Foamex A MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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FOAMEX A
NOT HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Name: Foamex A
Other Names: Not Available
Manufacturers Product Code: Foamex Part A Polyol
UN Number: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: Not relevant
Hazchem Code: None allocated
Poisons Schedule Number: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Use/ Recommended Method of Application: Raw material for production of Polyurethane material.
Hand mixing and pouring, and machine injection
moulding.
2. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Amber liquid
Boiling Point (掳C): Decomposes at elevated temperatures
Melting Point (掳C): Not applicable
Vapour Pressure: 64 kPa (20掳C)
Specific Gravity: 1.13 g/ml (20掳C)
Flashpoint (掳C): > 190 (ASTM D-93, PMCC)
Flammability Limits (%): Not determined
Solubility in Water (g/l): Slightly soluble
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Entity CAS Number Proportion
Polyether Polyol 9082-00-2 > 60 % w/w
1-1 Dichloro - 1 Fluoroethane 1717-00-6 10% - 30% w/w
Tertiary Amines Proprietary Additive <10% w/w
Chlorinated Aliphatic Phosphate 13674-84-5 10% - 30% w/w
4. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute
Swallowed: Single dose toxicity is low.
Eye: May cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation.
Corneal injury is unlikely.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation.
Inhaled: Can cause dizziness in conditions of poor ventilation.
Chronic No specific data available.
First Aid
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting if ingested.
Consult medical personnel immediately.
Eye: Irrigate with copious flowing water immediately and continuously for 15 minutes.
Skin: Wash in flowing water or shower. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse.
Inhaled: Remove subject to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities: It is good practice to have an eye washing facility adjacent to the workplace
location.
Advice to Doctor: No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment is based on the judgement of
the doctor in response to the reaction/s of the patient.
5. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards: None established.
Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions of use.
Personal Protection: No respirator protection should be needed. If respiratory irritation is experienced,
use an approved air-purifying respirator.
Glove Type: Impervious PVC gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety goggles.
Clothing: Coveralls
Respirator Type: Not required under proper industrial hygiene practice.
Flammability: Combustible. Vapour of product is not anticipated to form flammable mixtures
with the air at ambient temperatures.
6. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport
This product is not classified in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code either by reference to a specific substance
name or a generic substance name or group in accordance with regulations applicable to combustible liquids.
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Spills and Disposal
Clean Up Spills/Leaks: Absorb spilled material with inert absorbent (sand, vermiculite etc.) and
put in closed containers for disposal to approved site. Do not permit to
contaminate waterways, sewers or drains.
Precautions for Clean Up Crew: Avoid skin and eye contact; wear gloves, safety glasses and coveralls.
Avoid breathing vapours directly.
Disposal Method: Burn in an approved incinerator or remove to authorised disposal area,
in accordance with applicable State and/or Local Government
regulations.
7. FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD
Hazards of Use/Storage: Will support combustion. No explosion hazard.
Do not breathe smoke from burning product.
List of Dangerous Decomposition or May decompose in heat/fire releasing
Combustion Products: products of greater hazard.
Fire Fighting Recommendations:
Types of Extinguisher/Fire-Fighting Agents: Foam, alcohol resistant foam, CO2 and dry chemical.
Protective Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus, safety glasses, boots, gloves and coveralls.
Reactivity: Stable under normal handling and storage conditions.
Incompatible with oxidising materials and strong acids.
8. OTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT POINTS
ORGANISATION TELEPHONE
Chemwatch Emergency Line: Australia: 1800 039 008
International: + 800 2436 2255
Poisons Information Centre 鈥揂ustralia Wide 131126
FluidStar +61 7 3288 8485
0400 195 406
Fire Brigade 000
Police 000
Disclaimer:
Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and offered in
good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end user suitability of
the product for particular uses is beyond our control. The information is not intended as an inducement to bargain
and no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. FLUIDSTAR Pty Ltd
accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage arising from reliance upon the information contained in this data sheet
except in conjunction with the proper use of the product to which it refers. Due care should be taken that the use
and disposal of this product is in compliance with appropriate Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
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