Sartomer Company
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: Poly bd R45HTLO Revised Date: 11-13-2001
MSDS ID: S-001184 Replaces Date: 05-14-2001
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
Polybutadiene
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME UN/NA NUMBER
N/AP N/AP
DOT HAZARD CLASS
Not regulated
02. SUMMARY OF HAZARDS
CAUTION
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: No significant hazards expected
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: Suspect slight eye irritation hazard
Suspect slight skin irritation hazard
Suspect slight respiratory tract irritation
hazard
Not expected to be a skin absorption hazard
Not expected to be an ingestion hazard
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: See Supplement section of MSDS for chronic
health effects information.
03. COMPONENTS
COMPONENT NAME CAS NUMBER % COMPOSITION (BY WT.)
1,3-Butadiene, homopolymer,
hydroxy-terminated** 69102-90-5 >99
4-Vinylcyclohexene 100-40-3 <20 ppm
1,3-Butadiene 106-99-0 <1 ppm
**Exportation of this product is controlled by the United States
Government. See Section 13 of MSDS for details.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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04. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT pH
>300C N/DA
FREEZING POINT DRY POINT
N/DA N/AP
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1 at 39.2F) VOLATILE CHARACTERISTICS
0.90 Negligible
VISCOSITY UNITS, TEMP. (Brookfield) SOLUBILITY IN WATER
N/DA Negligible
VAPOR PRESSURE STABILITY
N/DA Stable
VAPOR SP GR (AIR=1 at 60 - 90F) HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
N/DA Not expected to occur
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Viscous, clear to light yellow liquid
CONDITIONS AND MATERIALS TO AVOID
High temperatures, heat, sparks, open flame;
strong oxidizing agents, acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Acrid smoke-fumes/carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide and perhaps other
toxic vapors may be released during a fire involving this product.
Small amounts of butadiene 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 (COC) AUTOIGNITION TEMP. METHOD
>204C/400F N/DA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% VOLUME IN AIR)
LOWER: N/DA UPPER: N/DA
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Heat from fire can generate flammable vapor. When mixed with air and
exposed to ignition source, vapors can burn in open or explode if
confined. Vapors may be heavier than air. May travel long distances
along ground before igniting/flashing back to vapor source. Fine
sprays/mists may be combustible at temperatures below normal flash
point.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
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Dry chemical
Carbon Dioxide
Water spray
Foam
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. Do not
use solid water stream/may spread fire. Use water spraying/fog for
cooling. Avoid frothing/explosion. Avoid direct personal contact with
liquid even after fire is out to prevent potentially serious burns.
Notify authorities if liquid enters sewer/public waters.
07. HEALTH HAZARDS
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
INHALATION
No significant signs or symptoms indicative of any adverse health hazard
are expected to occur at standard conditions due to the low volatility
of this material. However, aerosols, or vapors which may be generated
at elevated processing temperatures, may results in adverse health
effects. Symptoms may include headache, drowsiness, coughing and
shortness of breath.
EYE CONTACT -- PRIMARY ROUTE
Although no appropriate human or animal health effects data are known
to exist, this material is expected to cause slight eye irritation.
Symptoms of irritation may include redness, tearing or excessive
blinking.
SKIN ABSORPTION
Not expected to be a skin absorption hazard.
SKIN IRRITATION -- PRIMARY ROUTE
Although no appropriate human or animal health effects data are known
to exist, this material is expected to be a slight skin irritant.
Symptoms may include slight localized redness or rash and swelling.
INGESTION
Although no appropriate human or animal health effects data is known to
exist, this material is not expected to be an ingestion hazard.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
See Supplement (Section 13 of MSDS).
08. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT / CONTROL MEASURES
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
No occupational exposure standards have been developed for this
material. Where exposure through inhalation may occur from use,
NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment is recommended.
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
Depending on the conditions of use, protective gloves, apron, boots,
head and face protection should be worn. This equipment should be
cleaned thoroughly after each use.
Use nitrile or natural rubber gloves/skin protection.
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 if
pain, blinking, tears or redness persist.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing as needed. Wash skin thoroughly with mild
soap/water. Flush with lukewarm water for 15 minutes. If sticky, use
waterless cleaner first.
INGESTION
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Ingestion unlikely. However, if ingested, obtain emergency medical
attention.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES
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
insoluble. Contain/minimize dispersion/collect. Report per regulatory
requirements.
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.
Burn concentrated waste in properly designed combustion systems
compatible with highly viscous liquids. Avoid flameouts and assure that
emissions comply with all applicable standards. Wastewater containing
floating polybutadiene resins must not be fed to any biomass unless
floating resin is first removed. Assure that any effluent from
biotreatment complies with all applicable regulations.
11. ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURES
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry,
well ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and
oxidizing agents. Protect from freezing. If frozen, thaw (without
overheating) and mix before reuse.
If heating is necessary to facilitate material flow during use, use
care to avoid localized overheating, possible degredation and container
overpressure. Avoid spillage of product to prevent highly viscous
material from sticking to and contaminating clothes or shoes.
DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
Follow standard plant procedures or supervisor's instructions for
decontamination operations.
12. LABEL INFORMATION
USE STATEMENT
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
SIGNAL WORD
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CAUTION
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/MISTS.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
BEFORE USING PRODUCT, READ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
13. SUPPLEMENT
NPCA - HMIS RATING
Health 1
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
Personal protection** D
**Respiratory protection may be necessary depending on conditions of
use. See Section 8 of MSDS for details.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS INFORMATION
No chronic health effects information is available for this product.
However, this product contains trace amounts of 1,3-butadiene which has
been classified as probably carcinogenic to humans by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). In addition, OSHA has recently
issued a substance specific regulation for 1,3-butadiene. 1,3-Butadiene
is not expected to present a health hazard if this product is used as
supplied at room temperature; however, vapors generated at elevated
processing temperatures may contain very small concentrations of 1,3-
butadiene. Industrial hygiene monitoring should be performed to rule
out exposure to this substance, and appropriate respiratory protection
should be worn during these conditions.
This material also contains trace amounts of 4-vinylcyclohexene (VCH).
High concentrations of VCH (271-677 part per million) have caused eye
and nose irritation, headaches, white blood cell reduction, and impaired
carbohydrate metabolism in some workers. Animal tests have shown white
blood cell reduction and effects in blood circulation upon repeated
inhalation exposures, and kidney toxicity and ovarian effects at an oral
dose (repeated exposure) that produced many animal deaths. The National
Toxicology Program (NTP) conducted a two-year animal study on the oral
effects of VCH which resulted in numerous animal deaths and an increase
in ovarian tumors in female mice. It is believed that mice have an
increased sensitivity to VCH-induced ovarian effects as demonstrated by
their ability to produce a significantly higher rate of an ovotoxic
metabolite. IARC lists VCH as possibly carcinogenic to humans. The
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
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classifies VCH as an animal carcinogen, causing cancer in test animals
at relatively high doses, and by routes or mechanisms not considered
relevant to worker exposure (i.e., ingestion is not a primary
route of exposure for workers in an industrial setting). The ACGIH does
list an exposure limit (TLV-TWA) of 0.1 ppm for VCH. Vapors generated at
elevated processing temperatures may contain concentrations of VCH near
the ACGIH TLV. VCH produced no genetic changes in tests using bacterial
cells.
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.
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS:
This product (a polybutadiene resin) and technical data related to this
product are export controlled by the United States (US) Government.
Exportation/international shipments of this product are subject to
licensing by the US Government. Export, reexport or other diversion,
either in the original product form or after being incorporated in an
intermediate process into other end-items, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED
unless expressly authorized by the cognizant agency of the US
Government. If you plan to export this product in some form, please
contact Sartomer Company for more information.
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SECTION 312 of SARA Title III (40
CFR Part 370):
Immediate (Acute) Health N Fire N
Delayed (Chronic) Health N Reactive N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
SARA Reportable Quantities:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
4-Vinylcyclohexene 100 lbs.
1,3-Butadiene 10 lbs.
1,3-Butadiene homopolymer, -
hydroxy-terminated
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
California Proposition 65 Information: This product contains, or may
contain, trace quantities of a substance(s) known to the state of
California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.
Vinylcyclohexene
1,3-Butadiene
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Product: Poly bd R45HTLO Revised Date: 11-13-2001
MSDS ID: S-001184 Replaces Date: 05-14-2001
*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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