General Information
Revision date
2020-09-09
Product name
THF77, THH102, THH103
CAS No.
9003-53-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
General Purpose Polystyrene, Vinylbenzene
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Company Information
company name
GC Styrenics Company Limited
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Irritating vapors to respiratory system and eyes may form when polymer is processed at high temperatures. Molten or heated material in skin contact can cause severe burns. Routes of Entry FOR HOT MATERIAL: Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Dust may cause mechanical irritation to eye. Heated Polymer: Eye contact can cause serious thermal burns. Vapors formed when polymer is heated may be irritating to the eye. Skin No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact at room temperature. Heated Polymer: skin contact can cause serious thermal burns. Inhalation Negligible at room temperature. Nuisance dusts can be irritating to the upper respiratory tract.Irritating vapors may form when the polymer is processed at high temperatures. Ingestion No effects are expected for ingestion of small amounts. May be a choking hazard.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Polystyrene is not a known carcinogen. Effects Not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this SDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. Overexposure Overexposure/Signs/ No adverse health effects anticipated from the solid pellet. Symptoms
