Material Safety Data Sheet
Natural Rubber is not a hazardous material. This Data
Sheet is supplied to our customers as a courtesy.
Section I - Material Identification and Use
All Natural Rubber Grades (TSR, SMR, SIR, ADS, RSS, Crepes, DPNR, PA, SP, Hyflo)
Material Name
Various in South East Asia Astlett Rubber Inc.
Manufacturer Supplier's Name
Cis 14 Polyisoprene Suite 400, 277 Lakeshore Road East
Chemical Name Street Address
Diene Oakville
Chemical Family City
(C5H8)n Ontario
Chemical Formula Province
Ca 10 6 L6J 1H9
Molecular Weight Postal Code
Construction 905-842-2700
Material Use Telephone
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients of Material
Approximate LD50/LC50 Species
C.A.S. N.A. or U.N.
Hazardous Ingredients Exposure Limits
Concentration % Numbers and Route
Hydroxylamine < 0.01
Constant Viscosity grades [CV] only.
CV grades not recommended for use with foodstuffs or pharmaceutical goods
Section III - Physical Data for Material
Physical State Odour Appearance Odour Threshold Specific Gravity
Solid Slight Amber N/A 0.92
Vapour Pressure Vapour Density (Air=1) Evaporation Rate Boiling Point (掳C) Freezing Point (掳C)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Solubity in Water (20掳C) pH Density (g/ml)
% Volatile (by Volume) Water/Oil distribution
N/A < 0.5 N/A 0.92 N/A
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard of Material
Flammability Yes Flammability Conditions Heat; oxidation
Extinction Means Sprinkler Installation
Special Procedures
Flashpoint and Method Upper explosion limit (% by volume) Lower explosion limit (% by volume)
> 300 掳C Unknown Unknown
Auto Ignition Temperature TDG Flammability Classification Hazardous Combustion Products
> 300 掳C Unknown Carbon Monoxide
Rate of Burning Explosive Power Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Sensitivity to Chemical Impact
Varies Unknown Unknown
Section V - Reactivity Data
Chemical Stability Yes
Incompatibility to other substances Heavy metals (eg: Cu) acting as pre-oxidants
Reactivity and under what conditions Starts to decompose above 220掳C, finally emitting vapours which
may be toxic and flammable at temperatures near 300掳C
Hazardous Decomposition Products Isoprene derivatives; carbon monoxide
Section VI - Toxicological Properties of Product
Route of Entry Ingestion
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product Unknown, but avoid ingestion
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product Unknown, but avoid ingestion
LD50 of Product (Route) Irritancy of Product Exposure Limits of Product
Unknown Unknown Unknown
LD50 of Product (Species) Sensitization to Product Synergistic Materials
Unknown Unknown Unknown
Section VII - Preventive Measures
Personal Protective Equipment Clothing when processing
Gloves (specify) Respiratory (specify) Eye (specify) Footwear (specify)
Yes Yes
Clothing (specify) Other (specify)
Yes
Engineering Controls Ventilate during processing.
Leak and Spill Procedure N/A
Waste Disposal Bury or burn under controlled conditions. Reclaim
Handling Procedure and Equipment
Storage Requirements Avoid heat, direct sunlight and contact with oxidation-catalysts
Special Shipping Information
Section VIII - First Aid Measures
Skin Wash with warm water and mild soap
Eye Irrigate with water
Inhalation Seek medical assistance
Ingestion Seek medical assistance; avoid consuming food in working area
General Advice Handling of solid rubber is not a serious health hazard and does not
require special first aid facilities. If in doubt, seek medical assistance.
Section IX - Preparation Date of M.S.D.S.
Additional Information/Comments Natural Rubber is not a hazardous material. This M.S.D.S. is
supplied as a courtesy.
Sources Used BRMA Toxicity and Safe Handling of Rubber Chemicals, British
Rubber Manufacturers Association. Also, "Health and Safety",
Malaysian Natural Rubber.
Prepared By: Phone Numbers Date
Tun Abdul Laboratory, England 0992 - 584966 April 5, 2006
Astlett Rubber Inc.
Suite 400, 277 Lakeshore Road East
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
L6J 1H9
Phone: (905) 842-2700
Fax: (905) 842-2701
Website: www.astlettrubber.com
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