MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet

Technical Support DepartmentPalram Industries Ltd.Ramat Yohanan 30035, IsraelTel ► 972-4-8459900 Fax ► 972-4-8444012E-Mail ► Palram@palram.comWebsite ► www.palram.comMSDS - Material Safety Data SheetPolymethyl methacrylate SheetDATE OF ISSUE: 20 April 2004Updated: 14 March, 2005This Safety Data Sheet conforms to EC Directive 91/155/EECPALRAM urges the recipient of this Material Safety Data Sheet to study it carefully to become aware of hazards, if any, ofthe product involved. In the interest of safety it is recommended (1) notify your employees, agents and contractors of therelevant information on this sheet, (2) furnish a copy to each of your customers for the product, and (3) request yourcustomers to inform their employees and customers as well.1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND THE COMPANY1.1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATIONTRADE NAMES : PALGLAS®, SUNGLASPRODUCT NAME : Rigid Acrylic SheetCHEMICAL NAME : Acrylic CopolymerCHEMICAL FAMILY : Acrylic CopolymerFORMULA : Not ApplicableCAS number : 9010-88-2UN number : NoneACX number : X1008843-8RTECS : TR0400000SYNONIMS : Acryloid; Methyl methacrylate, polymerized; PMMA;2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, homopolymer;Methyl methacrylate homopolymer; Methyl methacrylate resin; Poly(methylmethacrylate);NFPA RATINGS : HEALTH=0, FIRE=3, REACTIVITY=01.2. COMPANY IDENTIFICATIONPALRAM INDUSTRIES (1990) LTD.Ramat Yohanan30035, ISRAELTel: 972 4 8459 900 Fax: 972 4 8444 0121.3. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERSISRAEL: Tel: 972 4 8459 979 Fax: 972 4 8459 910 E-mail: Evgeniy.Zaharov.palram.comLocal: Call your nearest poison control center.2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTSIngredient name CAS Registry Number Typical wt% OSHA listedPoly(Ethyl acrylate/Methyl methacrylate) 9010-88-2 99.3 minimum NMethyl methacrylate 80-62-6

Technical Support DepartmentPalram Industries Ltd.Ramat Yohanan 30035, IsraelTel ► 972-4-8459900 Fax ► 972-4-8444012E-Mail ► Palram@palram.comWebsite ► www.palram.com7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7.1. HANDLINGGeneral handling precautionsAvoid mechanical contact with eyes. Use good industrial hygiene practices. Provide adequate ventilation. Secondaryoperations such as grinding, sanding or sawing may produce a dust explosion hazard. Use aggressive housekeepingactivities to prevent dust accumulation; employ bonding, grounding, venting and explosion relief provisions inaccordance with accepted engineering practices.VentilationGeneral (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory where this product is stored and handled.Other precautionsNo explosion hazard. In the event of fire, cool and overlap product with water.The material is not sensitive to static discharge. Static electricity discharge sparks possible during handling. Avoid contactor vicinity of flammable materials.7.2. STORAGEThis material is not hazardous under normal storage conditions. However, all materials of this type release somemonomer vapours or gases when stored for prolonged periods at elevated temperatures. Avoid temperature extremesduring storage; ambient temperature preferred.8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION8.1. EXPOSURE LIMITSAirborne Exposure Guidelines for IngredientsExposure LimitValueMethyl methacrylateACGIH Sensitizer designator - YACGIH STEL - 100 ppm (410 mg/m 3 )ACGIH TWA - 50 ppm (205 mg/m 3 ) – averaged over 8-hour workshiftOSHA TWA PEL - 100 ppm (410 mg/m 3 ) – averaged over 8-hour workshiftNIOSH TWA - 100 ppm (410 mg/m 3 ) – averaged over 10-hour workshift- Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.- Skin contact limits designated with a “Y” above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate exposure.Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.- ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of “Y” above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.8.2. PERSONAL PROTECTIONRespiratory protection : Not required under normal processing conditions. Whenairborne exposure limits are exceeded (see above), use NIOSH approved respiratory protection equipment. Consultrespiratory manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. Observe respirator uselimitations specified by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where exposure limit may besignificantly exceeded, use an approved full-face positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.Hand protection / protection gloves : No special protection neededEye protection : No special protection neededOther protective equipment/measures : No special protection needed9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAPPEARANCE : flat or corrugated plastic sheetsPHYSICAL STATE : solidCOLOUR : clear or colouredODOR : noneDENSITY : 1.15-1.20 gr/cm 3SOFTENING TEMPERATURE : approximately 103 o CVISCOSITY : not relevantSOLUBILITY IN WATER : nonepH VALUE : not relevantFLASH POINT : >250 o C ASTM D 1929AUTOIGNITION TEMP. : >400 o C ASTM D 1921FLAMMABILITY LIMIT : none

Technical Support DepartmentPalram Industries Ltd.Ramat Yohanan 30035, IsraelTel ► 972-4-8459900 Fax ► 972-4-8444012E-Mail ► Palram@palram.comWebsite ► www.palram.comEXPLOSION LIMITS : noneEVAPORATION RATE : not relevant10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10.1. STABILITYStable.Conditions to avoidOpen flame. Avoid temperature above 250˚C for prolonged periods to prevent slow decomposition.Incompatible materialsAvoid contact with acids, alkalies and strong oxidizing agents..Thermal decompositionDuring thermal decomposition caused by fire or overheating during improper processing combustible irritating vapoursare formed consisting mainly of methyl methacrylate, which affect the eyes and respiratory system.Hazardous decomposition productsCarbon monoxide (CO) - is highly toxic if inhaled, present in combustion fumes of all organicmaterials;Carbon dioxide (CO2) - in sufficient concentrations can act as an asphyxiant, present incombustion fumes of all organic materials;Acrylic monomers - can cause irritation of skin, eyes, nose, throat, and lungs – dizziness –headache – nausea10.2. REACTIVITYHazardous polymerization : Will not occurHazardous reactions : None.11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONIndependent testing and many years of experience confirm that this material has very low toxicity. The InternationalAgency for Research on Cancer does not list this material as a confirmed or suspected carcinogen. Industrial hygienestudies have shown that under normal and expected conditions of use of PMMA materials, exposures are well belowapplicable limits.11.1. ACUTE TOXOCOLOGICAL INFORMATIONAcute oral toxicity : oral LD50 (rat) > 5g/kg, estimated.Acute vapour exposure : product is not toxic. For processing fumes see HEALTH HAZARD DATAPrimary skin irritation : product not considered primary skin irritant.Eye irritation : product not considered primary irritant. When similar products, in finelydivided form, were placed into the eyes of rabbits, slight transient rednessor discharge occurred – consistent with the expected slightly abrasivenature of product.Sensitization : product is not expected to be a skin sensitizer.Chronic effects : in sub-chronic testing, the base resin was considered physiologically inert.Carcinogenicity - NTP : not tested- IARC : not listed- OSHA : not regulatedExplanation Carcinogenicity : NOT RELEVANT11.2. OTHER TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONNo known toxicological effects with normal use. For heating see section 10.11.3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNo additional toxicity information currently available.12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12.1. PERSISTANCE AND DEGRADABILITYDetailed studies have not been conducted concerning the environmental fate of the product. According to presentknowledge no unfavorable ecological effects are to be expected. Not generally hazardous to water. Insoluble in water,non-toxic solid.

Technical Support DepartmentPalram Industries Ltd.Ramat Yohanan 30035, IsraelTel ► 972-4-8459900 Fax ► 972-4-8444012E-Mail ► Palram@palram.comWebsite ► www.palram.comMobility : No information currently availablePersistence and biodegradability : Biodegradation period - tens of years.Bioaccumulative potential : No information currently available.12.2. ENVIRONMENTAL RISCSNo hazard expectation to terrestrial or aquatic flora and fauna.EcotoxicityAquatic toxicity12.3. OTHER INFORMATION: LD50 (rats) > 5 gr/kg: IC50 (bacterial inhibition) - no data available: LC50 (daphnia magna) - no data available: LC50 (fathead minnow – fish) - no data availableAll available ecological data have been taken into account for the development of the hazard and precautionaryinformation contained in this safety data.13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSThe product is not considered hazardous under current EPA hazardous waste regulations.Recycling is the preferred method of disposal.Alternatively, the product may be disposed of in an approved landfill.Incineration in accordance with federal, state and local regulations – collected processing fume condensates andincinerator ash should be tested to determine waste classification.All wastes should be evaluated in conjunction with applicable solid and hazardous waste regulations, ToxicityCharacteristic Leaching Procedures (TCLP), and disposed of as appropriate.This product does not contain any cadmium or other heavy metal pigments or stabilizers.It is the user's responsibility to dispose of all wastes in accordance with all national and local regulations at properlypermitted or authorized facilities.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONDOT PSN CodeDOT Proper Shipping NameIMO PSN CodeIMO Proper Shipping NameIATA PSN CodeIATA Proper Shipping NameAFI PSN CodeAFI Proper Shipping NameAdditional transportation dataLabelingPlacardingSpecial transport requirementsPackaging: ZZZ: Not regulated by this mode of transportation: ZZZ: Not regulated by this mode of transportation: ZZZ: Not regulated by this mode of transportation: ZZZ: Not regulated by this mode of transportation: Not currently regulated under Department of Transportation regulations: No labeling is required in accordance with the EEC directives: No placarding is required in accordance with the EEC directives: None: Avoid dark-colored packaging to prevent heat distortionThe product is classified as a non-hazardous material in the meaning of transport regulations.15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONUnited states: All components of this product are in compliance with the inventory listing requirements of the U.S. ToxicSubstances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.EEC:Ingredient name CAS Registry Number EINICSPoly(Ethyl acrylate/Methyl methacrylate) 9010-88-2Methyl methacrylate 80-62-6 2012971Indicator of Danger: This product isn’t hazardous according to EEC Directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EECWith regards to dust formed as a consequence of mechanical treatments, the appropriate regulations value limits for finedust must be observed: MAC value (fine dust) – 5mg/m 3 .

Technical Support DepartmentPalram Industries Ltd.Ramat Yohanan 30035, IsraelTel ► 972-4-8459900 Fax ► 972-4-8444012E-Mail ► Palram@palram.comWebsite ► www.palram.com16. OTHER INFORMATIONRECOMMENDED USES AND RESTRICTIONSPlease consult the relevant product and/or application information for this product.FURTHER INFORMATIONAdditional information on this product may be obtained by calling your PALRAM Sales or Customer Service Contact.Disclaimer:Palram believes that the information and recommendations contained (including data and statements) in this MSDS areaccurate as of the date hereof.This MSDS is based on information that is believed to be reliable, but may be subject to change as new informationbecomes available. Since it is not possible to anticipate all conditions of use, additional safety precautions may berequired.The information is neither designed nor recommended for any other use than as safety data, or for use by any otherperson than the direct user and not for compliance with other laws.Palram does not warrant the suitability for use of this MSDS for any other material or product not specifically identifiedherein, nor the accuracy or authenticity of this MSDS unless it has been obtained directly from Palram.Since the conditions and methods of use of its products are beyond Palram’s control, Palram expressly disclaims any andall liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information and each useris responsible for making its own determination as to the safe and proper handling of this material in its own particularuse of this material.Modification of this MSDS, unless specifically authorized by Palram, is strictly prohibited.NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHERWARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN.