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:

Polycarbonate Resin

Trade Name & Synonyms:

Chemical Family:

Formula:

(COOC₆H₅C(CH₃)₂CH₅O)_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)

N/A

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:  Apophous solid and pellets: No noticeable odor.

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: 449°C

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water

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

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  When forced to burn the material will produce a sooty fire.

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure:

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

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur £

 Conditions to avoid:

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Sweep and collect in a suitable container disposal. Spilled pellets are a slippery hazard, be cautious. Wash & ventilate spill site.

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

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust: Recommended

Special:

Mechanical:  

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:  Eye bath and safety shower. Heavy rubber boots and protective clothing.

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

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

Other Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling.

 Last Review: March 2007