SDS

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures
FLASH POINT oC (oF): 30-35(87-95)
FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: CLASS 1C
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE, oC (oF): 490 (914)
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume): LOWER: 1.1 UPPER: 6.1
BASIC FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Use dry chemical, all purpose or polar AFFF foam or water spray to extinguish
fire. Water or foam may cause frothing, with further application leading to
boilover. Foam may have limited effectiveness on three dimensional fires.
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers, structures and to protect
personnel. Use water to flush spills away from source of ignition. Do not
flush down public sewers.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Fire may produce poisonous or irritating gas, fumes or vapor. Excessive heat
may trigger polymerization of confined material. Containers may explode in
heat of fire. Styrene vapors are uninhibited and may form polymers in vents
or flame arrestors of storage tanks, resulting in stoppage of vents. Exposed
firefighters should wear MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
apparatus, with full face mask and full protective equipment.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
No flares, smoking, flames, sparks & other sources of ignition in hazardous
area. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors.
SMALL SPILLS--Take up with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material
or other sorbent known to be compatible, then flush area with water.
LARGE SPILLS--Dike far ahead of spill for later disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Incinerate in an approved incinerator or dispose of in a chemical dump in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, isolated, well-ventilated
area away from heat, sources of ignition and incompatibles.
"Empty" containers may contain toxic, flammable/combustible or explosive
residue or vapors. Do not cut, grind, drill, weld or reuse containers
unless adequate precautions are taken against these hazards.