Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Issued: 04.16.04 Page: 1
Revised Date: 02.25.10 Supercedes: .05.01.08
Res-Tek Inc.
110 Riverside Drive
Cartersville, Georgia 30120
Non-Emergency Product Information: 1-888 / 737.8351
Emergency Only (Chemtrec): 1-800 / 424-9300
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Res-Tek?RT-815 Flexible Resin
Trade Names / Synonyms: (UN 1866)
Chemical Name: Solution of polymers dissolved in acrylate monomer
Chemical Family: Acrylic resins
Chemical formula: Mixture Product Use: Industrial Flooring Resin
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Weight Exposure Guidelines
Substance Description Percent CAS# OSHA (PEL) ACGIH
Methyl methacrylate 20.0-45.0 80-62-6 100 ppm TWA 50 ppm TWA; 100 ppm STEL(15 min.)
n-Butyl Methacrylate 10.0-40.0 97-88-1 Not established Not established
Proprietary acrylic polymer 10.0-25.0 proprietary Not established Not established
Methacrylic acid ester 2.0-6.0 proprietary Not established Not established
Proprietary ester diluents 2.0-10.0 proprietary Not established Not established
Substituted tertiary amine 0.0-4.0 proprietary Not established Not established
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Low viscosity, highly turbid liquid with a sweet ester odor.
Flammable liquid and vapor. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flame.
Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
May cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
When heated, formation of explosive vapor/air mixtures.
Danger of bursting of closed system due to vigorous exothermic polymerization. Avoid uncontrolled polymerization.
Container may explode if heated.
4. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation. In case of contact, flush eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. Hold
eyelids apart during flushing to insure rinsing of the entire surface of the eye with water. Call a physician if
irritation persists. Do not wear contact lenses when using this product.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation and sensitization of the skin. In case of contact, wash skin with soap and water. If
irritation persists, call a physician.
SKIN ABSORPTION: Not expected to be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts. In case of contact, flush skin with soap and
water.
INHALATION: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. If inhaled and irritation occurs, move victim to fresh air. If
irritation persists, call a physician. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen
if breathing is difficult.
INGESTION: Expected to be slightly toxic by ingestion. If swallowed, call physician immediately.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
OF OVEREXPOSURE: No chronic (long-term) effects are known for humans.
OTHER
HEALTH EFFECTS: Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure to this product include: Conjunctivitis of the
eye, dermatitis of the skin, asthma and respiratory diseases.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD): 48 deg-F (9 deg-C) (Setaflash Closed Cup) (of MMA)
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: Lower: 2.1% (21,000 ppm) Upper: 12.5% (125,000 ppm)
(Vol. & air, 1 bar, 68 deg-F )
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Small fires ?Use water mist, carbon dioxide, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical or cover with sand.
Large fires ?Water spray, fog or alcohol resistant foams. Do not use straight streams. Move
containers from fire area if it can be done without risk.
FIRE FIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS: Evacuate enclosed and surrounding areas. If smoke and fumes cannot be avoided, use proximity suits and
self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray to cool containers and disperse vapors. Keep spills
away from sources of ignition.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapor is heavier than air and forms explosive mixture with air. Never use welding or cutting
Torches on or near containers or drums (even when empty). Product residue or vapor in drums or container
can ignite explosively. Cool warm or bulging containers to ambient temperature
with water from a safe distance. Then wear eye and face protection and protective clothing
While carefully opening bung to vent pressure.
HAZARDOUS
PRODUCTS/COMBUSTION: Thermal decomposition may yield water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or acrid fumes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACTIONS TO TAKE FOR
SPILLS /LEAKS: See Sections 4, 8 and 11 for hazards and exposure controls. Dike with sand or earth to contain spill.
Wear personal protective equipment discussed in section 8. ELIMINATE all ignition sources. All
equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Stop leak if you can do so without
Risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas. Absorb with sand or other non-
flammable absorbent material and transfer to approved container (see Section 14) for disposal.
7. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE: Store only in original containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition.
Limit storage of flammable liquids to approved areas equipped with overhead sprinklers. Do not
Smoke in the vicinity of material. Keep storage containers from direct sunlight. Protect material
from contamination (refer to Section 8 for incompatibilities). Keep containers tightly closed when
not in use. Maximum storage temperature is 95 deg-F (35 deg-C).
HANDLING: product is supplied in a stabilized form. Stir well before decanting from drum. Open container
Carefully as it may be pressurized. Use portable ventilation if necessary at job site. Ground
containers when pouring or transferring and keep closed when not in use. Use explosion-proof
equipment. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew tobacco around material.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION: Eye protection with side shields is recommended.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: General use chemical resistant gloves (e.g. neoprene) are recommended to protect the skin from
drying and irritation.
RESPIRATORY: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure limits listed in Section 11 by using
engineering controls. If not feasible, use a MSHA/NIOSH approved organic vapor respirator.
When using respirator cartridges or canisters, change often as recommended to assure breakthrough
exposure does not occur. Eye wash facility and emergency shower should be readily accessible.
OTHER PROTECTION: If repeated or prolonged skin contact or contamination is likely, protective clothing should be worn.
VENTILATION: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to maintain airborne levels below the exposure
limits in Section 11. Refer to "Industrial Ventilation" by ACGIH for a manual of recommended
practices.
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PERSONAL HYGIENE/
WORK PRACTICES: Establish good personal hygiene and work practices. Always wash hands and face before eating,
drinking, or smoking
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9. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 212 deg-F(100 deg-C) at 14.5 psi (of MMA)
MELTING POINT: -54 deg-F (-48 deg-C) at 14.5 psi (of MMA)
SOL. IN WATER: 16.0 g/l (of MMA)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 37.8 mm Hg at 68 deg-F (20 deg-C) (of MMA)
AUTO IGNITION TEMP: 806 deg-F (430 deg-C)
FLASH POINT; 48 deg-F (9 deg-C) Setaflash Closed Cup at 14.5 psi (of MMA)
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Low viscosity, blue tinted, highly turbid liquid with a sweet ester odor
DENSITY 68 deg-F(20 deg-C): 8.16 lb./gal (0.98 g/cc)
VAPOR DENSITY: >1 (of MMA) {Air=1}
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.97
EVAPORATION RATE: >1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
VISCOSITY 68 deg-F (20 deg-C): 36 sec No. 4 ISO Beaker
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: This product is stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Peroxides, amines, sulfur compounds, heavy metal ions and alkalis, reducing agents and
oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS
OF DECOMPOSITION: None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur when exposed to excessive heat or contaminated with incompatible
materials.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat and ignition sources, aging, contamination, oxygen free atmosphere.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data Exposure Limits
CHEMICAL NAME LD50-oral LD50-dermal LC50 PEL TLV
Methyl methacrylate 7872 mg/kg, rat >9400 mg/kg rabbit 29.5 mg/l/4 hr,rat 100ppm 100 ppm
n-Butyl Methacrylate <5,000 mg/kg, rat >2,000 mg/kg, rabbit >29 mg/l/4 hr,rat 50 ppm 50 ppm
Proprietary acrylic polymer Not established Not established Not established None None
Methacrylic acid ester Not established Not established Not established None None
Proprietary ester diluent 3700 mg/kg, rat Not established Not established None None
Substituted tertiary amine 100 mg/kg, rat Not established Not established None None
Carcinogenicity:
IARC.....No OSHA .....No
NTP ....No ACGIH.....No
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: ----CERCLA/SARA requires notification to the appropriate Federal, state, and local authorities of releases
hazardous or extremely hazardous quantities equal to or greater than the Reportable Quantities (RQs) in
40 CFR 302.4 and 40 CFR 355.
----SARA Title 313 requires submissions of annual reports of releases of toxic chemicals that appear in 40
CFR 372. Components presents in this product at a level that could require reporting under statute are listed
in Section 16.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHOD: Containers are still hazardous when empty. DO NOT CUT WITH TORCH! Product residue
is flammable and hazardous. Do not reuse containers. Dispose of in accordance with all local,
state and federal regulations. Contact Res-Tek Inc. at (888) 737-8351 for assistance with
disposal requirements.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PRIMARY HAZARD: Flammable Liquid SECONDARY HAZARD: None
DOT SHIPPING NAME: Resin Solution
HAZARD CLASS: Flammable Liquid UN#: 1866 UN CLASS: 3.0 PG#: II
49 CFR REFERENCE: 173.202, 173.242 (HM-181)
LABEL(S): Flammable Liquid PLACARD(S): Flammable Liquid
IATA SHIPPING
RESTRICTIONS: Passenger aircraft ?5 liters maximum per package.
Cargo only aircraft ?60 liters maximum per package.
AUTHORIZED CONTAINER
TYPE(S): See 49 CFR section 173.202, 173.242 (HM-181)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Substance Description DSL TSCA MA NJ-RTK PA FL CA MN RI SARA
Methyl methacrylate L L L sn 1277 L L L L L L
n-Butyl methacrylate L L L NL NL NL NL NL NL NL
Proprietary acrylic polymer L L NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL
Methacrylic acid ester L L NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL
Proprietary ester diluent L L NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL
Substituted tertiary amine L L NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL
DSL Domestic Substances List ?Canada PA Penn. Hazardous substance List RI Rhode Island Hazardous Substance List
TSCA Toxic Substance control Act FL Florida Hazardous Substance List SARA SARA Title III, Section 313
MA Massachusetts Substance List CA California-Directors List of Hazardous Sub. L Listed
NJ RTK New Jersey Right to Know Hazard Sub. MN Minnesota Hazardous Substance List NL Not Listed
OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION: WHMIS HAZARD CLASS: Class B, Div 2
NFPA HEALTH 2 NFPA REACTIVITY 2
NFPA FLAMMABILITY 3 NFPA OTHER 0
Hazard Index: 4-severe, 3-high, 2-moderate, 1-slight, 0-insignificant
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY!
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
THRESHHOLD ODOR LIMIT OF THIS PRODUCT IS LESS THAN 1 PPM.
CERCLA reporting: RQ = 1000# for Methyl methacrylate
THIS MATERIAL IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT AND DOMESTIC
SUBSTANCE LIST - CANADA
1996 North American Emergency Response Guide Number 127
For additional product safety or use information, contact Res-Tek Inc. at the address or phone number listed on page #1.
The data contained herein is based on information that Res-Tek Inc. believes to be reliable, but no expressed or implied warranty is made with regard to the accuracy
of such data or its suitability for a given situation. Such data relates only to the specific product described and not to such product in combination with any other product
and no agent of Res-Tek Inc. is authorized to vary any such data. Res-Tek Inc. and its agents disclaim all liability for any actions taken or foregone on reliance upon such
data. Additional product information is available on request.
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