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Date Effective........... April 19, 2006
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Chemical Name/Synonyms... Polystyrene Microparticles
Suspended in Distilled Water
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Product or Trade Name.... Polystyrene DVB Microspheres or Polystyrene
Latex Microspheres for Calibration
NFPA Rating:
Not available
Component Name CAS # Percent Polymer microspheres <.01 -30 (varies depending on product) Polystyrene 9003-53-6 Polystyrene divinyl benzene 9003-70-7 Water 7732-18-5 70-99.9+ Dispersant/surfactant Proprietary <0.5 (if any) Preservative Proprietary <0.1 (if any)
Eye: Possible irritant Skin: Possible irritant Ingestion: Not known Inhalation: Possible lung irritant Chronic: If inhaled in large quantities, may cause reversible lung damage.
Eyes: In case of contact with eye, wash with copious amounts of water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention. Ingestion: Drink one to two glasses of water and seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
General Information: Not considered flammable or explosive. Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire conditions.
General Information: Areas covered with spilled microspheres will be slippery. Absorb spilled material with paper towels or disposable wipes and place in suitable container for appropriate disposal. Avoid inhaling fine particle dust.
Handling: Use general good chemical laboratory practice, including safety glasses and protective gloves/clothing. Keep away from food. Avoid inhaling dust. Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers. Store between 4°C to 30°C. Avoid damaging or puncturing containers.
Engineering Controls: Use minimal and directional (away) airflow to minimize worker exposure. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Safety glasses with side shields Skin: Powder-free latex or vinyl gloves Respirators: Use NIOSH or European Standard EN149 approved respirator for dust or aerosol generation.
Physical State: Liquid Appearance: White Odor: odorless pH: Not available Vapor Pressure: Negligible Vapor Density: Negligible Evaporation Rate: Not available Viscosity: Not available Boiling Point: 100°C (as water) Freezing/Melting Point: 0°C (as water) Autoignition Temperature: Not available Flash Point: Not available Decomposition Temperature: Not available Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available Upper: Not available Solubility in water: Microspheres are insoluble Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0 - 1.5 g/ml Molecular Formula: Not applicable Molecular Weight: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable Incompatibility with Other Materials: None known Hazardous Decomposition of Products: Not known Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Caution: May cause lung irritation if inhaled. No Occupational Exposure Limits established by OSHA or ACGIH.
No data available.
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. RCRA P-Series: Not available RCRA U-Series: Not available
US DOT Hazard Class: Not classified. IATA (for international shipments): Not classified.
United States: TSCA All components are listed in the TSCA Inventory. Hazard Labeling: None California Proposition 65: Not listed. European/International Regulations: European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: None Risk Phrases: None Safety Phrases: None
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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