C9 Aromatic Hydrocarbon Resin
Material Safety Data Sheet
   
Darwin Chemical Company
1112 Weston Road #202
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33326
USA
Tel: 954-572-0973 / 800-572-7130
Fax: 954-572-1865
e-mail: Technical@DarwinChemical.com

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Family Synthetic Resin
Molecular Formula Mixture
Molecular Weight Mixture
   

PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance Yellow Pellet
Odor No odor
Boiling Point Not applicable
Melting Point Softening Point: 120°C ±5
Vapor Pressure Not Applicable
Specific Gravity 1.05 g/ml
Vapor Density Not applicable
Octanol/H2O partition COEF Not applicable
pH Not applicable
Saturation in air (by volume) Not applicable
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Solubility in water Negligible
   

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point Method 536°F (280°C) Open Cup
Flammable Limits (% by volume) Not available
Auto Ignition Temperature Not available
Decomposition Temperature Not available
Fire Fighting Use Water, carbon dioxide or dry chemical to extinguish fire. Do not use pressure water steam. Airborne dust may create an explosion hazard. Wear self-contained, positive pressure breathing apparatus and full firefighting protective clothing. Dust may be
   

REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Stable
Conditions to Avoid None known
Polymerization Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid None Known
Incompatible material Strong oxidizing agent
Hazardous Decomposition Products Remove source of ignition, sweep up spills and place in a waster disposal container. Flush Area with water.
   

HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Warning Airborne dust presents severe explosive hazard
Hazardous ingredients No permissible exposure limits (PERL) have been established by OSHA.
NEPA Hazard rating Not established
Effects of overexposure Acute oral (rat) and acute dermal (rabbit) LD50 values are 5.0ml/kg and 10.0g/Kg respectively. No skin irritation and no significant eye irritation were produced during primary irritation studies with rabbits.
First Aid No specific first aid procedures are necessary for accidental exposure to the product.
   

SPECIAL PRECAUTION
Handling and storage Maintain good housekeeping to control dust accumulations. Area containing this material should have fire-safe practices and electrical equipment in accordance with electrical and fire protection codes governing combustible dusts.
Waste disposal method Disposal must be in accordance with applicable governmental regulations
Spill or leak procedure In case material is released or spilled, remove sources of ignition, sweep up spills and place in a waste disposal container. Flush area with water.
Exposure Control Methods Engineering controls are not usually necessary. If good hygiene practices are strictly followed, respiratory protections generally not required during normal operations
MSDS is directed towards the safe use rather that the commercial performance of our products, and the statements contained herein are not warranties for the performance of any product, nor should they be considered a recommendations to use our product in