MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ABS TAIRILAC (ALL GRADES) , SOLID
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00065268
Index:
2006 December 01
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
ABS Tairilac (All Grades) , Solid.
Product Name:
2008 November 25
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI4408/08D
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer.
Chemical Name:
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene ( ABS ); ABS resin; Tairilac ABS Resin; Tairilac ABS AG100; Tairilac
ABS AG12A0; Tairilac ABS AG15A0; Tairilac ABS AF3500; Tairilac ABS AF3800; Tairilac ABS
AG10NP; Tairilac ABS AG8000AE; Tairilac ABS AT5500; Tairilac ABS ANC100; Tairilac ABS
AX4200; Tairilac ABS BP0606.
Synonyms:
Polymers.
Chemical Family:
(C3H3N) x (C4H6) x ' (C8H8) x ' '.
Molecular Formula:
Melt processible plastic resin for extrusion, blow, injection or rotational moulding.
Product Use:
WHMIS Classification / Symbol:
READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE HAZARD EVALUATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
D-2B: Toxic (respiratory tract & eye irritant)
Ingredient
CAS#
ACGIH TLV
% Concentration
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (Not Intended As Specifications)
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
Copolymer
9003-56-9
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95 - 100

Acrylonitrile
107-13-1
2 ppm (Skin)
Trace
*A3
1,3-Butadiene
106-99-0
2 ppm
Trace
*A2
Styrene
100-42-5
20 ppm
Trace
*A4
A3 = Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans. (ACGIH-A3).
A2 = Suspected Human Carcinogen (ACGIH-A2).
A4 = Not classifiable as a human carcinogen. (ACGIH-A4).
Skin Notation: Contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes can contribute to the overall exposure and may invalidate the TLV.
Consider measures to prevent absorption by these routes.
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Date of Revision: 2008 November 25
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped. Give
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if there is no breathing AND no pulse. Obtain medical attention
IMMEDIATELY.
Inhalation:
At ambient temperatures: Start flushing while removing contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas
thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation, redness, or a burning sensation develops and persists,
obtain medical advice. At elevated temperatures: See "Note to Physicians" below.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Hold eyelids open during
flushing. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Obtain medical attention IMMEDIATELY. At elevated
temperatures: See "Note to Physicians" below.
Eye Contact:
Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure. Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Ingestion:
Vapours from routine processing can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Powdered material may
form explosive dust-air mixtures. At ambient temperatures: Dust may cause mechanical irritation to
skin, eyes and respiratory tract. At elevated temperatures ( 177 to 288 °C ): Contact with molten
material may cause severe thermal burns. See "Other Health Effects" Section. Can decompose at high
temperatures forming toxic gases.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
At ambient temperatures: Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of
nose and throat due to absorption of moisture and oils. At elevated temperatures: Prolonged exposure
to processing fumes may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Overexposure may cause
headaches and nausea. Vapour from warmed or heated material may cause nausea and dizziness. See
"Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
At ambient temperatures: This product may cause irritation due to abrasive action. Skin contact can
cause irritation, especially under the finger nails (and other confined spaces such as under rings or
watch bands). At elevated temperatures: Burns (thermal) can occur if not promptly removed.
Skin Contact:
Not applicable.
Skin Absorption:
At ambient temperatures: This product may cause irritation, redness and possible damage due to
abrasiveness. At elevated temperatures: Burns (thermal) can occur if not promptly removed. Vapours
may cause severe eye irritation. This product causes immediate pain, severe burns and permanent
corneal damage which may result in blindness.
Eye Contact:
At ambient temperatures: Ingestion of large amounts may cause intestinal obstruction. At elevated
temperatures: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure.
Ingestion:
Effects (irritancy) on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the sensation
or onset of pain. Strict adherence to first aid measures following any exposure is essential.
At ambient temperatures, material is a coarsely divided solid and is inert and essentially harmless. It
can present a slippage hazard. Under normal processing conditions, the material is a hot polymer.
Contact with hot molten materials cause severe burns to skin contact areas and eyes. Generally, it is
recommended not to remove material that has hardened in contact with skin, but to cool it by gently
flooding the area with copious quantities of cool water. In all such cases, immediately seek medical
attention.
May cause pneumoconiosis. Pneumoconiosis is the deposition of dust in the lungs and the tissue's
reaction to its presence. When exposure to the dust is severe or prolonged, the lungs' defenses are
overwhelmed.
At elevated temperatures: May cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. CNS depression is
characterized by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and incoordination. Severe
overexposures may lead to coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Other Health Effects:
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At ambient temperatures: Treat symptomatically.
Treatment for thermal, surface burns:
1. Immerse the burned part immediately in ice water to relieve pain and to prevent swelling and
blistering. Place cold packs, ice or wet cloths on the burned area if immersion is not possible.
2. Remove anything that is constrictive, such as rings, bracelets or footwear, before swelling begins.
3. Cover the burn with a clean, preferably sterile, lint-free dressing.
4. For severe burns, immediately seek medical attention and monitor breathing and treat for shock.
Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this product include diseases of the skin,
eyes or respiratory tract.
Note to Physicians:
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint (°C)
AutoIgnition
Temperature (°C)
LEL
UEL
Flammability Limits in Air (%):
400 (4)
466 (3)
Not available.
Not available.
Not regulated.
Flammability Class (WHMIS):
Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include Acrylonitrile, Styrene, Acetaldehyde,
Acetophenone, Ethylbenzene, Cumene, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen, acrolein, phenols, hydrocarbons,
oxides of nitrogen and carbon. Heating in air may produce irritating aldehydes, acids and ketones.
Hazardous Combustion
Products:
This product may be capable of forming flammable dust clouds in air. Minimize air borne spreading of
dust. Spilled material may cause floors and contact surfaces to become slippery.
Unusual Fire or Explosion
Hazards:
Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact:
Not available.
Rate of Burning:
Not available.
Explosive Power:
High voltage static electricity build-up is possible when significant quantities of dust are present.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Alcohol or polymer foam is preferred. Water. Most resins melt when they burn. Fire spread is
accelerated by burning and dripping of flaming melt. Once fire becomes established it will develop
rapidly and application of large quantities of water at early stage is necessary to effect extinguishment.
(4)
Fire Extinguishing Media:
FIRE FIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Isolate materials that are not involved in the fire and protect personnel. Clean up immediately to
eliminate slipping hazard. Do not allow to enter sewers or watercourses.
Instructions to the Fire Fighters:
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Fire Fighting Protective
Equipment:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Information in this section is for responding to spills, leaks or releases in order to prevent or minimize the adverse effects on persons,
property and the environment. There may be specific reporting requirements associated with spills, leaks or releases, which change from
region to region.
In all cases of leak or spill contact vendor at Emergency Number shown on the front page of this MSDS.
Minimize air borne spreading of dust. Ventilate enclosed spaces. Take up by a mechanical means
preferably by a vacuum cleaner equipped with a high efficiency filter. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Wear respirator, protective clothing and gloves.
Where a package (drum or bag) is damaged and / or leaking, repair it, or place it into an over-pack
drum immediately so as to avoid or minimize material loss and contamination of surrounding
environment. In order to prevent marine species and birds from ingesting pellets, emphasis should be
placed on total containment of plastic pellets through their lifespan. Avoid contaminating soil or
releasing this material into sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water. (3)
Containment and Clean-Up
Procedures:
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Date of Revision: 2008 November 25
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
This product may be capable of forming flammable dust clouds in air. Minimize air borne spreading of
dust. Ground and bond equipment and containers to prevent a static charge buildup. Use normal "good"
industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Clean up immediately to eliminate slipping hazard.
Pneumatic conveying of this product can generate fines and dust particles that can, under certain
conditions, pose an explosion hazard. We recommend that the conveying system used be: (1)
equipped with filters of adequate size; (2) operated and maintained in such a manner to ensure that no
leaks develop; and (3) adequately grounded.
At ambient temperatures, material is a coarsely divided solid and is inert and essentially harmless. It
can present a slippage hazard. Under normal processing conditions, the material is a hot, molten
plastic. Contact with hot molten plastics cause severe burns to skin contact areas and eyes.
In order to avoid autoignition / hazardous decomposition of hot thick masses of plastic, purging should
be collected in small, flat shapes or thin strands to allow for rapid cooling, followed immediately by a
quench in water. (3)
Handling Practices:
Provide adequate mechanical ventilation at the points of extrusion where the polymer is at elevated
temperatures coming from extruder into dies, molds etc. (3) Volatile constituents of this product may
gradually degrade canvas, cloth or plastic components such as seals and flexible tube coverings of
adjustable point source ventilation equipment. Preventative programs should consider this. See Section
8, "Engineering Controls".
Ventilation Requirements:
Use only with adequate ventilation and avoid breathing dusts ( fumes or vapours ). Avoid contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Wash contaminated
clothing thoroughly before re-use.
Other Precautions:
STORAGE
See below.
Storage Temperature (°C):
General exhaust is acceptable.
Ventilation Requirements:
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Keep containers
closed. Avoid moisture contamination. Avoid direct sunlight. Protect against physical damage.
Storage Requirements:
Cardboard gaylords. fiber drum. Multi-layer polyethylene bags or sacks.
Special Materials to be Used for
Packaging or Containers:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Recommendations listed in this section indicate the type of equipment, which will provide protection against overexposure to this
product. Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control measures, and actual exposures will dictate the need for specific
protective devices at your workplace.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Local exhaust ventilation required. Make up air should be supplied to balance air that is removed by
local or general exhaust ventilation. Ventilate low lying areas such as sumps or pits where dense dust
may collect. Volatile constituents of this product may gradually degrade canvas, cloth or plastic
components such as seals and flexible tube coverings of adjustable point source ventilation equipment.
Preventative programs should consider this.
Engineering Controls:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
At ambient temperatures: Use dust-tight chemical safety goggles when there is potential for eye
contact. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this material. At elevated temperatures:
Use full face-shield and chemical safety goggles when there is potential for contact.
Eye Protection:
At ambient temperatures: Gloves and protective clothing made from cotton, canvas or rubber or plastic
should be impervious under conditions of use. Prior to use, user should confirm impermeability.
Discard contaminated gloves. At elevated temperatures: Skin protection should be insulated against hot
or high temperatures.
Skin Protection:
At ambient temperatures: No specific guidelines available. At elevated temperatures: A NIOSH/MSHA-
approved air-purifying respirator equipped with dust, mist, fume, formaldehyde and organic vapour
cartridges for concentrations up to 20 ppm Acrylonitrile or 1,3 Butadiene, 200 ppm Styrene. An air-
supplied respirator if concentrations are higher or unknown.
Respiratory Protection:
Wear regular work clothing. The use of coveralls is recommended. Locate safety shower and eyewash
station close to chemical handling area. Take all precautions to avoid personal contact.
Other Personal Protective
Equipment:
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Particulate Not Otherwise Classified:
ACGIH OSHA
10 mg/m³ - Inhalable particulate 50 mppcf* or 15 mg/m³ - Total Dust
3 mg/m³ - Respirable particulate 15 mppcf* or 5 mg/m³ - Respirable Fraction
* mppcf = million particles per cubic foot
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
SUBSTANCE
ACGIH TLV
(STEL)
OSHA PEL
(TWA) (STEL)
NIOSH REL
(TWA) (STEL)
Acrylonitrile
—
2 ppm (Skin)
10 ppm (Ceiling)
1 ppm (Skin)
10 ppm (Skin)
1,3-Butadiene
—
1 ppm
5 ppm
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Styrene
40 ppm
100 ppm
200 ppm (Ceiling)
50 ppm
100 ppm
Solid.
Off-white to light yellow, bead-like, granular solid.
Odourless.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
1.0 - 1.2
Not available.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not soluble in water.
Negligible
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Physical State:
Appearance:
Odour:
Odour Threshold (ppm):
Boiling Range (°C):
Melting/Freezing Point (°C):
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg at 20° C):
Vapour Density (Air = 1.0):
Relative Density (g/cc):
Bulk Density:
Viscosity:
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1.0):
Solubility:
% Volatile by Volume:
pH:
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Not intended as Specifications)
400 (4)
Flashpoint (°C):
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY
Stable.
Under Normal Conditions:
Not readily flammable, but will support combustion. This product may be capable of forming flammable
dust clouds in air.
Under Fire Conditions:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
High temperatures, sparks, open flames and all other sources of ignition. Decompositon will occur
above 250 °C. Keep tightly closed to protect quality. Avoid moisture contamination.
Conditions to Avoid:
Strong oxidizers. Strong acids. Halogenated compounds. Lewis or mineral acids. Strong bases.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Copolymer (ABS) is degraded by ketones, esters, aldehydes and
chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents. (4)
Materials to Avoid:
Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include Acrylonitrile, Styrene, Acetaldehyde,
Acetophenone, Ethylbenzene, Cumene, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen, acrolein, phenols, hydrocarbons,
oxides of nitrogen and carbon. Heating in air may produce irritating aldehydes, acids and ketones.
Decomposition or Combustion
Products:
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SUBSTANCE
LD50 (Oral, Rat)
LD50 (Dermal, Rabbit)
LC50 (Inhalation, Rat, 4h)
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-
Styrene Copolymer
> 5 000 mg/kg (3)
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This product may contain a trace amount (less than 0.1%, w/w) of carcinogen(s) ( Acrylonitrile, 1,3
Butadiene and Styrene ). It is expected that there will not be any health effects attributable to this
material owing to it's exceptionally low concentration. Trace concentrations are being disclosed by way
of full disclosure only; the concentration is very much less than the minimum reporting concentration of
0.1 %.
1,3 Butadiene is classified as a suspected carcinogen by IARC (. IARC-2A )
Acrylonitrile and Styrene are classified as suspected carcinogens by IARC. ( IARC-2B )
Carcinogenicity Data:
No adverse reproductive effects are anticipated.
Reproductive Data:
No adverse mutagenic effects are anticipated.
Mutagenicity Data:
No adverse teratogenic effects are anticipated.
Teratogenicity Data:
None known.
Respiratory / Skin Sensitization
Data:
None known.
Synergistic Materials:
None known.
Other Studies Relevant to
Material:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available. Ecotoxicity is expected to be low based on the low water solubility. In the case of
seabirds, some marine biologists believe that ingestion of pellets by the fowl may cause intestinal
blockage, false feelings of satiation or reduction in absorption of nutrients, causing malnutrition and
starvation. (3)
Ecotoxicity:
Not available. This material is not considered to be biodegradable. (3) Product has an unaesthetic
appearance and can be a nuisance. Do not contaminate domestic or irrigation water supplies, lakes,
streams, ponds, or rivers.
Environmental Fate:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
None required.
Deactivating Chemicals:
This information applies to the material as manufactured. Reevaluation of the product may be required
by the user at the time of disposal since the product uses, transformations, mixtures and processes
may influence waste classification. Dispose of waste material at an approved (hazardous) waste
treatment/disposal facility in accordance with applicable local, provincial and federal regulations. Do not
dispose of waste with normal garbage, or to sewer systems.
Waste Disposal Methods:
See "Waste Disposal Methods".
Safe Handling of Residues:
Recycling is encouraged. Empty containers retain product residue. Dispose of waste material at an
approved waste incineration facility in accordance with applicable local, provincial and federal
regulations.
Disposal of Packaging:
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CANADIAN TDG ACT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:
This product is not regulated by TDG.
Label(s): Not applicable. Placard: Not applicable.
ERAP Index: -----.
Exemptions: None known.
US DOT CLASSIFICATION (49CFR 172.101, 172.102):
This product is not regulated by DOT.
Label(s): Not applicable. Placard: Not applicable.
CERCLA-RQ: Not available.
Exemptions: None known.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CANADA
All constituents of this product are included on the DSL.
CEPA - NSNR:
Not included.
CEPA - NPRI:
Controlled Products Regulations Classification (WHMIS):
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REFERENCES
RTECS-Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety RTECS
database.
1.
Clayton, G.D. and Clayton, F.E., Eds., Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 3rd ed., Vol. IIA,B,C, John Wiley and Sons,
New York, 1981.
2.
Supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet(s).
3.
CHEMINFO, through "CCINFOdisc", Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
4.
Guide to Occupational Exposure Values, 2007, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Cincinnati, 2007.
5.
Regulatory Affairs Group, Brenntag Canada Inc.
6.
The British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre, Poison Managements Manual, Canadian Pharmaceutical
Association, Ottawa, 1981.
7.
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The information contained herein is offered only as a guide to the handling of this specific material and has been prepared in good faith
by technically knowledgeable personnel. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and the manner and conditions of use and handling may
involve other and additional considerations. No warranty of any kind is given or implied and Brenntag Canada Inc. will not be liable for
any damages, losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the use of or reliance on any information contained
herein. This Material Safety Data Sheet is valid for three years.
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To obtain revised copies of this or other Material Safety Data Sheets, contact your nearest Brenntag Canada Regional office.
British Columbia: 20333-102B Avenue, Langley, BC, V1M 3H1
Phone: (604) 513-9009 Facsimile: (604) 513-9010
Alberta: 6628 - 45 th. Street, Leduc, AB, T9E 7C9
Phone: (780) 986-4544 Facsimile: (780) 986-1070
Manitoba: 681 Plinquet Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 2X2
Phone: (204) 233-3416 Facsimile: (204) 233-7005
Ontario: 43 Jutland Road, Toronto, ON, M8Z 2G6
Phone: (416) 259-8231 Facsimile: (416) 259-5333
Quebec: 2900 Jean Baptiste Des., Lachine, PQ, H8T 1C8
Phone: (514) 636-9230 Facsimile: (514) 636-0877
Atlantic: A-105 Akerley Boulevard, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1R7
Phone: (902) 468-9690 Facsimile: (902) 468-3085
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USA
All constituents of this product are included on the TSCA inventory.
Environmental Protection Act:
Respiratory tract & eye irritant.
OSHA HCS (29CFR 1910.1200):
Text22:
NFPA: Health, Fire, Reactivity ()
Text22:
HMIS: 0 Health, 1 Fire, 0 Reactivity (3)
INTERNATIONAL
Not available.
D-2B: Toxic (respiratory tract & eye irritant)
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Prepared By: Regulatory Affairs Group, Brenntag Canada Inc., (416) 259-8231.