Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

ABS Pipe and Fittings
Date updated: 1/14/14
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision Date: 12/11/2013 Page 2 of 8
Causes skin irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been
read and understood. Wear protective breathing gear, such as an N95 or P95 respirator.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Response
If on skin: wash with plenty of water. If in eyes. Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation
persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before
reuse.
Storage
Keep away from intense heat, flames. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Hazards not otherwise
classified
None known.
Relevant routes of
exposure
Skin, eyes, inhalation.
Inhalation
Melted product is flammable and produces intense heat and dense smoke during
burning. Irritating gases and fumes may be given off during burning or thermal
decomposition.
Skin contact
May cause allergic reaction.
Eye contact
No data available.
Ingestion
No data available.
3. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
INGREDIENT
%
WEIGHT PEL-OSHA TLV-ACGIH
NIOSH REL
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
CAS 9003-56-9
95 - 100 None established for ABS
Particulates not otherwise
classified: 15 mg/m3
None
Established for
ABS
Particulates not
otherwise
classified: 10
mg/m3 (inhalable
fraction)
None established
Corn oil
CAS 8001-30-7
0 - 3
Vegetable oil:
5 mg/m3 (PEL, respirable
fraction)
15 mg/m3 (PEL, total
dust)
10 mg/m3 (8-
hour TWA)
Vegetable oil mist:
10 mg/m3 (total
TWA)
Carbon black
CAS 1333-86-4
0 - 2
3.5 mg/m3 (TWA)
3.0 mg/m3
(TWA)
3.5 mg/m3 (TWA)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and
remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.
SKIN CONTACT: Rinse with water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. In the event of any complaints or symptoms,
avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes before reuse.