SDS

Material Name: ABS 472
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Issue Date 08/30/12 Revision 1.0000
Print Date: 9/26/2012
Hazardous Combustion Products
Combustion will produce toxic and irritating vapors including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen
chloride.
Extinguishing Media
Use dry chemical, CO2, or foam to extinguish fire. Cool fire exposed container with water. Water may be
ineffective as an extinguishing agent.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
None.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires
in areas where chemicals are used or stored.
* * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures * * *
Recovery and Neutralization
Stop leak if it can be done without risk.
Materials and Methods for Clean-Up
Remove all sources of ignition and ventilate area. Soak up spill with an inert absorbent such as sand, earth or
other noncombusting material. Put absorbent material in covered, labeled metal containers.
Emergency Measures
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Personal Precautions and Protective Equipment
Personnel cleaning up the spill should wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators if
vapor concentrations are high.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent liquid from entering watercourses, sewers and natural waterways.
Prevention of Secondary Hazards
None
* * * Section 7 - Handling and Storage * * *
Handling Procedures
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Use with adequate ventilation
(equivalent to outdoors). Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area. Keep
product away from heat, sparks, flames and all other sources of ignition. No smoking in storage or use areas.
Keep containers closed when not in use. "Empty" containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Follow
all SDS precautions in handling empty containers. Do not cut or weld on or near empty or full containers.
Storage Procedures
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep containers closed when not in
use.
Incompatibilities
Oxidizing agents, alkalis, amines, ammonia, acids, chlorine compounds, chlorinated inorganics (potassium,
calcium and sodium hypochlorite) and hydrogen peroxides. May attack plastic, resins and rubber.