Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Form Approved OMD No. 41-R1387

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I

Manufacture’s Name:

American Polymer Standards Corp

Emergency Telephone No.

440-255-2211

Address (Name, Street, City, State, & Zip Code:

8680 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH  44060

Chemical Name & Synonyms:

Polyacrylonitrile

Trade Name & Synonyms:

 

Chemical Family:

Poly(acrylonitrile)

Formula:

(C3H2N)n

Section II (Hazardous Ingredients)

Paints, Preservatives,

 & Solvents

TLV

Units

Alloys &

Metallic Coating

TLV

Units

Pigments

N/A

Base Metal

N/A

Catalyst

N/A

Alloys

N/A

Vehicle

N/A

Metallic Coatings

N/A

Solvents

N/A

Filler Metal

N/A

Additives

N/A

Others

N/A

Others

N/A

 

Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases

SECTION III (Physical Data)

Boiling Point (F)

N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

1.186

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

N/A

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

Insoluble

Appearance & Odor:  White powder, odorless

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: N/A

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide & foam

Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighter must wear SCBA & full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  Poisonous gases released under fire conditions are Hydrogen Cyanide, Carbon Monoxide & Nitrogen Oxide.

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: This polymer is not hazardous until heated up to 170°.

Emergency & First Aide Procedures: In case of contact immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYES: flush with copious amounts of water for 15 min. Assure adequate flushing of eyes by separating eye lids. If inhaled remove to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.

SECTION VI (Reactivity  Data)

Stability:

Unstable £              Stable T

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid):

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide & Hydrogen Cyanide

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur T

 Conditions to avoid:

 

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Do not raise dust. Sweep up material and put into container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site. Wear protective clothing & SCBA

Waste Disposal Method: Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): OSHA approved dust respirator

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:

 

Special:

Mechanical:  

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment: Eye bath and safety shower.

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

Precautions in Handling & Storing: Store at room temperature. Keep storage container tightly closed.

Other Precautions: Avoid prolonged/repeated exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling.

 Last Review: March 2007