PLEXIGLAS(R) VH-100 Acrylic Resin
Material Safety Data Sheet
Arkema Inc.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Atoglas Resin
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (24hrs) or (703) 527-3887
Arkema Inc.
Medical: Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
2000 Market Street
(866) 767-5089 (24Hrs)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Information Telephone Numbers Phone Number Available Hrs
Atoglas Customer Service (800) 523-1532 8:00 am - 6:00pm EST
Product Name PLEXIGLAS(R) VH-100 Acrylic Resin
Product Synonym(s)
Chemical Family Acrylic Copolymer
Chemical Formula N/A
Chemical Name See Ingredients
EPA Reg Num
Product Use
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical Wt. % OSHA
P(EA/MMA) Proprietary 98-99 N
Stearic acid 57-11-4 1-2 Y
Ethyl acrylate 140-88-5 <0.1 Y
Methyl methacrylate 80-62-6 <0.1 Y
The substance(s) marked with a "Y" in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals according to the
criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
While this material is not classified as hazardous under Federal OSHA regulations, this MSDS contains valuable
information critical to the safe handling and proper use of this product. This MSDS should be retained and available
for employees and other users of this product.
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Various color pellets with mild odor
CAUTION!
MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Potential Health Effects
Skin contact and inhalation of dust are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. As
a finished product, it is a synthetic, high molecular weight polymer pellet. Due to its chemical and physical properties,
this material does not require special handling other than the good industrial hygiene and safety practices employed
with any industrial material of this type.
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Stearic acid Ethyl acrylate is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) by the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC).
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, flush the area with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosive Properties
Auto-Ignition Temperature 393 C/739 F
Flash Point NA Flash Point Method
Flammable Limits- Upper NA
NA
Lower
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Fire fighters and others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full fire fighting turn out
gear (full Bunker Gear) and self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure demand NIOSH approved or
equivalent). Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Heated material can form flammable vapors with air.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Contain spill. Sweep or scoop up and remove to suitable container. Consult a regulatory specialist to
determine appropriate state or local reporting requirements, for assistance in waste characterization and/or
hazardous waste disposal and other requirements listed in pertinent environmental permits.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. Use only
with adequate ventilation.
Storage
Avoid temperature extremes during storage; ambient temperature preferred.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures below airborne exposure limits. Provide ventilation
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8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
if necessary to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits (see below). If practical, use local
mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Eye / Face Protection
Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact.
Skin Protection
Wear appropriate chemical resistant protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin
contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove material for given application.
Rinse contaminated skin promptly. Wash contaminated clothing and clean protective equipment before
reuse. Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing dust. When airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below), use NIOSH approved
respiratory protection equipment appropriate to the material and/or its components. Consult respirator
manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. Observe respirator use
limitations specified by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where exposure
limit may be significantly exceeded, use an approved full face positive-pressure, self-contained breathing
apparatus or positive-pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory protection
programs must comply with 29 CFR 搂 1910.134.
Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
Exposure Limit Value
Stearic acid
ACGIH TWA - 10 mg/m3
Ethyl acrylate
ACGIH STEL - 15 ppm; 61 mg/m3
ACGIH TWA - 5 ppm 20 mg/m3
OSHA Skin designator - Y
OSHA TWA PEL - 25 ppm 100 mg/m3
Methyl methacrylate
ACGIH Sensitizer Designator - Y
ACGIH STEL - 100 ppm (410 mg/m3)
ACGIH TWA - 50 ppm (205 mg/m3)
OSHA TWA PEL - 100 ppm (410 mg/m3)
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a "Y" above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate
exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
-ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.
-WEEL-AIHA Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic skin reactions.
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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Various color pellets with mild odor
Appearance/Odor
pH NA
Specific Gravity 1.15 to 1.19
Vapor Pressure NA
Vapor Density NA
Melting Point 132 C/270 F
Freezing Point NA
Boiling Point NA
Solubility In Water NA
Percent Volatile 0
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization
Does not occur.
Incompatibility
Prolonged contact with acids, alkalies and strong oxidizing agents may attack or dissolve the polymer.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal dexomposition may yield acrylic monomers.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
No data are available.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
No data are available.
Chemical Fate Information
No data are available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Incineration is the recommended method for disposal observing all local, state and federal regulations.
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14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Name Not Regulated
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class
UN Number
DOT Packing Group PG
RQ
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health N Fire N
Reactive
Delayed (Chronic) Health N N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
Ingredient Related Regulatory Information:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
Stearic acid NE
Ethyl acrylate 1000 LBS NE
Methyl methacrylate 1000 LBS
P(EA/MMA) NE
SARA Title III, Section 313
This product does contain chemical(s) which are defined as toxic chemicals under and subject to the reporting requirements of, Section
313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. See Section 2
Ethyl acrylate
Methyl methacrylate
California Prop 65 - Carcinogen
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the California list of Known Carcinogens.
Ethyl acrylate
Massachusetts Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemicals(s), as indicated below, currently on the Massachusetts Right to Know Substance
List.
Ethyl acrylate
Methyl methacrylate
New Jersey Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the New Jersey Right-to-Know Substances List.
Ethyl acrylate
Methyl methacrylate
Pennsylvania Environmental Hazard
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Environmental Hazard List.
Ethyl acrylate
Methyl methacrylate
Pennsylvania Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
Ethyl acrylate
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Pennsylvania Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
Methyl methacrylate
Pennsylvania Special Hazard
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Special Hazard List.
Ethyl acrylate
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Revision Information
Revision Number 9
03 NOV 2004
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 11-OCT-2004
Revision Summary
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
Arkema Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and
statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Arkema Inc., Arkema Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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