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                    MATERIAL SAFETY DATE SHEET





1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION



    PRODUCT NAME    •F DENKA THERMOSHEET EC

    GRAGE            •F EC-R

    MANUFACTURER  •F Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

    ADDRESS        •F Sanshin Bldg.,1-4-1 Yuraku-cho•C Chiyoda-ku•C Tokyo

                       100-8455•C Japan

    EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO•D      •F    81-3-3507-5377(voice)

                                       81-3-3507-5084(fax)



2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



       CHEMICAL NAME                     CAS No.                 Weight %



      Polystyrene                 9003-55-8 AND 9003-53-6         •â??   90%

      Carbon Black                      1333-86-4                 •Æ? 5%

      Additives(trade secret)              •|                       •Æ? 5%



   HAZARD DATA           •F None Established



3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

    CAUTION!

    Odorless sheet. Can burn in a fire, releasing hazardous gases and fumes.



4. FIRST AID MEASURES

     INHALATION •F If exposed to fumes from decomposition products at high

                     temperature, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention, if

                     breathing is difficult.

     SKIN        •F If burned by contact with molten material, cool as quickly as

                     possible. Do not peel material from skin. Get medical

                     attention.

     EYES         •F Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15minutes. Get

                    medical attention.

     INGESTION •F Immediately induce vomiting, and contact a physician. Seek

                    medical advice.









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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

     EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

                •F water, water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam

    SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

                  •F Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective

                     clothing.

     UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD•F None



6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

    Sweep or vacuum sheet and place in a disposal container.

    Keep sheet out of walking surface to avoid a slipping hazard.



7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

    HANDLING•F Protection against fire and explosion.

    STORAGE•F Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from heat, sparks and

    flame.



8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

     OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS•F

       Occupational exposure limits for this product has not been established.

    ENGINEERING CONTROLS(VENTILATION)•F

       Local ventilation should be used when processing at high temperature.

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

      RESPIRATORY            •F Respiratory protection may be needed in special

                                  circumstances such as mechanical generation of

                                  dusts.

      EYE PROTECTION •F Safety glasses with side shields or goggles may be

                               needed in special circumstances such as mechanical

                               generation of dusts.

      SKIN PROTECTION •F When handling or processing sheet in a molten state,

                              wear gloves to protect against thermal burns.



9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

    PHYSICAL STATE         •F Solid Sheet

    COLOR                      •F varies with product

    ODOR                    •F odorless

    MELTING POINT            •F Not Applicable

    FLASH POINT               •F Not Applicable

    IGNITION TEMPERATURE •F Not Applicable

    SPECIFIC GRAVITY      •F 1.06





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    SOLUBILITY IN WATER            •F insoluble



10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

    STABILITY                     •F Stable at normal temperature.

    INCOMPATIBILITY•i Material to avoid•j •F none

    HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION•F Will not occur.







11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

     No information is available concerning the toxicity of this product.



12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

     No information is available concerning the ecological impacts of this product.



13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

     Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local

     laws.



14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

     Not regulated



15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

     None





16. OTHER INFORMATION

     This information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, express or

     implied, is made.

    To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate.

    However, we can’t assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or

    completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of

    suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials

    may present unknown hazards and should be used in caution. Although certain

    hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only

    hazards which exist.

    The information relates to this specific material. It may not be valid for this

    material, if used in combination with any other materials or in any process. It

    is the user’s responsibility to satisfy themselves as to the suitability and

    completeness of this information for your own particular use.

    You should execute the adequate test before using this product in the view of

    safety and suitability for your purpose under your responsibility.





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