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:

Polymethyacrylic Acid

Trade Name & Synonyms:

 

Chemical Family:

Acrylic Polymer

Formula:

 (C5H8O2)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:  White odorless powder

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: N/A

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or foam.

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

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  N/A

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. If ingested seek immediate medical attention

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 £

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Avoid strong oxidizers, reducing agents, strong acids and bases.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide & Carbon Dioxide

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur £

 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. 

Waste Disposal Method: Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): OSHA/MSHA approved respirator.

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust: Recommended

 

Special:

Mechanical:         

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment: Chemical and flame resistant clothing 

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

Precautions in Handling & Storing: Store in a cool dry place. Keep storage container tightly closed.

Other Precautions:

 Last Review: March 2007