Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
100-42-5
Name of the chemical
Styrene ( Vinyl benzene )
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2021-01-01
Product name
POLYCAST Resin
Chemical name
Unsaturated Polyester Resin
CAS No.
100-42-5
Manufacturer Name
PACE Technologies
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300 (US) Day or night
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
PACE Technologies
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pace@metallographic.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H315, H317, H318, H332, H334, H336, H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 3) – H226 Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4) – H302 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) – H315 Sensitization, Skin (category 1) – H317 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) - H318 Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4) – H332 Sensitization, respiratory (Category 1) – H334 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic Effects (Category 3) – H336 Carcinogenicity (Category 2) – H351 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (category 2) – H373
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226- Flammable liquid and vapor H302- Harmful if swallowed H315- Causes skin irritation H317- May cause an allergic skin reaction H318- Causes serious eye damage H332- Harmful if inhaled H334- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H336- May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351- Suspected of causing cancer H373- Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
Precautionary Statement(s):
Prevention
P201- Obtain special instructions before use. P202- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281- Use personal protective equipment as required. P210-Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233- Keep container tightly closed. P240- Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241- Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242- Use only non-sparking tools. P243- Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264- Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P285- In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P304+P341- IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308+P313- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312-Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P314-Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P342+P311- IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
P403+P233- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405- Store locked up.
Disposal
P501- Dispose of contents/container to Federal, State and Local Regulations.
Other physicochemical hazards
HUMAN HEALTH: Harmful by inhalation. Vapors from organic solvents may be absorbed through the lungs and cause permanent damage to the nervous system, including the brain. Styrene is suspected to be carcinogenic. The product contains components which may penetrate skin.
Environmental hazards
The dangerous properties of the product cannot be evaluated from the available data.