Mini Fusor Material Safety Data Sheet

User Manual: MiniFusor - Material Safety Data Sheet

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Section 1 chemical Product and comPany identification

Trade Name: MiniFusor Diffusor

Supplier: Emergency Response Number

(800) 959-3343

Auralex® Acoustics

9955 Westpoint Dr., Suite 101

Indianapolis, IN USA 46256

Section 2 comPoSition and information on ingredientS

CAS Number Chemical Name

9003-55-6 Polystyrene

9003-53-8 ModiedPolystyrene

Section 3 hazard identification

Emergency Overview

The Polystyrene sheet is not expected to be an inhalation hazard under normal processing conditions.

Ifthematerialisprocessedunderprolongedexposuretoameorhightemperature,thermalburnstothe

skin may occur and toxic gasses produced may irritate the respiratory system.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes,skin,andinhalationduetoexposuretoame(moltenplastic).

Primary Routes of Exposure

Routesofentrycouldincludeeye,skin,andinhalationduetoexposuretoame(moltenplastic).

Potential Environmental Effects

If processed scrap is controlled by the customer, no negative ecological effects are expected.

Section 4 firSt-aid meaSureS

Inhalation

Removeaffectedindividualtofreshair,seekmedicalattentionifdifcultiesinbreathingoccur.

Skin

If skin has contact with molten material, place affected area under cold running water. Seek

medical attention for removal of material from the affected area.

Eyes

If there is contact to the eyes with molten material, rinse with plenty of after and seek immediate medical

attention.Ifplasticnesentertheeye,rinsewithwaterfor15minutesandseekimmediatemedical

attention if irritation develops.

Section 5 fire-fighting meaSureS

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Dry extinguisher, water, carbon, dioxide, foam

Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting

Fireghtersshouldbeequippedwithself-containedbreathingapparatus

Hazardous Combustion Products

Duringare,CarbonOxidesandsootmaybegeneratedbycombustionandthermaldecomposition

of the material.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 6 accidental releaSe meaSureS

The Polystyrene material in sheet form is not applicable for this section

Section 7 handling and Storage

Handling

 Protectagainstameandintenseheat.

Storage

 Storeinwellventilatedarea,avoidextremeheatandanysourceofignitionoropename.

Secondary Use/Reprocessing

When reprocessing material for secondary use, ground all handling equipment. Keep material and dust

 producedawayfromhighheatandame.Usegoodhousekeepingpracticeswhenreprocessingmaterial.

Section 8 exPoSure controlS and PerSonal Protection

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protection

During processing respiratory protection may not be necessary if ventilation is adequately provided. At

excessive processing temperature, breathing protection may be required.

Hand Protection

Gloves may be required when processing the sheet due to sharp edges and when plastic is in

the molten state.

Eye Protections

Safety glasses with side-shields are recommended

General

Avoid contact with molten on the skin, eyes and clothing. Handle product in accordance with good

industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Section 9 PhySical and chemical ProPertieS

Physical State and Appearance

Solid Polystyrene Sheet

Molecular Formula

(-Ch(C6H5)-CH2-)x

Melting Freezing Point

 >132.22degC(270deg.F)

SpecicGravity

 1.02-1.08(water=1)

VOC

0%

Section 10 Stability and reactivity

Stability and Reactivity

 Thisproductinthenishedstate(sheet)isstable.Avoidtemperaturesof600deg.F(318deg.C)orabove.

Incompatibility with Various Substances

Reactive with strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hazardous decomposition Products are Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and various hydrocarbons.

Chemicals that are released from exposure to extremely high temperatures (600 deg. F or higher) include

Styrone Moner, Benzene, and other hydrocarbons.

Section 11 toxicological information

Chronic Effects on Humans

 CarcinogenicEffects-ClassiednonebyNTP,nonebyOSHA.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans

In plastic sheet form, not considered dangerous to humans.

Section 12 ecological information

No Information is available, but no ecological hazard is suspected.

Section 13 diSPoSal conSiderationS

Waste Information

Transfer to an approved disposal area in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Section 14 tranSPort information

DOTClassication

Not a DOT controlled material, (US).

Marine Pollutant

Not available but not suspected.

Special Provision for Transport

None Listed.

TDGClassication

Not controlled under TDG, (Canada).

ADR/RIDClassication

Not Controlled under IMDG.

ICAO/IATAClassications

Not controlled under IATA

Section 15 regulatory information

HSCClassication

Not Controlled under HCS (US).

U.S. Federal Regulations

TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA inventory.

 SARA302/304/311/312extremelyhazardoussubstances;NoProductswerefound.

 SARA302/304emergencyplanningandnotication:Noproductswerefound.

 SARA311/312MSDSdistribution-chemicalinventory-Hazardidentication:Noproductswerefound

 SARA313ToxicChemicalNoticationandreleasereporting:Noproductswerefound.

 Cleanwateract(CWA)307:NoProductswerefound.

 Cleanwateract(CWA)311:NoProductswerefound.

 Cleanairact(CAA)112accidentalreleaseprevention:Noproductswerefound.

 Cleanairact(CAA)112regulatedammablesubstances:Noproductswerefound.

 Cleanairact(CAA)112regulatedtoxicsubstances:Noproductswerefound.

International Regulations

WHNIS (Canada)

Not controlled under WHMIS, (Canada)

CEPA DSL: Polystyrene sheet (General Purpose)

EINECS

Not Available.

DSCL (EFC)

Not controlled under DSCL (Europe).

International Lists

Not available.

State Regulations

No products found. No proposition 65 chemicals present at levels that would require a warning under the

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

Section 16 other information

Hazardous Materials Information System (U.S.A)

  Health  1

  FireHazard  1

Reactivity 0

Personal Protection

PolystyreneDatePrepared:June14,2004

TheinformationlistedwithinthisMSDSissolelydesignatedforthenishedprocessedsheet.Theinformationlistedis,

to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable. However, there is no warranty or guarantee that can be made to its

accuracy, reliability or completeness. Auralex will not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use

of this information.

Prepared and Approved By: David Wolf

Approval Date: August 25, 2004