SUMMERS OPTICAL CAT#: 12700
SUMMERS PRODUCT: Lens Bond Decementing Agent
DATE 06/12/2006

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CATALYST FOR LENS BOND

The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Summers Optical assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of the material.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Lens Bond Decementing Agent

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER EXP LIMITS

% OPT

CAS#

Furfuryl Alcohol

10ppm

10ppm

N/A

100%

98-00-0

N/A = NOT APPLICABLE          

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

BOILING POINT:

 338°F/170°C

MELTING POINT:

 N/A

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1):

 1.14

VAPOR PRESURE (mmHg):

 1@32°C

VAPOR DENSTITY (Air=1):

 3.4

APPEARANCE/ODOR:

 Clear, Bluish-green liquid. Mild odor

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

 Completely Soluble

REACTIVITY IN WATER:

 None

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT:

 177°F/77°C

METHOD USED:

 TCC

EXPLOSION LEVEL-LOWER (LEL):
-UPPER (UEL):

 1.8
16.3

AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:

 915°F/490°C

EXTINGUISHER MEDIA:

 Water spray for dilution, dry chemical, CO, foam.

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

 Evacute contaminated area. Firefighters should wear eye protection and self contained breathing apparatus. Cool adjacent containers with water spray.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

 Acid contamination can cause violent, exothermic polymerization.

REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY:

 Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

 None

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):

 Oxidizers, acids, contact with acids can cause violent eruptions.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

 Combustion causes Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

 May Occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

 Polymerization can occur on contact with acids or acidic catalysts.

HEALTH HAZARDS

ACUTE:

 Headaches, irritation of eyes, CNS depression, skin rashes or allergic reactions.

CHRONIC:

 None known

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

 Headache, dizziness, skin reddening.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

 Any exisiting dermatitis or nervous system disorders.

CHEMICAL LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN
OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:

 NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No

EMERGENCY AND FIRST
AID PROCEDURES:

 Remove to fresh air, give assistance in breathing, remove soiled clothing. Wash skin thoroughly. Flush eyes for at least 10 minutes.

 

ROUTES OF ENTRY:

INHALATION:

 Most likely: can cause headaches, nausea or CNS depression.

EYES:

 Less likely: corneal opacity or inflammation.

SKIN:

 Likely: Skin rash

INGESTION:

 Least likely: Get immediate medical attention. Induce vomitting.

PRECAUTION FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

SPILLS OR LEAKS:

 Absorb with vermiculite and place in covered container. Large spills should be diked with earth and pumped into salvage tanks.

WASTE DISPOSAL:

 Furfuryl alcohol is not E.P.A. hazardous waste. Dispose in accordance to local regulations.

STORAGE AND HANDLING:

 Store in a cool, ventilated area away for ignition sources and acids.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

 Do not smoke or eat in handling areas.

CONTROL MEASURES

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

 Niosh approved organic vapor canister mask when TLV is exceeded.

VENTILATION:

 Required.
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical (General) Yes
Special: None

PROTECTIVE GEAR:

 Neoprene gloves should be worn. Safety glasses or face shield should be worn. Eyewash station and safety shower should be available.

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:

 Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

 N/A

CHEMICAL FATE:

 N/A

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT SHIPPING NAME:

 Furfuryl Alcohol

HAZARD CLASS:

 6.1

PACKING GROUP:

 III

UN/NA NO:

 2874

DOT LABELS:

 Poison

SUBSIDIARY LABEL:

 None

DOT PLACARDS:

 6.1, Poison
   

IMO SHIPPING NAME:

 Furfuryl Alcohol

HAZARD CLASS:

 6.1

PACKING GROUP:

 III

UN NO:

 2874

SUBSIDIARY LABEL:

 NONE
   

IATA SHIPPING NAME:

 Furfuryl Alcohol

HAZARD CLASS:

 6.1

PACKING GROUP:

 III

UN NO:

 2874

IATA LABELS:

 Poison

SUBSIDIARY LABEL:

 None

REGULATORY INFORMATION

NOT APPLICABLE

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