice exposed to this material by inhalation (rats
and rabbits), oral (rats and mice) or dermal (rats) routes, even at levels
which produced toxic effects on the mothers and their offspring. This
material has generally produced no genetic changes in a variety of standard
tests using bacterial or animal cells.
NPCA HMIS RATING
Health 2
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection** D
**Respiratory protection may be necessary depending on conditions of use.
Refer to Section 8 of MSDS for information.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA STATUS
TSCA status: All components of this product are listed, or excluded from
listing, on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) inventory.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
California Proposition 65 Information: this product does not contain any
substances known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or
reproductive harm.
SARA TITLE III; SECTION 313 INFORMATION:
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
2-Butoxy ethanol meets the definition of the glycol ethers category:
CASRN N/AP
2% (maximum by weight)
International Status
Australia (AICS): included on inventory
Canada (DSL): included on inventory
China (CECS): included on inventory
Europe (EINECS): polymer
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: SMA 1440H Revised Date: 01-17-2005
MSDS ID: S-001260 Replaces Date: 05-18-2001
Japan (ENCS): included on inventory
Korea (ECL): not included on inventory
Philippines (PICCS): included on inventory
*Note - qualifiers and codes used in this MSDS
EQ = Equal; AP = Approximately; LT = Less Than; GT = Greater Than;
TR = Trace; UK = Unknown; N/AP = Not Applicable; N/P = No Applicable
Information Found; N/DA = No Data Available
14. DISCLAIMERS
Some of the information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from
sources other than direct test data on the product itself. The information in
this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However,
the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied,
regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use
and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our
knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and
expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in
any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.
This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the
product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may
not be applicable. This MSDS has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
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