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Date of Issue : Aug 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : PETROLEUM RESIN Other Names : UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : No information available.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Yellow to brown pellets or flakes with typical hydrocarbon odour. Formula : No information available. Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.0 (water = 1) Flash Point : Open Cup 240 pH : N/A () Solubility in water : Insol g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Soluble in white spirit. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Ingestion of large amounts may result in abdominal pain and discomfort. Eye
When heated, the resin may emit acrid fumes which may be irritating to the eyes. Dust may cause mild irritation of the eyes. Skin
Practically non-harmful. Inhaled
When heated, the resin may emit acrid fumes which may be irritating to nose and throat. Inhalation of dust may result in temporary respiratory irritation and coughing. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No information available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
DO NOT attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Give 1 - 3 cups of water to drink. If vomiting occurs, give small amounts of water to achieve effective dilution. Seek medical assistance.
Eye
Flush eyes with fresh water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, see physician.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with copious quantities of soap and water immediately. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Inhaled
Remove victim to fresh air. Employ artificial respiration if necessary. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No information available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
Not established. Product not expected to cause physiologic impairment at low concentration. Material should be treated as nuisance dust or particulate in accordance with the recommendation of ACGIH.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Use adequate ventilation to keep dust levels low.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear chemical resistant plastic or rubber gloves and safety glasses. Use a nuisance dust respirator. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
3.4 Flammability
Non combustible solid. Flash point (COC): 240 deg C. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry place, with adequate ventilation. Avoid build up of high concentrations of dusts, which may be explosive. Keep containers closed at all times. Keep away from spark and open flame.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name PETROLEUM RESIN Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear suitable protection clothing including respiratory protection.
If material is not contaminated, scoop into clean containers for use. If contaminated, scoop into containers for disposal.
Disposal
Incinerate in a approved incinerator or land fill in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Non combustible solid, however flammable dust when finely divided in air.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use CO2, dry chemical, foam or water spray as extinguishing media. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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