General Information
Revision date
2005-11-17
Product name
Impact Polystyrene, Natural Grades
Product Synonyms
Benzene ethenyl-, polymer with 1,3-butadiene
Chemical name
Polymer
CAS No.
9003-55-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Plastics
Emergency telephone
1-800-561-6682, 1-403-314-8767 (NOVA Chemicals)(24 Hours
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Company Information
company name
NOVA.Ghemicais Inc
Section 2
HMIS® ratings
Health 0 Fire
Physical hazards
0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
NFPA Ratings
Health 0 Fire 1 Reactivity: 0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe Emergency Overview Product is a white, inert, solid bead or pellet with slight odor. Nonflammable, but will burn on prolonged exposure to flame or high temperature. Slipping hazard.
Potential health effects
Eyes Contact with hot or molten material may cause severe thermal injury, including in extreme contact possible blindness. Contact of powder or fines with eye may cause mechanical irritation. Skin Contact with hot or molten material may cause severe thermal burns. Contact of powder or fines with skin may cause mild irritation, that is increased by mechanical rubbing or if skin is dry. Ingestion Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce mild gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances. Inhalation Inhalation of fine particles may cause respiratory irritation. Fumes produced during thermal processing may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Page 1 of 7
