FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO INC -- FIBERGLASS RESIN, A498  -- 8040-00N025332
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FIBERGLASS RESIN, A498
MSDS Date:01/29/1991
FSC:8040
NIIN:00N025332
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO INC
Address:6600 CORNELL RD
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-729-7600
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:JEFF ZYCH
CAGE:18731
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FIBRE GLASS-EVERCOAT CO INC
Address:6600 CORNELL ROAD
Box:City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242
Country:US
Phone:513-489-7600
CAGE:18731

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STYRENE. VP:5.0 @ 68F. BP:295F.
CAS:100-42-5
RTECS #:WL3675000
Fraction by Wt: 40%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,50PPM/100STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:POLYESTER RESIN
Fraction by Wt: 60%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:VAPORS MAY CAUSE NOSE, THROAT &
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
    HEADACHE & NAUSEA. REPEATED HIGH CONCENTRATION EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
    LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE. SKIN:PROLONGE D OR FREQUENT CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE DEFATTING, DRYNESS W/ IRRITATION & POSSIBLE DERMATITIS.
    EYE:MAY CAUSE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STYRENE:CLASS 2B (IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:TEARING AND IRRITATION. INGEST:MAY
    CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES, PAIN AND DISCOMFORT.
    ACUTE/CHRONIC: INHALATION OF REPEATED HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
    LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES AND GET MD. INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF
    UNCONSCIOUS GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN AS NEEDED. GET
    MD. INGEST:DO NOT  INDUCE VOMITING (ASPIRATION HAZARD). GET MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:98.0F,36.7C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:6.1%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POLYMERIZATION MAY TAKE PLACE AT ELEVATED
    TEMPERATURE IN FIRE. IF CONTAINED, VIOLENT RUPTURE MAY RESULT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB SPILL WITH
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS VERMICULITE OR SAND.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORAGE ABOVE 100F. STORE ONLY
    IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CANISTER TYPE RESPIRATOR
    MUST BE WORN TO PREVENT THE INHALATION OF VAPORS OR SPRAY MISTS
    WHEN THE TLV OR PEL IS EXCEEDED. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK
    WHEN SANDING THE CURED  PRODUCT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION) TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG/FULL LENGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:USE A BARRIER CREAM SUCH AS GLOVE COAT WHEN
    USING THIS PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH
    HANDS BEFORE EATING AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE ING 1
Vapor Pres:SEE ING
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:10 LB/GAL
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, SHARP AROMATIC ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATING ACRID FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:IF HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION OCCURS
    WHILE CONTAINED IN A CLOSED CONTAINER, VIOLENT RUPTURE MAY RESULT.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL QUANTITIES CAN BE REACTED WITH THE
    APPROPRIATE HARDNER TO SOLIDIFY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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