MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Kane Ace X-CP, MC 1403
Revised June 21, 2005
MSDS # 02206
Section 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Kaneka Texas Corporation
6161 Underwood Road
Pasadena, Texas 77507
Emergency Phone Number: (281) 474-1836 Technical Information: (281) 447-0755
Product Name Kane Ace X-CP; Product codes: MC 1403 Acrylic Capstock
Synonyms Acrylic Resin Compound
Formula Trade Secret
Section 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No. Concentration (%) Hazardous in Mixture
Methyl methacrylate ? Trade Secret >86 No
acrylic copolymer
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 <12.0 No
Acrylonitrile monomer 107-13-1 <0.1 No
OSHA Regulatory Status
This material is not classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations. Based on calculations, if the
dust exposure levels are maintained below the PEL, (see Section 8) there should be no hazardous
exposures to any ingredient found in the product, under conditions of normal use. The MSDS
contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This MSDS
should be retained and made available for employees and other users of this product.
Section 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
?Pellets or powder with a mild acrylic ester odor.
?In limited circumstances dust may form explosive mixtures in air; minimize dust generation.
(See Section 5)
If heated, fumes irritating to eyes and respiratory tract may develop. These fumes may contain
monomers. One of these monomers may be Acrylonitrile which has been listed as a known
carcinogen (OSHA 1910.1045). (See Section 11)
Potential Health Effects
?Acrylonitrile monomer may be a component of the manufacture of the resin and is present in
trace quantities in the resin. Acrylonitrile monomer may evolve into the atmosphere under
some conditions of high heat application to the resin. Users are advised to evaluate their
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potential exposures in such heat applications and refer to the Acrylonitrile standard of OSHA
found at 29CFR ?910.1045 for specific personnel exposure control requirements.
Eye
?Exposure to dust may cause tearing. May act as a foreign body irritant and cause
mechanical abrasion to tissues of the eyes.
?May cause thermal burns to the eye if contacted with heated material. Vapors generated
by heating may cause mild irritation.
Skin
?Not expected to be harmful. Prolonged exposures to moist skin may cause itching, skin
irritation, and dermatitis.
?May cause thermal burns to the skin if contacted with heated material
Ingestion
?Not expected to be harmful if small quantities are ingested. Ingestion of large quantities
may cause stomach and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, gastro-intestinal distress, and
diarrhea.
Inhalation
?Inhalation of high dust concentrations (above the PEL for nuisance dust) may cause
coughing and difficulty breathing.
?Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the mucous membranes of the nose throat and
upper respiratory tract.
?Inhalation of vapors generated by heating the plastic may cause irritation to the nose,
throat and upper respiratory tract.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
?No applicable information available.
Additional Information:
?Please refer to Section 11 - Toxicological Information, for additional information.
Potential Environmental Effects
?May be hazardous to aquatic life if product is released to open waters. Carefully vacuum or
sweep up material and place in a suitable container for disposal. Avoid creating a dusty
atmosphere. Dampen spills with water to reduce dust.
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye
?Immediately flush eyes with water, for at least 15 minutes.
?If redness or irritation persists, refer patient to a physician.
Skin
?Immediately flush with plenty of water.
?Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
?If skin irritation or redness is present, refer patient to a physician.
Ingestion
?Seek medical attention immediately.
?Do NOT induce vomiting.
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?If conscious, give the patient 2-3 glasses of milk or water to drink.
?Vomiting should only be induced under medical supervision.
Inhalation
?Immediately remove patient to fresh air.
?If patient is conscious and having difficulty breathing, administer oxygen.
?If patient is unconscious, administer artificial respiration and refer patient to a physician.
Note to physicians
?No additional, applicable information available.
Section 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point Not applicable
Method Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature 765 F (407 C)
NFPA Classification
Health 1 (Slight) Reactivity 0 (None)
Fire 2 (Moderate) Specific Hazard Not Rated
Extinguishing Media Water spray, foam or ABC dry chemicals
Flammable Properties In solid form, material is combustible and burns with intense heat.
Firefighting Instructions
?Avoid scattering burning material or creating dust hazard with water stream. A solid stream of
water could create airborne dust and then possibly cause a dust explosion.
?Avoid eye and skin contact.
?Do not breathe fumes or inhale dust. If material is heated sufficiently to cause copolymer
degradation, vapors irritating to the respirator tract may form. These vapors may contain
various component monomers. This potential indicates the need to wear SCBA approved by
MSHA/NIOSH.
?Use water spray to keep containers cool and control heat.
?Firefighters should wear full bunker gear and MSHA/NIOSH approved SCBA.
?Firefighting equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Hazardous Combustion Products
?Products of combustion may include acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide, carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other hydrocarbons which may be toxic and
hazardous.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
?Dust can form explosive mixtures in the air.
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Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response
?May be hazardous to aquatic life if released to open waters. Carefully vacuum or sweep up
material and place in a suitable container for disposal as solid waste.
Personal Protection
?Appropriate protective equipment must be worn when handling a spill of this material. See
Section 8 for recommendations.
?If exposed to material during clean-up operations, see Section 4 for actions to follow.
Procedures
?Floor may be slippery; use care to avoid falling.
?Eliminate all ignition sources.
?Ventilate the spill area without creating dusty conditions.
?Avoid breathing dust. (See Section 8 for PPE) Dampen spilled material with water to minimize
dust.
?Transfer spilled material to containers suitable for recovery or disposal.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
?When transferring, avoid creating dust.
?Minimize chance of static spark; ground all equipment.
?If handling of pellets causes dust, systems must be designed to safely handle and convey a
material capable of a dust explosion.
?Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
?Wash thoroughly after handling.
?Use adequate ventilation.
?Avoid breathing dust. Processing vapors from heating the material may contain monomers.
?Wear MSHA/NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
?Emptied container retains product residue.
?Observe all label safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed.
?Do not spill into public water systems or waterways.
Storage
?Store in original container in cool, dry area.
?Keep containers closed.
?Do not store near high temperature, boilers, heaters, hot pipes, flames or oxidizing agents.
?Keep area ventilated.
?Since material can burn, consider limiting indoor storage to areas equipped with appropriate
automatic sprinkler systems.
?Improper storage conditions may shorten safe storage time.
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Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
?Provide adequate ventilation to reduce dust and chemical exposures to below allowable
levels.
?Provide local exhaust ventilation at the site of dust or vapor release.
?Consult NFPA Standard 91 and ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual for design of exhaust
systems.
?Provide eye washes and safety showers in areas where exposure to chemicals may occur..
Personal Protective Equipment
?Respiratory
- For dusts and vapors ?it is recommended that dust and vapor concentrations be
maintained below the PEL using exhaust ventilation. In the event that this cannot be
accomplished, an appropriate respirator should be selected depending on the air
contaminant and its concentration. For selecting the correct respirator, refer to NIOSH
publications and also refer to 29 CRF ?910.1045.
?Skin
- If skin irritation results, nitrile or neoprene gloves will prevent further skin contact.
- Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
?Eye
- It is recommended that contact lenses not be worn when working with this product due to the
potential for eye irritation from course product.
- Safety goggles must be worn when sawing, cutting or grinding the product.
- Have eye flushing equipment available in the vicinity.
-
Additional Information:
Kaneka has determined, via calculation, that if the exposure to dusts is kept below the PEL for
respirable particulates, then there will be no exposure to any of the ingredients contained in the
product above their PEL or TLV.
Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
COMPOUND TWA Ceiling TWA STEL
Polymethyl methacrylate None None None None
15 mg/m3 10 mg/ m3
Titanium dioxide None None
(total dust)
Acrylonitrile monomer 2 ppm 10 ppm 2 ppm None
(averaged
over 15 min.)
15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Particulates not otherwise None None
classified (Total)
5 mg/m3 3 mg/m3
Particulates not otherwise None None
classified (Respirable fraction)
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Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
pH Not applicable
Specific Gravity 0.9-1.1 (Water = 1)
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapor Pressure Not applicable
Freezing/Melting Point Not applicable
Percent Volatile 1.5% maximum
Vapor Density (air =1) Not applicable
Physical State Solid
Solubility in Water Insoluble in water
Appearance and Odor White Pellets with mild acrylic ester odor
See Section 5 for additional properties
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
?Stable under specified conditions. (See Section 7)
Hazardous Polymerization
?Will not occur
Incompatibility
?Avoid contact with acids, alkalies and strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
?Products of combustion may include hydrogen cyanide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxides and other hydrocarbons which may be toxic and hazardous.
?Thermal decomposition may yield monomers including Acrylonitrile, Methyl methacrylate, and
other acrylates. Acrylonitrile has been listed as a known carcinogen OSHA (Occupational,
Safety, Health Administration). Refer to the advisory presented under Potential Health Effects
of Section 3, Hazards Identification.
Conditions to Avoid
?See Section 7, Handling and Storage
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following information represents human and animal experience. The dosages in these tests
were intentionally selected to induce toxic effects; hence, evaluation of the information may
require interpretation by qualified medical persons.
Product Listed as a Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen by
NTP No IARC No OSHA No Other No
Toxicity Information
?Polymethyl methacrylate:
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Implanting Polymethyl methacrylate in test animals has caused tumors at the site of the implant.
Since this is not a normal route of exposure in humans, we believe this finding is not significant.
? Titanium dioxide:
Acute Lethal Dose ?Rats
LD - ROUTE: Intratracheal; DOSE: >100 ug/kg
Skin Irritation (Standard Draize) ?Humans
ROUTE: Skin; DOSE: 300 ug/3D intermittent; REACTION: Mild
Inhalation Toxicity ?Rats
TCLo - ROUTE: Inhalation; DOSE: 50 mg/m3/6H/13W intermittent.
? Acrylonitrile:
IARC has designated acrylonitrile as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).
NTP has listed acrylonitrile Group IIB ?Reasonably anticipated to be Human Carcinogens.
State of California (under Proposition 65) has listed acrylonitrile as a chemical known to the
state to cause cancer.
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No applicable information available.
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
? Recover, reclaim or recycle when practical.
? Dispose of material as solid waste in a suitable closed container.
? Federal, State and Local regulations should be observed when disposing.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT Hazard Class
?Non-regulated
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Workplace Classifications
?This product is not considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR 1910.1200).
?This product is not a "controlled product" under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS).
TSCA
?All components of this product are listed on the U.S. EPA Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Inventory
CERCLA
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?Reportable quantities of trace ingredient in polymer might be exceeded for a release greater than
5,000,000 lbs of the product.
DSL
?All components of this product are listed on Environment Canada's Domestic Substance List
(DSL).
SARA TITLE III
Reportable Quantity
?Reportable quantities of trace ingredient in polymer might be exceeded for a release greater than
5,000,000 lbs of the product.
Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances None
Section 311 Hazard Category
?None
Acute no Chronic no Fire no Pressure no Reactive no
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals
?None greater than de minimis.
State Regulatory Information
?Components of this product appear on State Regulatory list such as, but not limited to:
CA, MA, NJ, PA
Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER
Kaneka Texas Corporation believes that such information is accurate and reliable as of the
date of this Material Safety Data Sheet, but no representation, guarantee or warranty, express
or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. Since
conditions of storage, handling and use are beyond our control, no warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are expressed or implied. This MSDS is not
intended as a license to operate under, or recommendation to infringe on, any patents.
Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and
users.
Prepared By:
Safety, Health & Environment Department
Kaneka Texas Corporation
6161 Underwood Road
Pasadena, TX 77507
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