Datasheet

Suitable fire extinguishing mediaWater, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Specific hazards may be encountered during fire-fighting
High temperatures, inhibitor depletion, accidental impurities, or exposure to radiation or oxidizers may
cause spontaneous polymerizing reaction generating heat / pressure. Closed containers may rupture or
explode during runaway polymerization.
Specific fire-fighting methods
Full protective equipment, including self contained breathing apparatus is needed to protect fire fighters
from exposure.
Special equipment / instructions for the protection of firefighters
Chemical splash goggles and/or face shield, respiratory protection equipment, protective gloves, apron,
boot.
Personal precautionsWear proper protective equipment, avoid raw material contact and vapor inhalation.
Environmental precautions1. Extinguish all ignition sources and ventilate area.
2. Dispose/report per regulatory requirements.
Clean-up procedures1. Avoid contact spilled or released material
2. Reduce spill or release in safety condition.
3. Soak up small spill with inert solids (such as vermiculite, clay) and sweep/shovel
into vented disposal container.
4. Dike and recover large spill. Obtain emergency help by fire or emergency unit.
5.FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Handling proceduresThis product is inhibited to prevent uncontrolled polymerization. A polymerization can
generate heat and pressure and may cause product container to rupture. Check
inhibitor content often and add inhibitor to bulk liquid if needed.
Storage proceduresMaintain head space in storage containers to support oxygen requirements of the
inhibitor(s). Do not blanket or mix with oxygen free gas, and prevent material from
freezing (inhibitor can separate from product as a solid). Store drums above 10/50
and below 32/90. Bulk storage temperature range:15-27/59-80. Store drums
away from heat sources, strong oxidizers, radiation and other initiators. Use product
within six months of receipt for optimum results. If material freezes, heat and mix to
redistribute the inhibitor. Product may also be heated to facilitate handling. Heat
product container slowly to 40/104 for not more than 24 hours. Convection ovens
or warm water bath (preferred due to more efficient heat transfer) are recommended for
heating. Do not use drum heater. An air space, preferably an air bubble flow, should be
provided for at all times during heating.
6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
7.HANDLING AND STORAGE
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