Material Safety Data Sheet: Section I - Material Identification and Use

Material Safety Data Sheet
Natural Rubber is not a hazardous material. This Data

Sheet is supplied to our customers as a courtesy.
Date updated: November 14, 2011
Section I - Material Identification and Use
Material Name All Natural Rubber Grades (TSR, SMR, SIR, ADS, RSS, Crepes, DPNR, PA, SP, Hyflo)
Manufacturer Various in South East Asia Supplier's Name Astlett Rubber Inc.
Chemical Name Cis 14 Polyisoprene Street Address Suite 205, 277 Lakeshore Road East
Chemical Family Diene City Oakville
Chemical Formula (C5H8)n Province Ontario
Molecular Weight Ca 10 6 Postal Code L6J 1H9
Material Use Construction Telephone 905-842-2700
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients of Material

Approximate C.A.S. N.A. or U.N. LD50/LC50 Species
Hazardous Ingredients Exposure Limits
Concentration % Numbers and Route
Hydroxylamine < 0.01
Constant Viscosity grades [CV] only.

CV grades not recommended for use with foodstuffs or pharmaceutical goods
Section III - Physical Data for Material

Physical State Odour Appearance Odour Threshold Specific Gravity
Solid Slight Amber N/A 0.92
Vapour Pressure Vapour Density (Air=1) Evaporation Rate Boiling Point (°C) Freezing Point (°C)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Solubity in Water (20°C) % Volatile (by Volume) pH Density (g/ml) Water/Oil distribution
N/A < 0.5 N/A 0.92 N/A
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard of Material

Flammability Yes Flammability Conditions Heat; oxidation
Extinction Means Sprinkler Installation
Special Procedures
Flashpoint and Method Upper explosion limit (% by volume) Lower explosion limit (% by volume)
> 300 °C Unknown Unknown
Auto Ignition Temperature TDG Flammability Classification Hazardous Combustion Products
> 300 °C Unknown Carbon Monoxide
Sensitivity to Chemical Impact Rate of Burning Explosive Power Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Varies Unknown Unknown
Section V - Reactivity Data

Chemical Stability Yes
Incompatibility to other substances Heavy metals (eg: Cu) acting as pre-oxidants
Reactivity and under what conditions Starts to decompose above 220°C, finally emitting vapours which
may be toxic and flammable at temperatures near 300°C
Hazardous Decomposition Products Isoprene derivatives; carbon monoxide
Section VI - Toxicological Properties of Product
Route of Entry Ingestion
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product Unknown, but avoid ingestion
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product Unknown, but avoid ingestion
LD50 of Product (Route) Irritancy of Product Exposure Limits of Product
Unknown Unknown Unknown
LD50 of Product (Species) Sensitization to Product Synergistic Materials
Unknown Unknown Unknown
Section VII - Preventive Measures

Personal Protective Equipment Clothing when processing
Gloves (specify) Respiratory (specify) Eye (specify) Footwear (specify)
Yes Yes
Clothing (specify) Other (specify)
Yes
Engineering Controls Ventilate during processing.
Leak and Spill Procedure N/A
Waste Disposal Bury or burn under controlled conditions. Reclaim
Handling Procedure and Equipment
Storage Requirements Avoid heat, direct sunlight and contact with oxidation-catalysts
Special Shipping Information
Section VIII - First Aid Measures

Skin Wash with warm water and mild soap
Eye Irrigate with water
Inhalation Seek medical assistance
Ingestion Seek medical assistance; avoid consuming food in working area
General Advice Handling of solid rubber is not a serious health hazard and does not
require special first aid facilities. If in doubt, seek medical assistance.
Section IX - Preparation Date of M.S.D.S.

Additional Information/Comments Natural Rubber is not a hazardous material. This M.S.D.S. is
supplied as a courtesy.
Sources Used BRMA Toxicity and Safe Handling of Rubber Chemicals, British
Rubber Manufacturers Association. Also, "Health and Safety",
Malaysian Natural Rubber.
Prepared by: Tun Abdul Laboratory, England
Phone Number: 0992 - 584966
Supplied by:
Astlett Rubber Inc.
Suite 205, 277 Lakeshore Road East
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
L6J 1H9
Phone: (905) 842-2700
Fax: (905) 842-2701
Website: www.astlettrubber.com
November 14, 2011

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Natural Rubber is not a hazardous material. This Data

Section II - Hazardous Ingredients of Material

Constant Viscosity grades [CV] only.

Section III - Physical Data for Material

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard of Material

Section V - Reactivity Data

Section VII - Preventive Measures

Section VIII - First Aid Measures

Section IX - Preparation Date of M.S.D.S.

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