MW1010 - MSDS

SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: MW1010 Binder Modifier

Issue or revision date: 6/6/98
Chemical Family: Organic copolymer

Component	CAS#	Quantity	Threshold level	Carcinogen
Styrenic Copolymer	not required	98%	not established	no listing
Residual monomers	not required	0.01%	not required

SECTION 3: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Summary of Acute Hazards: No significant hazards known but suspected eye and skin irritant.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Eye and skin contact.
Summary of Chronic Hazards: No appropriate human or animal data are available on the chronic health effects from prolonged or repeated exposure to this material.

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: If overcome by exposure to dust or hot vapors, remove victim to fresh air and obtain medical attention if breathing difficulty persists beyond 15 minutes.
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse with clean water for 20 - 30 minutes. Obtain emergency medical attention if pain or redness persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing as needed and wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and water. If the area is sticky use a waterless hand cleaner first.
Ingestion: Not expected to present a significant ingestion hazard under conditions of normal use.
Physician’s Emergency Medical Treatment: Do not induce vomiting. Administer cathartic such as magnesium citrate or sorbitol.
Physician’s Detoxification Procedure: Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: White or clear pellets	Odor: little or no odor
Boiling Point: Not applicable	Specific Gravity: 1.0 - 1.1
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable	Vapor Density (air=1): Not applicable
Solubility in water: negligible	pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: Begins to soften at 70C	Percent Volatiles: Less than 1%

SECTION 6: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: > 200 F (PMCC)	Auto-ignition Temperature: No data available
Lower Explosive limit: No data available	Upper Explosive limit: No data available
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Potential dust explosion hazard. Heat from fire may cause material to melt, decompose, and generate flammable vapors.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, Water fog, Water spray.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Full protective equipment is recommended. Apply water carefully to prevent frothing or steam explosion of molten material.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
General: Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse. Respiratory: Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of dust. NIOSH or MSHA approved dust respirator should be used if dust is generated when handling this material.
Eye: Dust goggles should be used to prevent mechanical injury or irritation to eyes due to airborne particles.
Skin: Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Protective gloves and other apparel should be used as needed. Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Storage: Store in a clean dry area. During handling or transportation avoid generating excessive dust. If conveyed pneumatically, transfer should be in nitrogen, and ignition sources should be avoided as dust explosion is possible.

SECTION 8: REACTIVITY DATA
Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected to occur.
Hazardous Decomposition products: may decompose to CO, CO2, and residual monomers.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizers, carboxyls, isocyanates, and chlorides.
Conditions to avoid: Sparks, open flame, other ignition sources, and dusty conditions.

SECTION 9: SPILL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Spill: In event of release, extinguish all sources of ignition due to dust explosion hazard and prevent release. Contain spill and collect as per any solid into suitable disposal container. The material is insoluble in water and may float or sink.
Disposal: Landfill solids at permitted sites. Use registered transporters. Comply with applicable regulations for solid waste regulations. Solids may be burned if mixed with supplemental fuel.

SECTION 10: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Hazardous Material Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.

SECTION 11: HAZARD RATING AND LABELING INFORMATION
NFPA: Health = 1 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 0
HMIS: Health = 1 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 0 Personal Protection = X

SECTION 12: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA): All ingredients in MW1010 are listed by TSCA.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1988 (SARA): MW1010 does not contain significant quantities of any materials subject to reporting requirements.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA): MW1010 does not contain significant amounts of materials subject to reporting requirements.

SECTION 13: GENERAL COMMENTS
Abbreviations:
NISH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
HMIS: Hazardous Material Information System (National Paint and Coatings Association)

The information contained herein relates only to the specific material identified. Polymer Innovations Inc., believes that such information is accurate and reliable as of the date of this material safety data sheet, but no representation, guarantee or warranty expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. Polymer Innovations Inc., urges persons receiving this information to make their own determination as to the information’s suitability and completeness for their particular application.