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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification of the Substance and the Company

EXPANCEL® 007 WUF 40
Expancel
Box 13000 Emergency tel no: +46-8 337043
850 13 SUNDSVALL
Sweden Effective date: 2003-02-18
Telephone: +46-60 134000
Telefax: +46-60 569518

2. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Description: Copolymer encapsulating a blowing agent.
Cas-no Content Classification

Residual monomer F; R11 Canc 2;R45 T;

- Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 < 0.03 w-% R23/24/25 Xi; R37/38 R41
(dried product)
R43 N; R51/53
Blowing agent
- Isobutane 75-28-5 20 – 30 w-% F+; R12
(dried product)

Copolymer 30396-85-1 > 70 w-% (dried

product)

Water 7732-18-5 20 – 35 w-%

3. Hazards Identification
When stored in closed containers:
- the concentration of residual monomer in the vapour phase may reach such a level
that inhalation is harmful.
- a flammable atmosphere within the containers can develop.

4. First-Aid Measures
First aid
Inhalation: Fresh air
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water
Eye contact: Flush thorougly with water
Ingestion: Drink a glass of water

Health effects
Inhalation: Concentration of monomers in the vapour phase may reach such a
level that inhalation is harmful, when stored in closed containers.
Skin contact: May cause dryness.
Eye contact: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: No accute health effect anticipated due to chemical composition.

Medical attention
Professional assistance by a doctor is not needed.

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5. Fire-fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: Foam, CO2 or waterspray is recommended.
Containers close to fire should be transferred to a safe place.
Toxic fumes may occur as a decomposition product in case of fire.

6. Accidental Release Measures

When handling the material, use gloves to prevent skin contact. Sweep up material.

7. Handling and Storage

HANDLING: Open container in a well ventilated place. Allow enough time to permit
escape of harmful and flammable vapours before emptying. Maintain adequate
ventilation when preparing mixtures and during the expansion process. The release of
blowing agent is increased during expansion.

STORAGE: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. EXPANCEL WU expands at elevated

temperatures.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Provide sufficient ventilation and use protective gloves when handling the product.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Off-white moist powder. Moisture content 10 – 30 %
Odour: No particular odour.
Particle size: 3 – 30 µm
pH: approx 7, when dispersed in water
Relative density: approx 0.9 (H2O = 1.0)
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Soluble in: Dimethylacetamide, Dimethylformamide
Other data: Small amounts of residual monomers (acrylonitrile) and
isobutane are slowly released.
Volatile organic compound
(VOC): appr 16 %
Organic compounds: appr 70 %

10. Stability and Reactivity

The product is stable and no hazardous reaction will occur.

11. Toxicological Information

Small amounts of residual monomers and blowing agent are slowly released and
collected at the top of closed containers. When stored in closed containers the
concentration of residual monomers in the vapour phase may reach such a level that
inhalation is harmful.

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12. Ecological Information

Wassergefährdungsklasse: The material constitute a slight danger to water (WGK = 1)
according to VwVwS from 17.05.1999, Kenn-Nr 766 (Kunststoff).

13. Disposal Considerations

Follow local/state regulations. The material can be incinerated.

14. Transport Information

UN No: 2211 Polymeric Beads expandable
IMDG: Class 9, pkg III EmS No: 4.1-06
ADR/RID: Class 9, pkg III
IATA-DGR: Class 9, pkg III

15. Regulatory Information

Classification: The product is not classified as harmful
Labelling: Evolving flammable vapours

Chemical inventories: TSCA: all components listed

EINECS: all components listed
AICS: all components listed
Canada DSL: all components listed
MITI: all components listed

16. Other Information

R11: Highly flammable

R12: Extremely flammable
R23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin
R41: Risk of serious damage to eye
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R45: May cause cancer
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.

Changes made in this edition have been indicated by a line in the left margin.

This SDS is in accordance with directive 2001/58/EC.

No warranty, expressed or implied is given by Expancel regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from
the use thereof. Expancel assumes no responsibility for personnel injury or property damage to vendees, users or third parties
caused by the product. Such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of the material.

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