Safety Data Sheet

STYROFLEX® 2G 66
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1. Product and Company Identification

Company 24 Hour Emergency Response Information

Styrolution America LLC For Chemical Emergency
25846 SW Frontage Road Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident
Channahon, IL 60410, USA Call CHEMTREC Day or Night
Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300
Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887
(collect calls accepted)

Molecular formula: (C(3)H(8).C(4)H(6)X

Synonyms: Styrene Block Copolymer

2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview

MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.

Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) particulate respirator.
Wear protective clothing.
Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible.

Colour: colourless, clear

Odour: faint specific odour

Potential health effects

Primary routes of exposure:

Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for
gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquified gases.

Acute toxicity:
Contact with molten product may cause thermal burns. The resin in pelleted form poses a low hazard.

Irritation / corrosion:
Frequent and prolonged contact can lead to skin irritation.

Sensitization:
No data was available concerning sensitizing properties. The chemical structure does not suggest such an
effect.

Chronic toxicity:

Repeated dose toxicity: Product poses a low hazard under typical manufacturing and use conditions.
Product poses a low hazard under typical manufacturing and use conditions.
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Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure:

Data available do not indicate that there are medical conditions that are generally recognized as being
aggravated by exposure to this substance/product.

Signs and symptoms of overexposure:

No significant reaction of the human body to the product known.

Potential environmental effects

Aquatic toxicity:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the structure of the product.

Terrestrial toxicity:
No data available concerning terrestrial toxicity.

Degradation / environmental fate:

In accordance with the required stability the product is not readily biodegradable. The product has not been
tested. The statement has been derived from the structure of the product.

Bioaccumulation / bioconcentration:
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

CAS Number Content (W/W) Chemical name
9003-55-8 > 90.0 % Polystyrene with 1,3-butadiene polymer

4. First-Aid Measures
If inhaled:
Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. If difficulties occur: Seek medical
attention.

If on skin:
Seek medical assistance for removal of adhering material.

If in eyes:
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. If irritation
develops, seek immediate medical attention.

If swallowed:
No hazards anticipated.

Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to the symptoms under clinical conditions.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash point: > 550 °F
Autoignition: > 400 °C (DIN 51794)
Lower explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this product
and our knowledge of its composition we do
not expect any hazard as long as the product
is used appropriately and in accordance with
the intended use.
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Upper explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this product
and our knowledge of its composition we do
not expect any hazard as long as the product
is used appropriately and in accordance with
the intended use.
Flammability: not highly
flammable
Self-ignition temperature: not self-igniting

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide

Hazards during fire-fighting:

carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:

Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

Further information:
When large quantities of solid substance/product are involved, melting may occur, in which condition,
application of water may cause extensive scattering of molten material.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:
Avoid inhalation. Sources of ignition should be kept well clear.

Environmental precautions:
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Cleanup:
After decontamination, spill area can be washed with water.
For large amounts: Sweep/shovel up. Vacuum up spilled product.

Further information:
High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling
General advice:
Processing machines must be fitted with local exhaust ventilation. When working on exaust systems special
safety precautions must be taken, because dangerous substances can accumulate in the residue of the exaust
system. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not keep the material at
processing temperature for an unusually long time. Hot residual melts should be kept under supervision until
cooled down sufficiently.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid dust formation. Dust can form an explosive mixture with air. Provide exhaust ventilation. When the
product is ground (chopped), dust explosion regulations should be noted.

Storage
General advice:
Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place. Avoid direct sunlight.

Storage incompatibility:
General advice: Segregate from strong oxidizing agents.
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Storage stability:
Avoid prolonged storage at high temperatures.

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Components with workplace control parameters
Styrene OSHA TWA value 100 ppm ; CLV 200 ppm ; max. conc.
600 ppm ;
ACGIH TWA value 20 ppm ; STEL value 40 ppm ;
butadiene OSHA TWA value 1 ppm ; STEL value 5 ppm ; OSHA
Action level 0.5 ppm ;
ACGIH TWA value 2 ppm ;

Advice on system design:

Provide exhaust ventilation at sources when processing molten product. Provide local exhaust ventilation to
control dusts/vapours.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection may not be required under normal operating conditions if adequate ventilation is
provided. Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.

Hand protection:
Wear gloves to prevent contact during mechanical processing and/or hot melt conditions.

Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields. Wear splash goggles to protect from hot molten substance/product.

Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots,
chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).

General safety and hygiene measures:

Avoid contact of molten material with skin. Avoid inhalation of dusts/mists/vapours. Eye wash fountains and
safety showers must be easily accessible. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: pellets
Odour: faint specific odour
Colour: colourless, clear
pH value: not soluble
softening temperature: > 35 °C (DIN EN ISO 306)
onset of boiling: The substance / product decomposes
therefore not determined.
Vapour pressure: not applicable
not applicable
Bulk density: approx. 600 kg/m3 ( 20 °C, 1 bar) (DIN 53466)
Vapour density: not applicable, The product is a non-volatile
solid.
Partitioning coefficient not applicable
n-octanol/water (log Pow):
not applicable
Viscosity, dynamic: not relevant
Solubility in water: insoluble
Miscibility with water: immiscible
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10. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid:
Avoid extreme heat. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid long exposure to highly
elevated temperatures.

Substances to avoid:
chlorinated hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents

Hazardous reactions:
Unusual long residence times may lead to self heating and decomposition even at processing temperature.

Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: monomers, oxides, gases/vapours, hydrocarbons, cyclic low molecular
weight oligomers, Gaseous products of degradation can be given off if the product is greatly overheated.

Thermal decomposition:
approx. 300 °C
To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Corrosion to metals:
No corrosive effect on metal.

Oxidizing properties:
not fire-propagating

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Oral:

Practically nontoxic.

Inhalation:

Practically nontoxic.

Dermal:

Practically nontoxic.

Irritation / corrosion

Skin:

Prolonged contact with the product can result in skin irritation.

Eye:

Similar findings as for skin apply to eyes.

Sensitization:

No data available concerning sensitizing effects.

Other Information:

Based on our experience and the information available, no adverse health effects are expected if handled as
recommended with suitable precautions for designated uses.
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12. Ecological Information

Degradability / Persistence
Biological / Abiological Degradation

Evaluation: The polymer component of the product is poorly biodegradable.

The insoluble fraction can be removed by mechanical means in suitable waste
water treatment plants.

Other adverse effects:

No data can be given due to the product's insolubility in water.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:
This product is not regulated by RCRA. This product is not regulated by CERCLA ('Superfund'). Dispose of in
accordance with national, state and local regulations. Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems
without proper authorization.

Container disposal:
Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations.

14. Transport Information

Land transport
USDOT
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea transport
IMDG
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations

Registration status:
Chemical TSCA, US released / listed

OSHA hazard category: No data available.;

EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard categories): Not hazardous;

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State regulations

CA Prop. 65:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

16. Other Information

Recommended use: for industrial processing only

NFPA Hazard codes:

Health : 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special:

HMIS III rating

Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0

NFPA and HMIS use a numbering scale ranging from 0 to 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means that the
substance possesses essentially no hazard; a rating of four indicates extreme danger. Although similar, the two rating
systems are intended for different purposes, and use different criteria. The NFPA system was developed to provide an
on-the-spot alert to the hazards of a material, and their severity, to emergency responders. The HMIS system was designed
to communicate workplace hazard information to employees who handle hazardous chemicals.

We support worldwide Responsible Care® initiatives. We value the health and safety of our employees,
customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our commitment to Responsible
Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible
fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound handling of our
products, and minimizing the impact of our operations on society and the environment during production,
storage, transport, use and disposal of our products.

MSDS Prepared by:

Styrolution NA Product Regulations
[email protected]
MSDS Prepared on: 2011/12/02

STYROFLEX is a registered trademark of Styrolution USA LLC

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