MSDS
1 - Product Information
- PRODUCT: Modified expanded polystryrene
- SYNONYMS: Modified EPS
- PRODUCT GRADES: 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 pound densities
- CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polystyrene thermoplastic polymer
- CAS REGISTRY NO: 9003-53-6
- CAS NAME: Benzene, Ethenyl, Homopolymer
- FORMULA: (C8 H8)x
- TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed
- CONTACT: Houston Foam Plastics
2019 Brooks St.
Houston, TX 77026-7297
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
back to top
2 - Ingredients
| HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS |
CAS REGISTRY NO: |
APPROX. WEIGHT %: |
| Pentanes |
109-66-0 |
2.0% Max |
| Flame retardants as Halogenated organics |
N/A |
0.9% Max |
| NONHAZARDOUS COMPONENTS: |
CAS REGISTRY NO: |
APPROX. WEIGHT %: |
| Polystyrene |
9003-53-6 |
95.5% Min |
| Plasticizers |
N/A |
0.4% Max |
| External & Internal Lubricants |
N/A |
0.3% Max |
back to top
3 - Physical Data
| FORM |
Rigid Board |
VAPOR PRESSURE |
N/A |
| COLOR |
White |
VOLATILES BY VOLUME |
2.0% Max |
| ODOR |
None |
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) |
N/A |
| BOILING POINT |
N/A |
EVAPORATION RATE |
None |
| MELTING POINT |
softens and expands at 200°F to 215°F |
SOLUBILITY IN WATER |
Insoluble |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
Apparent density 1.0-3.0 pof |
|
back to top
4 - Fire & Explosion Data
- FLASH PT. AND METHOD USED: 675°F (ASTM D-1929)
- SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use approved self-contained breathing apparatus respirator and approved personal protective clothing
- EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, and dry chemical
- AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 880°F
- UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Fire gives off dense black smoke.
back to top
6 - Health Hazards & First Aid
- EYE CONTACT: None
- SKIN CONTACT: None
- INGESTION: Biologically inert. Extremely unlikely route of entry.
- SYSTEMIC & OTHER EFFECTS: None
- MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None known
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Do not smoke or eat in process area. Avoid spark producing equipment, material handling devices, open flames, and high temperatures. Provide and assure proper electrostatic bonding and grounding of process handling equipment.
- FIRST AID:
- EYES: Irrigate with water to wash out particles
- SKIN: Wash out with soap and water to remove particles
- INGESTION: Notify medical personnel
- TOXICITY DATA:
- DERMAL: None
- CARCINOGENICITY: None
back to top
7 - Employee Protection
Personal Protective Equipment
- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust mask needed when fabricating with saws or grinding equipment.
- SKIN PROTECTION: None under normal conditions.
- EYE PROTECTION: ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields, when fabricating with saw or grinding equipment.
- GENERAL CONTROL MEASURES: Use positive ventilation when fabricating with hot-wire equipment.
back to top
8 - Environmental Hazards & Protection
- ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Sewer/waterway obstruction, fish and birds may eat product and obstruct their digestive tract.
- RESPORTABLE QUANTITY: None (not regulated)
- DISPOSAL METHOD: Recycle, incinerate, or landfill per local and state regulations.
back to top
9 - Additional Information
- TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: Not a D.O.T. "Hazardous Material."
The information contained herein is provided for general reference purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, Houston Foam Plastics, Inc. makes no guaranty or warranty, and does not assume any liability, with respect to the accuracy or completeness of such information, or the product results in any specific instance, and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranties or representations whatsoever, expressed or implied. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as license to use the products of Houston Foam Plastics, Inc. in any manner that would infringe any patent.
Houston Foam Plastics has the construction applications you need. Contact us!
back to top