FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO -- A497,A498,A499,A500 FIBERGLASS RESIN  -- 6850-00F010395
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A497,A498,A499,A500 FIBERGLASS RESIN
MSDS Date:01/29/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F010395
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO
Address:6600 CORNELL RD
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-729-7600/800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300/800-729-7600
Preparer's Name:JEFF ZYCH
CAGE:18731
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO INC
Address:6600 CORNELL ROAD
Box:City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242
Country:US
Phone:513-489-7600
CAGE:18731

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STYRENE, MONOMER  (SARA III)
CAS:100-42-5
RTECS #:WL3675000
Fraction by Wt: <40%
Other REC Limits:50 PPM
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,50PPM/100STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:POLYESTER RESIN
Fraction by Wt: 60%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE,
    NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. SKIN: DERMATITIS,
    IRRITATION. EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC HAS CLASSED STYRENE AS A POSSIBLE
    HUMAN CARCINOGEN (CLASS 2B).
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DEFATTING,
    DRYNESS, TEARING, GI DISTURBANCES, PAIN, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LIVER & KIDNEY DISORDERS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. ASPIRATION HAZARD. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION  IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:98F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES SUCH AS A FIRE,
    POLYMERIZATION MAY TAKE PLACE. IF CONTAINED, VIOLENT RUPTURE MAY
    RESULT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB SPILL
    W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS VERMICULITE/SAND. SMALL QUANTITIES CAN
    BE REACTED W/THE APPROPRIATE HARDENER TO SOLIDIFY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORAGE >100F. STORE ONLY IN
    ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A CANISTER TYPE RESPIRATOR MUST BE WORN IF
    >TLV/PEL. WEAR DUST MASK WHEN SANDING.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC/CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD, CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE BARRIER CREAM SUCH AS GLOVE COAT WHEN
    USING THE PRODUCT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING & DON'T SMOKE WHILE USING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING POINT CONT'D: TEMP GIVEN IS FOR STYRENE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:295F (SUPP)
Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID W/SHARP AROMATIC ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT, TEMP >100F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID FUMES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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