Prepared by: De Leon, Jara, Sims MatE 151.

1 2nd Semester AY2017-2018

BUTYL RUBBER
Butyl Rubber (C9H16)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL HAZARDS:

PROPERTIES - The product is not hazardous to health or environment according to EEC criteria
­ Tacky and soft - May emit toxic fumes in fire; carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide
­ Odor = reclaimed rubber o Thermal decomposition in the presence of air may yield carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide
­ black color
­ BP = N/A
­ MP = N/A
­ Flash point = N/A
­ Insoluble in cold and hot water
­ Partially soluble in acetone
­ Decompose above 200°C
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FIRST AID MEASURES STORAGE & HANDLING
- Not considered to be a serious health hazard Precautions/Handling: No special
precautions necessary
- Ventilation may be required to
minimize exposure
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection (mask) needed to Storage: Should be in dry, cool and away
minimize exposure to vapors from sources of ignition. The storage
- No special measure required for accommodation should be cool, below
eyes 60°C
- Use gloves

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
- Accidental release not expected

DISPOSAL
Waste must be disposed in accordance
with federal, state and local
environmental control regulations