Material Safety Data Sheet

Manufacturer: POR-15 Inc., P.O. Box 1235, Morristown, NJ   07962-1235   Telephone: 973-887-1999

Factory: 64 South Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ   07981

Emergency Telephone No: 973-887-1999, 800-457-6715, 973-539-3236, Chemtrec 800-424-9300

PRODUCT NAME: STRAIGHTLINE/ RESTOGRIP BODY FILLER                                FORMULA: Polyester repair paste containing styrene

APPEARANCE: Putty-like consistency                      ODOR: Slightly pungent, like Styrene            DENSITY: Approx 1.15 – 1.85               

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Chemical                                SYMBOL                                LEVEL                                RISK                                CAS NO.

Styrene                                XN – Harmful                          11 – 25%                            R20, R36/38                         100-42-5

III. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:  Fight fires with CO2, dry powder, or chemical foam.  Do not use water jets.  Burning material may emit toxic fumes and smoke, so avoid inhalation of burning products.  
FLASH POINT: 90 Degrees F (32 degrees C)   AUTO FLAMMABILITY TEMP: 914 Degrees F (490 degrees C)   EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: lower 1.1%. Upper 6.1% (Xylene)  VOLATILE CONTENT: 11 - 25%  SOLUBILITY: Insoluble with water.  VISCOSITY: 500 - 1000M centipoise

IV. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

HUMAN EFFECTS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

INHALATION:  Drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract.

SKIN: May cause irritation with prolonged contact, redness.

EYES: Irritation and soreness.

INGESTION: Sore throat, stomachache, nausea.

EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

A good standard of personal and industrial hygiene should be maintained at all times.  Persons who suffer from skin complaints or other allergic effects should not work with this product.

Component                                8 Hour TWA                                10 min STEL

Styrene                                100 ppm                                250 ppm

V. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE CONTACT:  Irrigate with copious quantities of water, seek medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT:  Remove contaminated clothing.  Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.  Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not use solvents.

INHALATION:  Remove to fresh air without delay. If drowsiness persists, seek medical attention.

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting.  Drink plenty of fresh water seek medical attention. 

DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. Consult physician.

VI. PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS

EYE PROTECTION:  Not necessary.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:  Recommended.

SKIN PROTECTION:  Barrier cream recommended.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust particle mask approved to FFPISD-EN149 (when sanding cured products).

VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: This product does not readily flow.  Any spillage should be wiped away.  Keep product from drains.  Avoid sources of ignition.  Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and the Environmental Protection Act.

IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), in a dry and well ventilated area in original closed containers.  Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame.  Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin and eyes.  Use only in well ventilated areas.

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Can polymerize if subjected to elevated temperatures over a period of time, exposed to UV/sunlight, or by the addition of free radical initiators, e.g. organic peroxide.  Heat increases may be sufficient to raise temperature above the product flash point.  Thermal decomposition can give rise to acrid fumes.  Polymerization in a closed container can give rise to pressure that may rupture the vessel.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

For Styrene, the following values have been reported:

An oral LD50 in rats of 5g / KG.  LC50 in rats ranging between 2700 – 6000 ppm.

Styrene odor is detectable at 25 ppm.  At 200 – 400 ppm there is a transient irritant on nasal passages.  At 400 – 1000 ppm increasing systematic effects such as dizziness, nausea, and headache at 800 ppm and over becomes intolerable to mucous membranes.  There is no evidence that styrene is carcinogenic in humans.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The main hazard likely to be encountered during finishing operations is the production of dust clouds.  Dust from any source in the right concentrations must be regarded as potential danger to health.  It is, therefore, of paramount importance that dust clouds be kept to an absolute minimum.  These products have been specially formulated to be rubbed down wet.  When using this method the surface will air dry in less than 30 seconds.  Many experts consider this will result in a better finish with no dust.

1.        To avoid dust and get the best use from our products, we suggest either of the following work methods:

a.        Remove excess body filler with a sander and dust extractor and finish job using wet and dry paper.

b.        Take off excess body filler with a body file, and then finish the job with wet and dry paper.

If the above methods aren’t used, airborne dust may be produced while rubbing down in the usual manner.  Therefore, one should always wear a dust mask and work in a properly ventilated area.

2.        Dusts emitted from sanding body filler pastes can be classified as “nuisance” dusts, which, to the best of our knowledge, have a long history of little adverse effects to human health when exposures are kept under reasonable control.

REVISED 11/24/05