Simtec Coatings
2088 2nd Street MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Norco, CA 92860
Transportation
Emergency
Non-Transportation Emergency
Call Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 951-279-7010
1. PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION:
Product
..: Prestec Clears
& Colors
Product #
..: 2700 Series, 2300 Series, 2100 Series
Chemical Family
..: Polyester Resin
Chemical Name
: Unsaturated Polyester
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
Name/CAS# Exposure limits Concentration
Styrene/
100-42-5
osha: 50.00 PPM Twa 17. 47%
100.00 PPM Stel
acgih: 50.00 PPM Twa
100.00 PPM Stel
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION:
Hazardous Overview
Warning! Color: Pinkish tint; Form: Viscous Liquid;
Odor: Negligible; May cause respirator
tract irritation; Inhalation may cause
nausea or dizziness; May cause eye irritation; May be harmful if swallowed; Irritating gases/fumes may be given off
during burning or thermal decomposition.
Potential Health
Effects:
Route of entry
: Inhalation; skin contact; skin
absorption; eye contact
Human Effects and
Symptoms of Overexposure:
Air monitoring
conducted during the curing of this product has shown that acrolein and acetaldehyde
vapors can be generated; if curing occurs in an unventilated area exposure
limit for acrolein could be exceeded.
The following health effects include signs and symptoms associated with
overexposure to acrolein and acetaldehyde.
Acute Inhalation
..: Acrolein vapors cause severe respiratory and
eye irritation. Symptoms of overexposure
include lacrimation, a burning sensation in the
throat, cough, chest discomfort and cyanosis (bluish discoloration of earlobes,
lips and fingernails due to lack of oxygen in the blood). The tlv is designed to minimize
irritation. Acetaldehyde vapors cause
respiratory and eye irritation. The
irritant effects include cough and burning sensation in the nose, throat and
eyes. High concentrations can cause
central system depression.
Chronic Inhalation
.: None known.
Acute Skin Contact
: Based on animal testing (see animal toxicity
section), this product is not expected to be a skin irritant.
Chronic Skin
Contact
: None known.
Acute Eye Contact
.: Based on animal testing, eye contact with
liquid, aerosols and vapors of this product are not expected to cause eye
irritation. However, eye contact with
acrolein and acetaldehyde vapors (which can be generated during curing) at
concentrations above their respective tlvs can cause redness, tearing and
swelling of the eyes.
Chronic Eye
Contact
.: None known.
Acute Ingestion
..: Can cause irritation in the mouth, stomach
tissue and digestive tract.
Chronic Ingestion
..: None known.
Carcinogenicity
NTP
.: Not listed.
IRAC
..: Not listed.
OSHA
.: Not regulated.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Aggravated by
Exposure
..: Respiratory disorders
may be aggravated by exposure to acrolein and acetaldehyde vapors.
Exposure Limits
: Not established for product as a whole, refer to section 2 for exposure limits of
hazardous constituents.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
First Aid For Eyes
.: Flush with clean, lukewarm water (low
pressure) for at least 15 minutes occasionally lifting eyelids. Obtain medical attention.
First Aid For Skin
.: Remove contaminated clothing.
First Aid For
Inhalation
..: Move to an area free
from risk of further exposure.
Administer artificial respiration or oxygen if needed. Obtain medical attention immediately.
First Aid For
Ingestion
: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
TO AN UNCONCIOUS PERSON. Consult
physician.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
Flash
Point
: 98 F (36.6 C)
Pensky-Martens Closed cup (astm D-93)
Flammable
Limits
: (UEL)(%): 6.1 Styrene
(LEL) (%): 1.1 Styrene
Extinguishing Media
..: Dry chemical; Carbon dioxide;
Foam; Water.
Special Fire Fighting
Procedures: Full emergency equipment
with self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn by firefighters. During a fire thermal decomposition and combustion
may generate irritating and toxic gases and aerosols.
Unusual
Fire/Explosion Hazards: Closed container
may explode when exposed to extreme heat.
Use cold water spray to cool fire-exposed containers to minimize risk of
rupture.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Spill or Leak
Procedures
: Evacuate non-essential
personnel. Remove all sources of
ignition and ventilate the area. Dike or
impound spilled material and control further spillage if feasible.
Notify appropriate authorities if necessary. Cover spill with sawdust, vermiculite,
Fullers earth or other absorbent material.
Collect material and place in a clean empty drum for disposal. Utilize recommended protective equipment.
7. HANDING & STORAGE:
Storage Temperature
(min/max.): 41 F (5 C) / 68 F (20 C)
Special Sensitivity
: Heat, light, moisture.
Handling/Storage
Precautions
: Stored in closed
containers and in the dark at temperatures less than 68 F (20 C). If organic peroxide curing agents are used, mixing with pure accelerators can cause
decomposition with explosive force. One
material must be thoroughly dispersed in the resin before the second is added.
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Eye-protection
Requirements
: Splash goggles, safety
glasses or face shield. Contact lenses
should not be worn.
Skin Protection Requirements
..: Permeation resistant gloves.
Ventilation/Respiratory
Requirement: Exhaust ventilation
sufficient to keep the airborne concentrations of acrolein and acetaldehyde
below the appropriate TLVs during curing of
coating system must be utilized.
Exhaust air may need to be cleaned by scrubbers & filters to reduce
environmental contamination. Curing
ovens must be ventilated to prevent off-gases from entering the workplace.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Physical
Form
.: Liquid
Color
: Colorless to Pink
Odor
.: Of Solvent
Boiling Point
.:
Styrene: 293 F (145 C)
Melting/Freezing
Point
.: Styrene: -23 F (-30.5 C)
Solubility in
Water
.: Insoluble
Specific Gravity
.: 1.12 at 68 F (20 C)
Bulk Density
.:
Approx. 8.75 LB/gal Clear
Approx. 10.1 LB/gal White
% Volatile By Weight
..: 25 %
Vapor
Pressure
..: Less than 7.5 mm Hg
@ 68 F (20 C)
Vapor
Density
.: 3.59 (Styrene) (Air = 1)
VOC
: 71 Grams per Liter , 268.72 Grams per Gallon , V.O.C. = 6.74%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability
..: Stable when stored in dark at temperatures
below 68 F (20 C).
Hazardous Polymerization
: May occur;
If product is not stored in dark at temperatures below 68 F (20 C),
polymerization may occur.
Incompatibilities
: Aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Instability
Conditions
: None known.
Decomposition
Products
: By fire:
CO2, CO. During curing
process: Acrolein, Acetaldehyde.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Acute Toxicity
Oral LD50
: Greater than 5000 mg/kg (rat)
Eye Effects
:
Non-irritant (rabbit)
Skin Effects
:
Slightly Irritating, 24h (rabbit)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No Ecological Information Available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Waste Disposal
Method
: Waste must be disposed of in
accordance with Federal, State and local environmental control
regulations. Incineration is the
preferred method. Empty containers must
be handled with care due to product residue.
Decontaminate containers prior to disposal.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
Technical Shipping
Name
.: Resin Solution
Freight
Class
..: 55
Hazard Class Division
..: 3
UN #
..: UN1866
Subsidiary
Risk
..: None
Packing Group
..: III
Hazard Label
..: Flammable Liquid
Radioactive
..: Non-radioactive
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
The following chemicals are
specifically listed by individual states;
other product specific health and safety data in other sections of the
MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For details on your regulatory requirements
you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
Name/cas #
Concentration State Code
Styrene /
100-42-5
17. 47% PA1,MA,NJ1
Acetaldehyde /
75-07-0
*% CA
Unsaturated Polyester
Resin 65-75% PA3
Ester
1- 10 % PA3
CA =
MA =
NJ1 =
PA1 =
PA3 =
16. OTHER INFORMATION: None
This
information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it
is accurate to the best knowledge of Simtec.
The data on this sheet relates only to the material specified herein. Simtec assumes no legal responsibility for
use or reliance upon these data.
Effective Date: 3-9-07 Approved By: Mike DeVries