THERMAL
FOAMS, INC.
EPS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I - PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT: THERMAL FOAM EPS
HAZARD
RATING:
2=Moderate
HEALTH
0
0=Minimal
3=Serious
FIRE
2
SYNONYMS: Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
1=Slight
4=Severe
REACTIVIT
Y
0
PRODUCT GRADES: Type XI, I, VIII, II and IX
Thermal Foams, Inc. Thermal Foams/ Syracuse, Inc.
2101 Kenmore Avenue 6173 South Bay Road
Buffalo, New York 14207 PO Box 1981
(716) 874-6474 Cicero, New York 13039
800-333-6267 (315) 699-8734
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polystyrene Thermoplastic
CAS REGISTRY NO.: 9003536
CAS NAME: Ethenylbenzene Homopolymer
FORMULA: (C8H8)n
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed
II - INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS:
CAS REGISTRY NO:
APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENTAGE:
Pentane
109660
1% Max.
Halogen Flame Retardants
N/A
.9% Max.
NON-HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS:
CAS REGISTRY NO:
APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENTAGE:
Polystyrene
9003536
98% Min.
III - PHYSICAL DATA
FORM: Rigid cellular foam blocks, boards and shapes
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
COLOR: White
VOLATILES BY VOLUME: <4% (pentane and water)
ODOR: Very slight hydrocarbon order
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A
BOILING POINT: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: None
MELTING POINT: Softens at 175°F. to 220°F.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water=1): Density 0.6 pcf to 2.0 pcf
IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH PT., AND METHOD USED: 610°F. Min. (ASTM D
1929)
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 850°F. Min.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use approved
self-contained breathing apparatus respirator and personal
protective clothing (turn out gear).
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May
produce dense black smoke. Smoke consists of carbon
(soot) carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water. Dust
generated by fabrication i.e., sanding, sawing, etc. will
increase fire hazard and should be handled accordingly.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry
chemical, foam.
V - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable. Avoid fire
and high temperatures.
HAZARDOU