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MSDS: PS125 & PS155 PolyShoK™ Mouthguard Material
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
Hazardous Ingredients: This product does not contain chemicals that are considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910,1200.
Does this product require reporting under SARA title III: No
Do the components of this product comply with TSCA regulations? Yes
Physical Data
If this product exists as a pellet the above hazardous ingredients are encapsulated and pose no significant threat to human health or the environment. In any other physical state, potential for exposure exists. Grinding and chipping will change the physical sate of the product.
Hazards Identification
Primary routes of entry are ingestion of pellets and inhalation of dust. Ingestion is a low health risk because any potentially hazardous components are encapsulated. Inhalation of dust is a possibility in a regrind area. Potential for exposure exceeding the PEL exists. If adequate ventilation is not available in grinding areas, respiratory protection is recommended for hazardous and /or nuisance dust.
First Aid Measures
The most probable injury associated with this product is thermal burns during processing. Hot plastic can stick to skin. This can aggravate burns. If a burn occurs cool the area a rapidly as possible. Use cool water, not ice. If plastic is stuck to skin, do not remove it. Seek medical attention. If dust should get in eyes use available eye wash and get medical attention. If excess dust is inhaled, get medical attention. If pellets are ingested, do not induce vomiting, seed medical help.
Fire Fighting Measures
Flash point of the material is over 400°F. If a fire should occur, toxic fumes and gases may be emitted. Wear self-contaminated breathing apparatus when fighting a fire. Carbon monoxide and other toxic substances may be in the air. Fire or explosion can occur from dust build-up.
Accidental Release Measures
This product, as it is shipped to customers, is non-hazardous. If a spill should occur, sweep the material into proper containers and reuse or dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations. If product is spilled in open environment it can float into waterways, fish and other wildlife and may mistake it for food.
Handling and Storage
This product is normally shipped in gaylord boxes. These boxes should not be stored more than three high. This boxes and plastic materials will burn in the presence of open flame. Do not weld or use open flame where product is stored without proper fire fighting prevention procedures.
Physical and Chemical Properties
This product is a solid pellet with a VOC content of less than 5 parts per million. Density will vary depending on color and components from .05 to 1.5. Therefore, the product can sink or float in water depending on the properties. The product is not soluble in water and is odorless at ambient temperature. During heating a characteristic plastic odor will be present. Localized ventilation is recommended.
Stability and Reactivity
This product is stable and non-reactive. Hazardous decomposition of products can occur if overheated or ignited.
Toxicological Information
The following chemicals are listed as known or suspected carcinogens per the National Toxicology Program (NTP), International Agency for cancer Research (IARC) or California Proposition 65:
Antimony Trioxide (Antimony Compounds)
Arsenic (inorganic)
Cadmium Compounds
Carbon Black
Chromium Compounds
Di (Ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Lead Compounds
Nickel Compounds
Crystalline Silica
If any of these chemicals are present in reportable weights within the product, they will be listed on Page 1, section II.
Disposal Measures
This product is non-hazardous as it arrives. If grinding occurs, some of the encapsulated components may present an environmental disposal problem. Refer to applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Transpiration Information
This product is not a regulated substance under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. All hazardous components, if any, are encapsulated.
Other
Definitions:
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit
TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA = Time Weighted Average
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reclamation Act
VOC = Volatile Organic Chemical
N/E = Not Established.
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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