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Date: August 3, 1995
Revised February 5, 2009
Saint-Gobain Crystals
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: BC-622A EMERGENCY PHONE NO.
Part A ChemTrec 1-800-424-9300
Outside U.S. 703-527-3887
SECTION 1 SUPPLIER INFORMATION
COMMON NAME : BC-622A Part A
CHEMICAL NAME : Polyester polyol
FORMULA : Proprietary
PRODUCT CAS # : 108-65-6, 1330-20-7, 13463-67-7, 14807-96-6, 21645-67-7, 7631-86-9,
9004-36-8, 77-58-7, 111-76-2, 108-83-8
SUPPLIER : Saint-Gobain Crystals
ADDRESS : 17900 Great Lakes Parkway
CITY/STATE/ZIP : Hiram, OH 44234
PHONE : (440)834-5600
TELEFAX : (440)834-7680
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT INFORMATION
INGREDIENT %WT. PEL-OSHA TLV-ACGIH
2-methoxypropyl acetate <30.0 Not determinedNot determined
Xylene >10.0 TWA 100ppm TWA 100ppm
<30.0 Not determinedTWA 10 mg/m3
Titanium dioxide
Aluminum hydroxide < 5.0 Not determinedNot determined
Amorphous silica < 5.0 Not determinedNot determined
Cellulose acetate butyrate < 1.0 Not determinedNot determined
Dibutyltin dilaurate < 1.0 Not determinedNot determined
INGREDIENT HAZARD STATEMENT
NOTE: N/A
SECTION III PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT : Not determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1) : 1.399
MELTING POINT : N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg) : Not determined
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1) : > 1.0
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): < 1.0
% SOLUBILITY/WATER : Low
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Thick, white liquid with sweet, hydrocarbon odor
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SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 42.2癈; 108癋 METHOD: Pensky Martin closed cup
AUTO-IGNITION: Not determined
LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not listed
HEALTH: N/A FLAMMABLE: N/A REACTIVITY: N/A
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not listed
HEALTH: N/A FLAMMABLE: N/A REACTIVITY: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, CO2, foam, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Full emergency equipment with self-contained
breathing apparatus should be worn.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Closed container may explode (due to pressure
build up) when exposed to extreme heat. Cool fire exposed containers with cold water spray to
minimize rupture. Under conditions of stagnant air, vapors may build up and travel along the
ground to an ignition source which may result in a flash back to the source of the vapor.
SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
AVOID: N/A
INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizers and phosphorus containing materials
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
EYE: May cause irritation, pain, tearing, redness and swelling of eyes
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SKIN: Repeated exposures may cause dry cracked skin
INHALATION: Solvent vapors are irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.
Symptoms include red itchy eyes and dry throat
INGESTION: Can cause irritation to digestive tract
NOTE: See chronic health hazard below
CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed
NTP: N/A IARC: N/A OSHA: N/A
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD: Chronic exposure to solvent vapors can cause loss of memory, brain
damage, and nervous system damage. Prolonged vapor contact may cause conjunctivitis.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/A
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation
persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water
INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Obtain medical attention.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Consult a physician.
SECTION VII PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
EPA: WASTE #: Not listed
UN #: UN1993
DOT CLASSIFICATION: Flammable Liquid, N.O.S., 3, III, (UN1993), (Xylene)
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Evacuate non-essential personnel and remove all ignition sources. Ventilate area. Cover spill with
absorbent material and collect material in open containers. Remove containers to safe place and
cover. Flush spill area with water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state and
local environmental control regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Material is hygroscopic. Containers
should be tightly sealed to prevent contamination with foreign materials and moisture. Take precautions
against build-up of electrostatic charges. Material is combustible, keep away from heat, sparks and open
flame.
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SECTION VIII CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for use in organic vapor
containing environments.
VENTILATION: Exhaust ventilation sufficient to keep the airborne concentrations or other constituents
in the work place below their respective TLV's.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chemical resistant gloves (butyl rubber, nitrile rubber).
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Safety showers and eye wash stations should be accessible.
SECTION IX FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS
SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD: YES [ X] NO [ ]
DELAYED (CHRONIC) HEALTH HAZARD: YES [ X] NO [ ]
FIRE HAZARD: YES [ X] NO [ ]
REACTIVITY HAZARD: YES [ ] NO [ X]
SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE: YES [ ] NO [ X]
SARA SECTION 313 NOTIFICATION:
THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN A TOXIC CHEMICAL (OR CHEMICALS) SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART 372.
CHEMICAL NAME: CAS # %WT.
Xylene 1330-20-7 > 10.0
INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN HAS BEEN COMPILED FROM SOURCES CONSIDERED TO BE
DEPENDABLE, AND IS ACCURATE AND RELIABLE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND
BELIEF, BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE SO. SINCE CONDITIONS OF USE ARE BEYOND OUR
CONTROL, WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THOSE THAT MAY BE
CONTAINED IN OUR WRITTEN CONTRACT OF SALE OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT.