Material Safety Data Sheet

Status: 03/27/2007
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1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

ACRYLITE® Acrylic Sheet

Synonyms: Acrylic polymer; For product grades: GP, FF, OP-2, OP-3, OP-4, P-95, P-99, AR, AS, GAR,
OD, DP-9, FFX, FFV, FXS, FHG, PO-3, 249, GMS, ACRYLITE® Anti-Reflective sheet, ACRYLITE®
Radiant acrylic sheet, ACRYLITE® Sterling Collection, ACRYLITE® Crystal ice, ACRYLITE® Satin ice,
ACRYLITE® BR, ACRYLITE® Reflections

Supplier:
RÖHM AMERICA / CYRO INDUSTRIES
379 Interpace Parkway
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0677

Product Information Number 1-207-490-4242

24 Hour Emergency Number, CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

® is a registered trademark

Product Use: acrylic glass

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

This material is classified as not hazardous under OSHA regulations.

Ingredients CAS Reg. No. Weight %

acrylic copolymer trade secret 100

NJTSR # 56705700001-6739P

See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview

Color: colorless or colored

Appearance: sheets
Odor: odorless
Under normal conditions of use, this product is not expected to create any unusual
industrial hazards.
Primary Routes of Exposure
Eye contact (if exposed to chips)
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Potential Health Effects

Inhalation
No hazard expected in normal use.
Eye Contact
No hazard expected in normal use.
Material can cause the following:
- mechanical irritation
Skin Contact
Material can cause the following:
- cuts (when using cut sheets)
Ingestion
No hazard expected in normal use.
Potential Environmental Effects
See SECTION 12, Ecological Information

4. First Aid Measures

First Aid Procedures
Inhalation
No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation.
Eye Contact
If mechanical irritation occurs flush eyes thoroughly with a large amount of water, consult a physician if
irritation persists. (possible during machining processes)
Skin Contact
No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous.
Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash point not applicable
Autoignition Temperature > 400 °C
> 752 °F
Lower explosion limit not applicable
Upper explosion limit not applicable
OSHA Flammability Classification none
Other Flammable Properties
Use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire.
Extinguishing Media
Use the following extinguishing media when fighting fires involving this material:
water spray - foam - dry chemical - carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting Procedures
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear.
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6. Accidental Release Measures

Procedures
Collect material and place in a disposal container. Obey relevant local, state, provincial and federal laws
and regulations.
See Material Safety Data Sheet section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling
During thermal processing and/or machining local exhaust ventilation at processing machines is
necessary.
Storage
Storage: dry.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Exposure Limit Information

ACRYLIC COPOLYMER
trade secret
No Occupational Exposure Values established (ACGIH, OSHA, Canada and Mexico).

Engineering Controls (Ventilation)

If use operations generate dust, use adequate ventilation.
Respiratory Protection
A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must
be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Eye Protection
goggles for machining operations
Hand Protection
protective gloves against mechanical risks
Other Protective Equipment
To identify additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, it is recommended that
a hazard assessment in accordance with the OSHA PPE Standard (29CFR1910.132) be
conducted before using this product.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance colorless or colored

Physical state sheets
Odor odorless
Flash point not applicable
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pH-value not applicable

Viscosity (dynamic) not applicable
Specific gravity (water = 1) 1.19 g/cm3
Vapor density (air = 1) not applicable
Vapor pressure not applicable
Softening Temperature not available
Boiling Temperature not applicable
Solubility in water insoluble
n-Octanol/water partition not applicable
coefficient
Evaporation rate not applicable
Odor threshold not available
Further information none
See Section 5, Fire Fighting Measures

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability
This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
Conditions To Avoid
This material is considered stable.
Incompatibility With Other Materials
Oxidizing agents. No known incompatibility with other materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
In case of thermal decomposition, combustible vapours are formed, which are irritating to eyes and
respiratory system, mainly consisting of: methyl methacrylate, Ethyl acrylate
Hazardous Polymerization
Product will not undergo polymerization.

11. Toxicological Information

Further Information on Toxicology
The product has not been tested toxicologically. When handled and used as directed the product will
not cause hazardous effects to health according to studies on similar products and practical
experience.

12. Ecological Information

Information on Elimination (Persistence and Degradability)
Ecotoxicological Effect

Further Information on Ecology

The product has not been tested eco toxicologically.
On the basis of the products consistency as well as its low water solubility a bio availability is
unlikely.Studies on products with similar composition confirm this assumption.
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13. Disposal Considerations

Procedures
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Incineration is the
preferred method. CYRO encourages the recycle, recovery and reuse of materials, where permitted, as an
alternate to disposal as a waste.

14. Transport Information

Further information
Not subject to the regulations on dangerous goods.

15. Regulatory Information

INVENTORY INFORMATION
EINECS (EU) listed or exempted
TSCA (USA) listed or exempted
DSL (CDN) listed or exempted

US FEDERAL REGULATORY INFORMATION

CERCLA RQ [lbs] SARA 302 SARA 313
Component / CASRN TPQ [lbs] (40CFR302.4) List of EHS (40CFR372) TSCA 12b

NONE

COMPONENT CLASSIFICATION UNDER CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112

Component / CASRN Weight % HAP EHAP
NONE

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 311/312 OF SARA (40CFR370)

NONE

US STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

California California
New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts
Component / CASRN Proposition 65 Proposition 65
RTK RTK RTK
Cancer Reproductive

acrylic copolymer /
NO NO NO NO NO
trade secret

This product contains (a) chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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CANADIAN REGULATION
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulation and the MSDS contains all information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.

This is a non-controlled product.

WHMIS: NO

Component / CASRN NPRI

NONE

16. Other Information

Health Flammability Physical Hazard

HMIS-Ratings 0 1 0
NFPA-Ratings 0 1 0

HMIS Hazard Ratings NFPA Hazard Ratings

4 = severe 4 = extreme
3 = serious 3 = high
2 = moderate 2 = moderate
1 = slight 1 = slight
0 = minimal 0 = insignificant
N = no rating for powders N = no rating for powders
* = chronic health hazard

This MSDS was prepared in accordance with ANSI Z400.1-1998.

Places marked by || have been amended from the last version.

This information and all further technical advice are based on Degussa's present knowledge and experience. However, Degussa assumes no
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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY.
DEGUSSA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF
PROFITS) OF ANY KIND. Degussa reserves the right to make any changes according to technological progress or further developments. It is
the customer's responsibility and obligation to carefully inspect and test any incoming goods. Performance of the product(s) described herein
should beverified by testing and carried out only by qualified experts. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to carry out and arrange for any
such testing. Reference to trade names used by other companies is neither a recommendation, nor an endorsement of any product and does
not imply that similar products could not be used.

Date of printing : 09/19/2007