MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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ALL CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES
1-800-424-9300 - USA
1-703-527-3887 - International
Issue Date: 3/2007 Page 1
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Code: Beige, Black, Bud, Butterscotch, Camel, Clay, Concrete, Cream, Dk. Green, Dough,
Eggshell, Grey, Ivory, Kahlua, Lagoon, Lt. Green, Mint, Mushroom, Olive, Pale Pink,
Papaya, Pearl, Pebble, Platinum, Plum, Putty, Salmon, Smoke, Terra, Toast, Yellow,
White; Others: Custom Backcoat Colors
Trade Name: BACKCOAT
Product Class: Unsaturated Polyester Resin
C.A.S. Number: Mixture HMIS Rating: Health = 2 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 2
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS# Max. Content Exposure Limits
Styrene Monomer 100-42-5 32% 50.0 ppm
Unsaturated Polyester Resin (thermoset) Proprietary Proprietary Non Assigned
Inorganic Filler N/A Proprietary N/A
Pigment (TiO2) 13463-67-7 Proprietary N/A
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
270-300oF
Boiling Point: Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Specific Gravity: 1.2 Volatile %: 32 by weight
Evaporation Rate: Slower than n-Butyl Acetate
Appearance: Colored liquid with high viscosity
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
92oF
Flammability Class: 1C Flash Point:
LEL: 1.1
- EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or any Class B extinguishing agent.
- SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE: Fire fighters and others exposed to vapors or products of combustion
should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
- UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: At elevated temperatures, such as in a fire, polymerization may
take place. If polymerization takes place in a closed container, there is the possibility of violent rupture of the
container. Product vapor may form an explosive mixture in air.
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
- PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL: OSHA, PEL and ACGIH TLV for styrene are 50 ppm for an eight hour
Time Weighted Average (TWA). The OSHA and ACGIH Short Term Exposure Level (STEL) are 100 ppm for a
fifteen minute period (no ceiling for brief exposures), however the average for a single STEL period must not
exceed 100 ppm.
- EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
SKIN: Prolonged or frequent contact may cause defatting and dryness of the skin with resultant irritation and
possible dermatitis. Styrene may be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts.
EYES: May cause irritation. Liquid splashes may result in more serious injuries. May cause lachrymation (tears).
INHALATION: Vapors may cause mucous membrane irritation and upper respiratory tract discomfort. High
concentrations may result in headache, nausea, insensibility and other central nervous system effects.
INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal disturbances, pain and discomfort.
- FIRST AID:
SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
EYES: Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical aid.
INHALATION: Remove victim from exposure. If victim is unconscious, administer artificial respiration and/or
oxygen as needed. Seek medical aid.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING (aspiration hazard). Seek immediate medical help.
- PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation and skin absorption.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
- STABILITY: ___Unstable _x_Stable
- HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: _x_May occur ___May NOT occur
- INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids and oxidizing agents.
- CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat and direct sunlight.
- HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Heating of this material to decomposition may cause the emission of irritating acrid fumes.
- STEPS TO TAKE IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Absorb spill with an absorbent material such as sawdust,
vermiculite or sand and place in a closed container. If large spill, dike the area to prevent this material from entering
water systems or sewers. This material contains the following ingredients which, if spilled or released in quantities
equal to or greater than the Reportable Quantity (RQ), are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA and/or
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
SARA (40 CFR parts 302 & 355):
Styrene Monomer RQ Value = 1,000 lbs
Methyl Methacrylate RQ Value = 1,000 lbs
- WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
This material has been tested and found to have to have a flash point below 140oF. If discarded, this
material and containers should be treated as hazardous wastes based on the characteristic of ignitability as defined
under the federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261). Disposal of this material and its container, requires compliance
with applicable labeling, packaging, and record keeping standards. Solidified and/or scrap finished product is Non-
hazardous under RCRA. Check local regulation for details on disposal. For further information, contact your state
or local waste agency or the Federal EPA RCRA hotline (800-424-9346 or 202-382-3000).
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SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If a TLV or PEL listed in section V of this data sheet is exceeded, then suitable
respiratory protection must be worn to prevent overexposure.
- VENTILATION: General ventilation is required during normal use. Local ventilation may be required during
certain operations to keep exposure levels below the TLV listed in Section II of this data sheet.
- PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear appropriate impervious gloves to prevent skin contact.
- EYE PROTECTION: Wear face shield or protective goggles.
- OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Eye wash station and
safety shower should be available.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
- PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR HANDLING AND STORING: Avoid storage above 72oF. Avoid
prolonged or repeated skin contact. Avoid inhalation of heated vapors or spray mists.
- OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid improper addition of promoter and/or catalyst. A promoter and catalyst
used with this product should be mixed separately with the product and must never be mixed together.
SECTION X - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- REGULATORY INFORMATION: SCAQMD Rule 1162 establishes specific process, control, housekeeping and
record keeping requirements for fabrication operations using polyester resin materials. It is the responsibility of the
fabricator to ensure compliance with these requirements. Styrene is NOT currently listed as a carcinogen by
California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65).
- SARA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: This material has been categorized as having the following hazard(s) as
defined by SARA Title III regulations (40 CFR 370): acute, fire.
- SARA SECTION 313 LISTED INGREDIENTS: The following ingredients in this material are subject to the
reporting requirements of section 313 of SARA and 40 CFR 372 {see Section II for percentage of ingredient(s)}.
Styrene Monomer (100-42-5)
Methyl Methacrylate (80-62-6)
- DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Resin Solution
- UN NUMBER: UN1866
- DOT HAZARD CLASS: Flammable liquid 3
- PACKAGING GROUP: 3
This information is furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind, except that it is accurate to the best of Safas
Corporation's knowledge or obtained from sources believed by Safas Corporation to be accurate. Safas Corporation does not assume any
responsibility for use or reliance upon same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. BEFORE USING ANY PRODUCT,
READ ITS LABEL.
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