Material Safety Data Sheet

Issued: 02/11/04

Supersedes: 01/06/03

Manufactured by: Arjay Technologies, Inc., 2020 Wild Acres Road, Largo, FL 33771

Number: 10.5

EMERGENCY CONTACT: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300

Information Contact: (727) 538-0600



SECTION I - Product Identification




Product Name: Light Weight Bonding Compound

Product Numbers: 1001, 1002, 1032, 1041, 1071

Product Class: Unsaturated Polyester Resin

Shipping Description: RESIN SOLUTION, UN1866, CLASS 3, PG III

                     MARINE POLLUTANT (CONTAINS STYRENE MONOMER)





SECTION II - Hazardous Ingredients




COMPONENT     %WT.        CAS NO.         EXPOSURE LIMITS 

STYRENE*      22 - 28     100-42-5           PPM     MG/M3   PPM 
                                       TWA   550     215     5000
                                       PEL   100     425
                                       STEL  100     425

HEALTH: 2  FLAMMABILITY: 3  REACTIVITY: 2

* SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICAL


SECTION III - Physical Data



Boiling Point (Styrene)                 293 deg F
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1.0)		0.7
Melting Point				N/A
Percent Volatile by Volume		17-21
Vapor Pressure (Styrene)		3.56 MM Hg
Solubility in H20			N/A
Vapor Density (Air = 1)                 2.98


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data



Flash Point (Styrene)                   90 deg F PENSKY-MARTEN CLOSED CUP
Flammable Limits (Percent by Volume)    LEL : 1.10%
                                        UEL : 6.10%

Extinguishing Media:                    Use foam, carbon dioxide or chemical fire
                                        fighting apparatus.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:       Cool tanks and drums with water. Firefighters
                                        should wear self contained breathing apparatus
                                        and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:     High temperature exposure for extended periods
                                        of time will result in spontaneous uncontrolled
                                        exothermic polymerization.



SECTION V - Reactivity Data



Stability:                             Stable under normal conditions. Avoid exposure
                                       to temperatures above 100 deg F or 38 deg C.
Incompatibility:                       Avoid contact with strong mineral acids,
                                       peroxides, oxidizing agents, and polymerization catalysts.
Hazardous Polymerization:              Can occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products:      Thermal decomposition may yield carbon
                                       monoxide/dioxide, low molecular weight
                                       hydrocarbons, and organic acids.



SECTION VI - Health Hazards



MAJOR EXPOSURE HAZARD:                  INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT

Effects of overexposure:
            Eye Contact:                Severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision
            Skin Contact:               Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause
                                        moderate irritation, de-fatting, dermatitis, and sensitization.
            Inhalation:                 Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause nasal
                                        and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue,
                                        nausea, and headache. High concentrations may result in narcosis
                                        (central nervous system depression). Can cause gastrointestinal
                                        irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration of material
                                        into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal.

Chronic exposure may cause damage to the central nervous system, respiratory system,
lungs, eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, and kidneys.

Other health effects: IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) has re-
classified styrene from a Group 3 substance to a Group 2B substance. This is not based
on any significant new evidence that styrene might be carcinogenic, but rather on a
broadening of the definition for Group 2B classification.


SECTION VII - Emergency and First Aid Procedures



Inhalation:                             Remove from exposure. If breathing is stopped, administer
                                        artificial respiration or oxygen as indicated. Seek medical
                                        aid; if symptoms persist, consult a physician.
Skin Contact:                           Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with
                                        soap and water. If irritation continues, seek medical aid.
Eye Contact:                            Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
                                        Call a physician.
Ingestion:                              Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.



SECTION VIII - Special Protection Information



Skin Contact:                           Polyvinyl alcohol gloves and polyethylene garments are
                                        recommended.
Eye Contact:                            OSHA compliant goggles or face shields recommended.
Ventilation:                            Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control the
                                        emission of air contaminates. General dilution ventilation
                                        may assist with the reduction of contaminate
                                        concentrations.
Other Equipment:                        Emergency eye wash stations should be located in the work areas.


SECTION IX - Special Precautions in Storage and Handling



Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid eye contact. Store in a cool dry place
away from oxidizers. Do not store in direct sunlight. Work with adequate general and
local exhaust ventilation to minimize exposure to vapors.


SECTION X - Regulatory Status



TSCA STATUS: This substance or mixture appears on the TOXIC SUBSTANCES
CONTROL ACT INVENTORY. SARA Hazard categories (section 311 and section 312):
Reactivity, Immediate Health, Delayed Health, Fire

Hazardous Material Identification System
        Health:        2
        Flammability:  3
        Reactivity:    2

NFPA Rating (Nat'l Fire Protection Association)
        Health:        2
        Flammability:  3
        Reactivity:    2


SECTION XI - DISCLAIMER



THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS WAS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO
BE ACCURATE. THE INFORMATION, HOWEVER, IS PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING ITS
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS.
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