E.C. Safety Data Sheet
Status: 18.01.2002
Version: 2.
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ROHACELL 庐 A (Type: 31, 51, 71)
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the Company/Undertaking
ROHACELL 庐 A (Type: 31, 51, 71)
R枚hm GmbH & Co. KG, Chemische Fabrik
D-64275 Darmstadt
+49 (0) 6151 - 18 - 01
Emergency Number +49 (0) 6151 - 18 43 42
Information provided by +49 (0) 6151 - 18 49 72
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Foam plastic on the basis of polymethacrylimide
3. Hazards Identification
No particular hazards known.
4. First Aid Measures
After contact with eyes
If mechanical irritation occurs flush eyes thoroughly with a large amount of water, consult a physician if
irritation persists. (possible during machining processes)
5. Fire-fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media
foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray
Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons
full water jet
Special protective equipment for fire fighting
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Methods of cleaning / adsorption
Take up mechanically. Dispose of in accordance with regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling
Instructions on safe handling
During thermal processing and/or machining extraction at processing machines is necessary.
Information on fire and explosion protection
No special measures required.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal protective equipment
Hygiene measures
Follow the usual good standards of occupational hygiene. Use skin protective preparation as
preventive skin protection.
Respiratory protection
dust mask may be required for machining operations
Hand protection
not required
Eye protection
goggles for machining operations
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Form : sheets
Colour : white
Odour : odourless
Data relevant to safety
Changes in physical state
Softening Temperature not applicable
Boiling Temperature not applicable
Flash point not determined
Ignition temperature approx. 350 - 600 掳C (with and without flame)
Spontaneous ignition not determined
Lower explosion limit not applicable
Upper explosion limit not applicable
Vapour pressure not applicable
Density 0,03 - 0,07 g/cm3 at 20 掳C (depending on type)
Solubility in water insoluble
Solubility (qualitative) partly soluble in dimethyl formamide
pH-value not applicable
Viscosity (dynamic) not applicable
Further information none
10. Stability and Reactivity
Thermal decomposition
> 350 掳C
Hazardous reactions
No hazardous reactions known.
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products: carbon monoxide, nitriles
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11. Toxicological Information
Further information on
Toxicological data are not available. Inhaling of product dusts should be avoided.
12. Ecological Information
Information on elimination (persistence and degradability)
Ecotoxicological effect
Further information on ecology
Product is insoluble in water
13. Disposal considerations
Product
Waste is non-hazardous. It should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations after consultation
of the competent local authorities and the disposal company in a suitable and licensed facility.
Uncleaned packaging
Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for recycling.
Code of waste EWC
12 01 05
wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics - plastic
shavings and turnings
Always check the given waste codes according to the actual conditions of manufacturing, formulation
or use in your facilities.
14. Transport Information
Further information
Not a dangerous good within the meaning of transportation regulations.
15. Regulatory Information
Labelling in accordance with EC-directive
not applicable
Additional Information on Classification
On the basis of the toxicological and ecotoxicological findings on
analogue products we have available up to now, labelling according to
EC-directive 1999/45/EC does not apply.
Status of Registration
EINECS/ELINCS : listed
16. Other Information
Miscellaneous information
none
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Places marked by || have been amended from the last version.
The information contained herein relates only to the specific material identified. R枚hm GmbH & Co. KG believes that such information is
accurate and reliable as of the date of this material safety data sheet, but no representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or
implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. R枚hm GmbH & Co. KG urges persons receiving this
information to make their own determination as to the information's suitability and completeness for their particular application.
Date of printing : 05.09.2002
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