MSDS: Boil and Bite Mouthguards
Item 1MBBY, 1MBBA

Distributor: Raintree Essix, Inc.
4001 Division Street
Metairie, LA 70002
Primary Contact Number: 800-883-8733 (Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Central Time)
After Business Hours: 504-382-4262 or 210-259-3554

Chemical Name: Ethylene-Vinyl Copolymer

Hazardous Ingredients: N/A
Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases: Vinyl Acetate Cas No: 108-05-4

Physical Data

• Boiling Point: N/A
• Specific Gravity: 0.93
• Vapor Pressure: N/A
• Vapor Density: N/A
• Solubility in Water: Negligible
• Percent volatile by volume: N/A
• Evaporation Rate: N/A
• Appearance and Odor: Clear rigid sheets. Translucent to white. Colorant is added to some types.

Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

• Flash Point: 260E (COP)
• Extinguishing Media: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Dry Chemicals
• Special Fire Fighting Procedures: The Solid polymer can be combusted only with difficulty. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus if exposed to fumes.
• Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: none

Health Hazard Data

• Threshold Limit Value: N/A
• Effects of Overexposure: molten polymer contacting skin may cause thermal burns
• Emergency and First Aid Procedures: If molten polymer contacts skin, cool rapidly with cold water. Do not attempt to peel polymer from skin. Contact Physician for thermal burns.

Reactivity Data

• Stability: stable
• Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 230° C
• Incompatibility: Strong Acids and Oxidizing agents
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Vinyl Acetate, Acetic Acid, CO, Hydrocarbons
• Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur

Spill or Leak Procedures

• Steps to be taken in case material is released or spills:Collect and contain for salvage or disposal
• Waste disposal method: Landfill or incineration in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations

Special Protection Information

• Respiratory Protection: N/A
• Ventilation: Local Exhaust: not required
• Protective Gloves: recommended when hot
• Eye Protection: N/A

Special Precautions

• C Precaution to be taken in handling and storing: Store at room temperature.

The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determination of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment.

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