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extinguishing the blaze. Containers of this material may build up pressure if exposed to heat (fire). Use water spray to
cool fire-exposed containers. DO NOT extinguish a fire resulting from a large flow of this flammable liquid until the
flow of liquid is effectively shut off. This precaution will help prevent the accumulation of an explosive vapor-air
mixture after the initial fire is extinguished. Use water spray to disperse vapors if a spill or leak has not ignited. See
Section 13 for disposal considerations.
6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Remove all sources of ignition (flares, flames including pilot lights, electrical sparks). NO SMOKING. Persons not
wearing protective equipment (see Section 8) should be excluded from the area of the spill until clean-up has been
completed.
6.2 Methods and materials for containment and clean up:
For Small Spills: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container.
Use non-sparking (non-metallic) tools to clean up spill.
For Large Spills (drums or larger): Stop spill at source. Prevent spilled material from contaminating soil or entering
drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. Prevent spilled material from spreading. Immediately notify
authorities of any reportable spill as may be required pursuant to regulations. See Section 15 for applicable
CERCLA reportable quantities. Scrape or pump spilled product to clean containers for recovery. Absorb
unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other waste materials to waste containers for
disposal.
7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before eating
or drinking. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Ground and
bond containers when transferring the material to prevent static electricity sparks which could ignite the vapor. Use
spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Consult your supplier of promoters and catalysts for additional
instructions on proper mixing and usage. Empty containers may retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor). Do not
pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose these containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or
other sources of ignition as the container may explode and may cause injury or death. Empty drums should be
completely drained and properly bunged. Empty drums should be promptly returned to a drum reconditioner or
properly disposed.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep away from ignition sources: flames, pilot lights, electrical sparks, and sparking tools. NO SMOKING. Do
not store in direct sunlight. Store separate from oxidizing materials, peroxides, and metal salts. Keep container
closed when not in use. To ensure maximum stability and maintain optimum resin properties, resins should be stored
in closed containers at temperatures below 75°F (25°C). Copper or copper containing alloys should be avoided as
containers.
8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters
Component CAS No. EINECS Percent Exposure Limits Source
Styrene 100-42-5 202-851-5 10% - 12%
100 ppm PEL
20ppm TWA
40 ppm STEL
OSHA
ACGIH
ACGIH
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls:
Local ventilation may be required during certain operations to maintain concentrations below recommended exposure
limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment:
Eye Protection: Wear 1) safety glasses with side shields and a faceshield or 2) goggles and a faceshield. Facilities
storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash station and safety shower.
Skin Protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves such as polyvinyl alcohol or Viton®. If splashing is likely, wear
impervious clothing and boots to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Consult your supplier of personal
protective equipment for additional instructions on proper usage. The selection of a specific glove for a particular
application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all requisite workplace factors such as,
but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity,
thermal protection), as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.
Respiratory Protection: A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge or canister
may be necessary under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits.
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be