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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI # 01352-XX; Koldmount™ Fast Curing Cold Mounting Kit - Powder




Section 1: Identification

Date Effective........... July 31, 2007
                          (most recent revision)

Chemical Name/Synonyms... Mixture of poly(methyl
                          methacrylate) and
                          benzoyl peroxide.

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Product or Trade Name.... SPI # 01352-XX
                          Koldmount™ Fast Curing Cold Mounting Kit; Powder

Synonyms................. Koldmount™ Powder



Hazardous Material
Information System
USA
Health 0 National Fire
Protection Association
USA
Fire Hazard 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection  
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Reactivity:

Section 2: Composition

Component Name               CAS #          Percent     EU #

Poly(methyl methacrylate)    9011-14-7      99.0        N/A

Benzoyl Peroxide             94-36-0        <1.0        202-327-6   


Section 3: Hazard Identification

Emergency overview: Solid granules. May evolve irritating fumes on processing
or overheating.

Appearance: White powder.
 
Flash Point: 304.0° C / 579.2° F (COC)

 
Warning!  

Target Organs: Eyes, respiratory system.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Dust may irritate eyes.

Skin: Product not likely to cause skin irritation.

Ingestion: Low oral toxicity.

Inhalation: Unlikely to be hazardous but dust or vapors may cause irritation.

Chronic: No evidence of adverse effects.



Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eyes: Wash eyes for 15 minutes with copious amounts of water, holding eyes
open. Seek medical attention.

Skin: Wash affected areas with soap and water.

Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Wash mouth with water. Obtain
medical attention if ill effect occur.

Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure. Seek medical attention if
ill effects occur. 

Notes to Physician: Treat supportively and symptomatically.


Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: Wear full protective clothing with a self-contained
breathing apparatus in fire conditions.

Auto Ignition Temperature: N/A

Flash Point: 579.2° F / 304.0° C (C.O.C.).

Flammability: Combustible but not readily ignited.

Hazardous Combustion Products: May decompose around 200° C, producting
toxic, irritating, or flammable vapors.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards: None.

Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide.

Protective Measures: NIOSH/MSHA approved self contained breathing apparatus
when fighting fires, along with full protective clothing.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Spillages may be slippery. Sweep up and shovel into
waste drums or plastic bags. Wash the contaminated area with water.

Spills/Leaks: Sweep up and shovel into waste drums or plastic bags. Wash the
contaminated area with water.


Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of high
concentration of dusts. 

Storage: Store in closed containers in a clean, cool, dry area, away from
heat sources. Natural ventilation is adequate. Polymer may degrade to some extent
if overheated, an effect that will increase with increasing temperature. 

Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Local exhaust is required when working with this
product.

Exposure Limits:

Chemical Name           OSHA - PEL     OSHA - TWA

Benzoyl Peroxide        5 mg/m3        5 mg/m3 

Other Recommendations:

Poly(methyl methacrylate): Recommended exposure limit of 5 mg/m3


Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Chemical safety goggles or glasses with side shields are required.

Skin: As necessary to prevent contact with skin; butyl rubber gloves are
recommended.

Clothing: Protective clothing such as long sleeves or a lab coat should 
be worn. Neoprene or neoprene gloves are recommended. When handling heated 
materials, also be sure to use heat-resistant gloves, boots and face protection.  

Respirators: An approved dust mask should be worn if exposure to high
level of dust is likely.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid.
Appearance: White powder.
Odor: Odorless.
pH: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Viscosity: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Freezing/Melting Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flash Point: 579.2° F / 304.0° C (C.O.C.)
Decomposition Temperature: N/A
Explosion Limits
        Lower: N/A
        Upper: N/A
Solubility in water: N/A
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.125 (water = 1).
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A



Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable. 

Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures above 570° F.

Incompatibility with Other Materials: Avoid contact with strong acids and
oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition of Products: Methyl methacrylate and carbon monoxide,
depending on condition of heating or burning.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Carcinogenicity: Not a carcinogen.

Teratogenicity: N/A

Reproductive Effects: N/A

Neurotoxicity: N/A

Mutagenicity: N/A


Other Studies: High concentrations of dust may be irritating to the upper
respiratory tract. High concentrations of vapor from heated product may be harmful,
cause irritation of the respiratory tract, or product a slight narcotic effect. No
evidence of adverse effects have been documented over long term usage.



Section 12: Ecological Information

Environmental Hazards: This product is non-biodegradable in soil. There is
no evidence of degradation in soil and water. This product is predicted to have low
toxicity to aquatic organisms.

Environmental Fate: High tonnage material produced in partially contained
systems. This product is a solid with low volatility and essentially insoluble
in water. This product has low potential for bioaccumulation and predicted to have
low mobility in soil. This product is anticipated to be poorly removed in 
biological treatment processes.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal: This product should be disposed in accordance with all local,
state, and federal environmental regulations. Clean scrap may be reprocessed.
Incineration may be used to recover energy value. This product may be disposed of
in landfills in accordance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Section 14: Transport Information

US DOT Hazard Class: N/A
         
IATA (for international shipments): N/A


Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States

SARA Title III - Section 313: CAS # 94-36-0; Benzoyl Peroxide 

Title V: CAS # 94-36-0; Benzoyl Peroxide


European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazard Symbols: Irritant (Xi)

Risk Phrases:
     R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
     
Safety Phrases:
     S15 Keep away from heat.
     S25 Avoid contact with eyes.

Canada

This product has no WHMIS classification.

DSL/NDSL: CAS # 94-36-0 is listed on the DSL.
          CAS # 9011-14-7 is listed on the DSL.

Section 16: Other Information

If this product should be used in ways that are outside of the intended applications in scanning electron microscope laboratories, and if it is going to be formulated into some other system, so that it becomes just another component of that other system, read the MSDS sheets for the other components before blending as the resulting mixture may have the hazards of all of its parts.

Disclaimer of Liability:

Caution! Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or prolonged contact with mucous membranes. Products offered by SPI Supplies are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues. SPI Supplies will not provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice, certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.

SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body tissues of fluids.

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The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation. Be aware of the Structure Probe, Inc. Copyright Policy. Structure Probe, Inc. grants a nonexclusive license to make unlimited copies of this safety sheet for internal use only. Quite obviously, this information would pertain only to this material when purchased from SPI Supplies as product from other sources, with other ingredients and impurity levels could have substantially different properties.


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