MSDS-NSF Information

PRODUCT NAME: LG Chem HI-MACS (Acrylic Solid Surface

Section 1. - Chemical Product and Company Identification top

LG Solid Source, L.L.C.
8009 W. Olive Avenue
Peoria, Arizona 85345
(866) LGHIMACS

In Case of Emergency: Chemtel: (800) 255-392

Section 2. - Composition and Information on Ingredients top

Additional Information: None. See Section XV

Section 3. - Hazards Identification top

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Solid sheet(s) of varying color(s). Dust(s) generated during machining may cause mechanical irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.

Routes of Entry:Inhalation (dust during machining). Eye contact. Skin contact.

Potential ACUTE Health effects: The product will not easily enter the human body. As received the product is a solid sheet. As such, there would not be any health hazards associated with it. however, if any cutting, sanding, or routing takes place, dust may be generated that may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract.

EYES: Dust generated during fabrication may irritate the eyes.

SKIN: Any sharp edges will cut or abrade the skin. Dust generated by fabrication may cause skin sensitization. (methyl Methacrylaate has been shown to cause allergic responses at high concentrations.

RESPIRATORY TRACT: Dust generated during fabrication may cause irritation to respiratory tract, characterized by sneezing and coughing. May cause headache in case of long term exposure.

Potential CHRONIC Health Effects: Not dangerous in case of skin contact (non-corrosive for skin, non permeator by skin), of ingestion.

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: not available.

MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: not available.

TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: not available. The substance is NOT toxic to blood, kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, the reproductive system, liver, mucous members.

Symptoms of Overexposure: No additional remark.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by: No additional information.

Section 4. - First Aid Measures top

Eye Contact: Upon contact with nuisance dust particles, flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Skin Contact: Not expected to be a problem. May cause skin sensitization. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. 

Inhalation: Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation. Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Oxygen may be administered if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention

Ingestion: Not applicable.

Notes to Physician: No additional information.

Section 5. - Fire and Explosion Data top

Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.

Flash Points: Not availableL.E.L. & U.E.L.- not available.

Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available

Products of Combustion: Some metallic oxides.

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances (Conditions of Flammability)
Non-flammable in presence of shocks, heat, oxidizing materials, reducing materials, combustible materials, organic materials, metals, acids, alkalis, moisture.

Explosion Hazards inPresence of Various Substances: Not considered as a product with risks of explosion.

Fire Fighting Media And Instructions:

LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog, or foam. DO NOT use water jet.

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, COO, water spray or foam.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: No additional remark.

Special Remarks on ExplosionHazards: No additional remark.

Section 6. - Accidental Release Measures top

Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.

Large Spill: No additional information.

Section 7. - Handling and Storage top

Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.

Large Spill: No additional information.

Section 8. - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection top

Engineering Controls: If user operations (machining, routing, sanding) generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.

Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Gloves to protect against cuts and abrasions are highly recommended. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate (NIOSH approved).

Exposure Limits: Not available.

Section 9. - Physical and Chemical Properties top

Odor - Odorless

Taste - not available

Color - Varies

Physical state and appearance: Solid.

Volatility: Not available.

Molecular Weight: Not applicable.

Odor Threshold Not available.

PH(1% soln/water): Not applicable.

Evaporation rate: Not available.

Boiling Point: Not available.

Viscosity: Not available.

Melting Point: Not available.

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.:Insoluble in water and oil.

Specific Gravity: 0.04 (Water=1) based on data

Solubility in Water: Insoluble in water

Vapor Pressure: Not available

Solubility in Solvents: Insoluble in methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.

Section 10. - Stability and Reactivity Data top

Stability: The product is stable.

Conditions of Instability: No additional remark.

Chemical Instability / Materials to Avoid: Not considered to be reactive according to our database.

Corrosivity: Not considered to be corrosive for metals and glass according to our database

Special Remarks/ Conditions of Reactivity: No additional remark.

Special Remarks on Corrosively: No additional remark.

Hazardous Decomposition: Not available.

Hazardous Polymerization: Yes.

Section 11. - Toxicological Information top

Toxicity to Animals: This product has not been tested for animal effects. Se Section 11 for ingredient information.

Chronic Effects on Humans: The substance is not toxic to blood, kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, the reproductive system, liver, mucous membranes.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans: No additional information.

Section 12. - Ecological Information top

Ecotoxicity: Not available.

BOD5 and COD: Not available.

Tocixity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

Special Remarks on the Products of Biogdegration: No additional remark.

Section 13. - Disposal Considerations top

Waste Disposal : Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.

Section 14. - Transport Information top

DOT / TDG Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

DOT /TDG Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.

DOT Identification Number TDG PIN: Not applicable

Packing groupHazardous Substances Reportable Quantity (RQ): Not available.

DOT (Pictograms): TDG (Pictograms) ADR (Europe) (Pictograms)

Section 15. - Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms top

Federal Regulations: TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): All components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)

(40 CFR 261) Regulated: Not available

CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ) amount:none (lbs)

This product may contain one or more of the following chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SECTION 313 of TITLE III of the SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR Part 372:

CAS NUMBER:CHEMICAL NAME: NONE

State Regulations:

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: The following ingredients are specifically listed by individual states. For details on your regulatory requirements, you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.

STATE LISTED INGREDIENTS;PERCENTSTATE CODE: NONE

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:

CAS NUMBER:CHEMICAL NAME: NONE

OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS:

WHMIS STATEMENT: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.

WHMIS (Canada)(Pictograms): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).

DSCL (EEC): Not controlled under USCL (Europe).

DSCL (Europe)(Pictograms):

Japan: Not available.

Australia: Not available.

Additional Information: No additional remark.

HMIS (U.S.A.) National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Protective Clothing (Pictograms)

Section 16. - Other Information top

References:

-SAX, N.I. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. Toronto, Van Nostrand Reinold, 6e ed. 1984.
- Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
- Manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet.

GLOSSARY

AGC - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
BOD5 - Biological Oxygen Demand in 5 days
CAS - Chemical Abstract Services
CEPA - Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
DOT - Department of Transportation
DSL - Domestic Substance List (Canada)
HCS - Hazardous Communication System
HMIS - Hazardous Material Information System
ARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
LD50/LC50 - Lethal Dose/Concentration kill 50%
LDLo/LCLo - Lowest Published Lethal Dose/Concentratioon
NFPA - National Fire Prevention Association
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reorganization Act
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Canada)
TLV-TWA - Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

Other SpecialConsiderations: No additional Remark.

Revision Comments: Annual update.Telephone number changes.

Notice to Reader: The data contained in this MSDS and recommendations presented herein are based upon information considered to be accurate, as of this date. However, LG Solid Source, L.L.C. makes no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, of the completeness of this data and recommendations, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information.

Product and Chemical Name top

PRODUCT NAME: LG Chem HI-MACS (Acrylic Solid Surfaces)

PRODUCT NAME: LG HI-MACS Kitchen Sinks, Vanity Bowls

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polyester Resin Plastic

CHEMICAL NAME: N/A

PRODUCT USE: LG Solid Source

Section 1. - Manufacturers Information top

MANUFACTURERS NAME: Transolid, Inc.

ADDRESS:

2599 Charlotte Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115

TECHNICAL CONTACT: Director of Product Development

INFORMATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: (704) 660-7660

Section 2. - Ingredients / Regulatory Information top

SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION PERCENT CAS#

No Hazardous ingredients according to OSHA - 29 CFR 1910.1200. Dust from sanding may be considered a nuisance dust.

This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of LG Solid Source, L.L.C.. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein.The Premium Solid Source, L.L.C. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon these data.

LEGEND: EXPOSURE LIMIT DESCRIPTIONS

CEIL - Ceiling Exposure Limit
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
TWA - Time Weighted Average

Section 3. - Identifying Hazards top

APPEARANCE & ODOR: May experience slight plastic odor.

STATEMENT OF HAZARDS FOR LABELS: None required.

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: May cause slight nose or lung irritation if high concentrations of dust (approaching the OSHA PEL) is inhaled.

SKIN CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS: May dry out skin oils.

EYE CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS: Can cause irritation if dust gets in eyes.

INGESTION ACUTE EXPOSURE SYMPTOM: Data not available

Section 4. - First Aid Measures top

EXTINGUISHING METHOD: Use of water or dry chemical to extinguish fires.

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special procedures required.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None - product has a Class "1" fire rating.

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide.

Section 6. - Accidental Release Measures top

CLEAN-UP: Sweep up any dust generated from sanding or sawing LG Solid Source, L.L.C. products. If compressed air is used to clean up, the concentration of nuisance dust in the air may be increased.

WASTE DISPOSAL: This material considered a non-hazardous waste. Dispose of dust or excess material according to applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Section 7. - Handling/Storage/Transportation top

HANDLING: No special precautions expected.

STORAGE: No special precautions expected.

MAXIMUM STORAGE TEMPERATURE: None

Section 8. - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection top

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH acceptable dust respirator if needed for comfort.

SKIN PROTECTION: Latex rubber gloves are acceptable protection against dust.

EYE PROTECTION: It is recommended that eye protection be used when finishing this product

VENTILATION PROTECTION: Sanding or cutting should be done in a well ventilated area.

Section 9. - Physical and Chemical Properties top

VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A

EVAPORATION RATE: N/A

BOILING POINT: N/A

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.7

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: N/A

VAPOR DENSITY: N/A

VOLATILE %: N/A

ODOR THRESHOLD (PPM): N/A

BULK DENSITY: 1.65 g/ml

SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS: N/A

Section 10. - Stability and Reactivity top

STABILITY: Product is stable.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: None known

Section 11. - Toxicology Information top

INHALATION EFFECTS: Overexposure to nuisance dust when cutting and sanding can cause irritation of the respiratory tract.

INHALATION CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS: No data available.

DERMAL EFFECTS: Can dry out natural skin oils.

SKIN CONTACT CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS: No data available.

EYE EFFECTS: Can cause corneal abrasion if dust gets into eyes.

EYE CONTACT CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS: No data available.

INGESTION EFFECTS: No data available.

INGESTION CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS: No data available.

Section 12. - Shipping Data top

SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Not regulated by D.O.T

REQUIRED LABEL(S): None.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No.

Section. 13 - Bibliography top

1."Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," Volumes 2A & 2B, 3rd Revised Edition, G. Clayton & F. Clayton, Editors, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

2."Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials," 6th Edition, N. Erving Sax, Pubs: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Inc.

3."NOISH Pocket Guide To Chemical Hazards, "US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, September 1985.

4."Guide to Occupational Exposure Values - 1992," American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists, Document # 15BN-0-936712-98-8