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SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier
Product name: TECHPOLYMER
Product code: SBX series
Index number: -
EC number: -
CAS number: 9003-70-7
Reach registration number: -

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: Additives for paint, ink and film, Resin modifying agent
Uses advised against: No information

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Name of manufacturer in Japan Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd.
Department in Charge Quality Assurance Department
Address 2-7-1 NISHI-SHINJUKU SHINJUKU-KU TOKYO 163-0727 JAPAN
Telephone number +81-3-3347-9646
Fax number +81-3-5909-0210
e-mail address polymer-qa@sekisuikasei.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

+81-3-3347-9646 (9:00-17:00 JST)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008:
Not classified
2.2. Label elements
Hazard pictograms None
Signal word None
Hazard Statements Not applicable
Precautionary Statements Not applicable

2.3. Other hazards

1) This product does not contain substances meeting the following criteria;
- PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XІІІ to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006,.
- identified as having endocrine disrupting properties in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or
Regulation (EU) 2018/605.
2) Flammable/Explosive dust air mixture might be formed, so use this material at the area ventilated well
and free from source of ignition to prevent dust explosion.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Product Name: TECHPOLYMER
Product code: SBX series
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Information on ingredients:
Specific Concentration
REACH limits/
Index Concentration Classification
Chemical name CAS No. EC No. Registration M-factor/
No. (wt %) ***
No. Acute Toxicity
Estimate
Copolymer of Nil Nil
Styrene and Divinyl 9003-70-7 (Exempted) - (Exempted) > 99 - -
benzene * **
Flam. Liq.3:
H226
ATE (Oral): Rat (male
Repr. 2:
and female) LD50 =
H361d
ca.5,000 mg/kg
Acute Tox 4:
ATE (Dermal): Rat
H332
601- (male and female) LD50
Styrene STOT RE 1:
100-42-5 202-851-5 026- - <1 > 2,000 mg/kg
(Residual monomer) H372
00-0 Rat (male and female)
(hearing
LD0 = 2,000 mg/kg
oragans)
ATE (Inhalation): Rat
Skin Irrit2:
4h LC50 =11.8 mg/L
H315
mg/kg
Eye Irrit 2:
H319
* All constituent monomers have been listed on EINECS.
**All constituent monomers have been registered in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
** *Full texts of relevant hazard statements and risk phrases can be seen in SECTION 16 of this SDS.

3.2. Mixtures : Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
GENERAL ADVICE If you feel unwell, call doctor/physician.
IF INHALED Remove himself/herself to fresh air.
If symptoms continue, call a doctor/physician.
IF ON SKIN Wash away with soap and water.
If symptoms continue, call a doctor/physician.
IF IN EYES Wash eyes immediately with plenty of water, occasionally lifting upper
and lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately
15-20 minutes) and get medical attention if needed.
IF SWALLOWED Get the person to vomit as much as possible and get medical attention
if needed.
Self-Protection of the First Aider Wear appropriate eyes and skin protective equipment.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No information

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, loaded stream fire extinguishers, dry chemical or foam.
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Unsuitable extinguishing media

Applying direct water may be dangerous because fire may expand to surroundings.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

May cause a dust explosion.
Fire may cause thermal decomposition or incomplete combustion and produce black smoke or
hazardous gas containing carbon monoxide or monomers.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Use self contained breathing apparatus.
Cut off any ignition sources and extinguish with an appropriate agent.
Cool the surrounding tank and the buildings with direct water jet to avoid risk of fire spreading.
Take action from windward.
Keep out except responsible personnel.
Move container to a safe area if it can be done without risk.
Do not spray water because it may disperse the dust and cause a dust explosion.
Wear suitable self-contained breathing apparatus and heat resistant protective clothing for eyes and
skin.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel:
Wear suitable protective equipment (see SECTION 8) e.g., safety gloves, protective mask and/or
protective glasses to prevent exposure.

For emergency responders:

Keep out except responsible personnel.
Wear suitable protective equipment described in “SECTION 8: Exposure controls/ personal protection”

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release into the environment because product may cause local effects.
Skim off any discharge from the drainage system into a river or waterway.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Keep away from potential ignition sources. Collect dust by sweeping or suctioning with a vacuum
cleaner to prevent dust dispersion.
Do not eat or drink near handling and storage locations.
Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area).
Prevent to flowing into drains, sewers, basements or closed areas.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Refer to “SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection” and “SECTION 13: Disposal
considerations” as appropriate.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures:
Install appropriate equipment and wear suitable protective apparatus described in “SECTION 8: Exposure
controls/ personal protection”.
Handle the product gently and carefully because it easily turns into dust. Install local exhaust ventilation
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or implement other measures to prevent dust dispersion or cloud formation around the handling area.
Avoid dust generation.
Keep away from fire sources and prohibit fires.
Prevent buildup of static electricity and ground equipment or implement other measures.

Advice on general occupational hygiene:

Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures:
Install appropriate equipment and wear suitable protective apparatus described in “SECTION 8: Exposure
controls/ personal protection”.

Incompatible materials:
Oxidizing agents, reducing agents

Conditions for safe storage

Keep away from heat, flame, rain, snow or direct sunshine. Store in dry space.

Packing material:
Use a sealed container without damage or leakage.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Additives for paint, ink and film, Resin modifying agent

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Acceptable concentration (exposure limit, biological exposure index)
ACGIH TLV-TWA (2021) 3 mg/m3 (Insoluble respirable particles not otherwise specified)
10 mg/m3 (Insoluble inhalable particles not otherwise specified)
10 ppm (Styrene)
ACGIH TLV-STEL (2021) 20 ppm (Styrene)

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls:
In a work place where dusts generate, ensure to use sealed instrument or local ventilation.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection In case of dust generation, wear appropriate protective mask or
respiratory protection if needed.
Hand protection If hand contact is possible, wear protective gloves.
Eye protection Wear safety glasses or goggles if in eyes.
Skin and body protection Wear protective clothing, protective apron etc. if needed.

Environmental exposure controls

Prevent product from entering drains.
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state Solid (Powder)
Colour White
Odour Odourless or faint odour
Melting point/freezing point No information
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range None
Flammability Combustible
Lower and upper explosion limit Not applicable
Flash point Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature Not self-igniting
Decomposition temperature No information
pH No information
Kinematic viscosity Not applicable
Solubility Insoluble to Water and Organic solvent
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) No information
Vapour pressure No information
Density and/or relative density Relative density:c.a. 1.05 - 1.1
Relative vapour density Not applicable
Particle characteristics Spherical particle with µm scale in size.
Other information No reactivity with water
Volatility: None (room temperature)
Oxidizability: None
Self-reactivity: None
Explosive properties: None

Explosive dust: Yes

[Reference]
Crosslinked polystyrene fine particles
Mean particle size: 6 µm
Lower explosive limit: 40 - 45 g/m3
Maximum explosion pressure: 1,110 kPa
Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE): 0.3 mJ < MIE < 1 mJ
Dust explosion class: Stage 3

9.2. Other information

9.2.1. Information with regard to physical hazard classes
Explosives No information
Flammable gases Not applicable
Aerosols Not applicable
Oxidising gases Not applicable
Gases under pressure Not applicable
Flammable liquids Not applicable
Flammable solids No information
Self-reactive substances and mixtures No information
Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable
Pyrophoric solids No information
Self-heating substances and mixtures No information
Substances and mixtures, which emit flammable gases No information
in contact with water
Oxidizing liquids Not applicable
Oxidizing solids No information
Organic peroxides No information
Corrosive to metals No information
Desensitised explosives No information
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9.2.2 Other safety characteristics

Mechanical sensitivity No information
Self-accelerating polymerisation temperature No information
Formation of explosible dust/air mixtures Flammable/Explosive dust air mixture might be formed, when
particles are dispersed in the air.
Acid/alkaline reserve No information
Evaporation rate No information
Miscibility No information
Conductivity No information
Corrosiveness No information
Gas group No information
Redox potential No information
Radical formation potential No information
Photocatalytic properties No information
Explosive properties Dust explosive

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Stable under normal handling condition.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal handling condition.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

No hazardous reaction expected under normal handling.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat, flame, rain, snow, direct sunshine.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents, reducing agents

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

In case of fire, toxic decomposition products may be generated.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Information on product:
Acute toxicity (oral): No information
Acute toxicity (dermal): No information
Acute toxicity (inhalation: gas): No information
Acute toxicity (inhalation: vapour): No information
Acute toxicity (inhalation: dust/mist): No information
Skin corrosion/irritation: No information
Serious eye damage/irritation: No information
Respiratory sensitization: No information
Skin sensitization: No information
Germ cell mutagenicity: No information
Carcinogenicity: No information
Reproductive toxicity: No information
STOT-single exposure: No information
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STOT-repeated exposure: No information

Aspiration hazard: No information

Information on substance:
Copolymer of Styrene and Divinyl benzene
Acute toxicity (oral): No information
Acute toxicity (dermal): No information
Acute toxicity (inhalation: gas): No information
Acute toxicity (inhalation: vapour): No information
Acute toxicity (inhalation: dust/mist): No information
Skin corrosion/irritation: No information
Serious eye damage/irritation: No information
Respiratory sensitization: No information
Skin sensitization: No information
Germ cell mutagenicity: No information
Carcinogenicity: No information
Reproductive toxicity: No information
STOT-single exposure: No information
STOT-repeated exposure: No information
Aspiration hazard: No information

Information on impurities:
Styrene (Residual monomer)
Acute toxicity (oral): No information
Acute toxicity (dermal): No information
Acute toxicity (inhalation): Classified as “Acute Tox 4: H332” according to EC
No 1272/2008.
Skin corrosion/irritation: Classified as “Skin Irrit2: H315” according to EC No
1272/2008.
Serious eye damage/irritation: Classified as “Eye Irrit 2: H319” according to EC No
1272/2008.
Respiratory sensitization: No information
Skin sensitization: No information
Germ cell mutagenicity: No information
Carcinogenicity: No information
Reproductive toxicity: Classified as “Repr. 2: H361d” according to EC No
1272/2008.
STOT-single exposure: No information
STOT-repeated exposure: Classified as “STOT RE 1: H372 (hearing oragans)”
according to EC No 1272/2008.
Aspiration hazard: No information

11.2. Information on other hazards

11.2.1. Endocrine disrupting properties
All substance are not listed in the candidate list as having endocrine disrupting properties.

11.2.2. Other information

No information

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity:
Information on product: No information
Information on impurities: No information
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12.2. Persistence and degradability:

Information on product: No information
Information on impurities: No information

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential:

Information on product: No information
Information on impurities: No information

12.4. Mobility in soil:

Information on product: No information
Information on impurities: No information

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:

The product does not meet the PBT and vPvB criteria.

12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties:

All substance are not listed in the candidate list as having endocrine disrupting properties.

12.7. Other adverse effects:

No information

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Dispose of waste in accordance with applicable local, regional and international regulations and
standards.
When disposing, consult to a certificated waste trader or local offices if they deal with the waste.
If the waste is incinerated for disposal, incinerate it little by little as if it were wet material to prevent a
dust explosion.
Used container should be recycled after cleaning or dispose of in compliance with related laws and
local regulations.
Contents should be removed completely when dispose of empty containers.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number or ID number Not applicable

14.2. UN proper shipping name Not applicable

14.3. Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable

14.4. Packing group Not applicable

14.5. Environmental hazards Not applicable

14.6. Special precautions for user

When transporting, avoid direct sunlight or rain, snow. Confirm no leakage to containers. When
loading, prevent containers from falling, dropping off or damaging. Take preventive measures of
collapse.

14.7. Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

Not applicable
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SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/ legislation specific for the substance or mixture
The Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) categories: P5a, P5b, P5c (Styrene)
Particle size of this product is within µm scale, falling in the range of “less than 5mm”, therefore it
should be recognized as “MICROPLASTICS”, and possible to be subject to restriction of use
depending on country & region.

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

Not conducted

SECTION 16: Other information

Update history:
Date of issue: October 1, 2022

Key literature references and sources for data:

Information of Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd
ACGIH, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (2021) TLVs and BEIs.

Relevant hazard statements of which do not appear elsewhere in this SDS

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H372: Causes damage to organs.

Abbreviations
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
STOT: Specific Target Organ Toxicity
vPvB: Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

[Disclaimer]
This SDS has been prepared based on the best available information however, it may not be sufficient in some cases. It
is the user’s responsibility to modify or update any contents in this SDS regarding information on hazardous properties
and/or instruction for safe handling of the product when they become available. Precautionary measures in this SDS
are only applicable for normal handling conditions and it is necessary to take appropriate additional measures to ensure
safe handling which depend on your specific use conditions or situations.