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Material Safety Data Sheet


Supplier Information

Manufacturer's Name:				Penn Foam Corporation

Address:				2625 Mitchell Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103

Phone:				610-797-7500

Emergency Phone Number:				610-797-7500

Fax:				610-797-5020


Section I - Identification

Name:				Flexible Polyurethane Foam

Chemical Type:				Polyether based urethane polymer

Trade Names & Synonyms:				Flexible polyurethane foams, PUR foams, flexible foam, foam rubber, CAL 117 foams, high comfort foams, HR foams, rebond foam, ether foam

Section II - Hazardous Components - Specific Chemical Identity & Common Name(s)

Not applicable


Section III - Physical and Chemical Characteristics

Appearance:				solid cushioning material usually in the form of blocks, cut parts, rolls, or shredded any color

Solubility in Water:				Not applicable

Boiling Point:

Not applicable

Specific Gravity
(H2O = 1):

Not applicable

Melting Point:

Not applicable

Vapor Pressure Point
(mm Hg):

Not applicable

Evaporation Rate:

Not applicable

Vapor Density
(air = 1):

Not applicable

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point:

750-800 ºF

Flammable Limits:

600-650 ºF

OSHA Classification:

Combustible solid

NFPA Sprinkler Classif.:

Extra Hazard upholstery with plastic foams

Extinguishing Media:

Water, CO²

Fire Fighting Protection:

NIOSH SCBA & full turnout gear

Unusual Fire Hazards:

Rapid flame spread, intense heat, dense smoke, toxic gases. Can turn into a burning liquid.

Reactivity:

Stable - hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Other Fire / Explosion Information:

High concentrations of foam dust could explode if exposed to flame, spark or other ignition sources.

Section V - Reactivity Data

Stability (stable or unstable):

Stable

Conditions to Avoid:

Open flame, ignition source

Hazardous Polymerization (may or may not occur):

Will not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

Not applicable

Section VI - Health Hazards

Threshold Limit Value:

None established

Acute Inhalation:

No available data

OSHA Permissible Exposure:

None established

Acute Dermal:

No available data

Carcinogenicity:

None established

Acute Oral:

Greater than 5,000 mg/kg(rat)

Primary Route of Entry
(Inhalation, Skin, Ingestion):

Inhalation of foam dust

Eye Irritation:

Foam dust can cause irritation

Signs & Symptoms of Exposure

Foam Dust in Eye - redness, irritation, watering of the eye

Inhaled foam Dust - chronic, long term exposure to dusts may cause inflammation of the air passages, leading to other pulmonary complications.

Emergency & First Aid Procedures

Eyes - flush thoroughly with water or eye wash.

Inhalation of Dust - call physician if chronic coughing, discomfort, or air passage obstruction occurs.


Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling & Use

Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled:				Not applicable

Waste Disposal Method:				This material is fully recyclable and should be taken to an appropriate foam manufacturer for recycling.

Handling Precautions:				NEVER smoke, use naked lights, open flames, exposed electrical elements or other ignition sources near stored foam. Do not allow cuttings or foam scrap to accumulate. WARNING - terms such as "fire-retardant" and "flame resistant" are used only to describe flammability properties, they do not mean or imply fire safety under all conditions. Small scale fire tests are NOT INTENDED TO REFLECT HAZARDS PRESENTED BY THESE OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS UNDER ACTUAL FIRE CONDITIONS.

Storage Precautions:				Store buns, blocks, sheets, and fabricated items indoors under the appropriate sprinkler protection. Storage should be in accordance with your particular sprinkler system's recommendations for this type of material. Make sure heights and aisle ways are kept in accordance with your sprinkler systems requirements. Check with your local fire department or your insurance company for specific details and recommendations.

Other Precautions:				Ventilation - use adequate mechanical ventilation when hot wire cutting, heat sealing, hot stamping, and flame laminating foam. Also use appropriate ventilation in operations that will generate large quantities of foam dust, such as continuous sawing, fabrication, or buffing operations. Protective Equipment - If large quantities of foam dust is anticipated use protective eye wear & dust mask.

Section VIII - Regulatory Information

SARA 313 Information - to the best of our knowledge this product is not subject to SARA Title III Section 313 Supplier Notification Requirements.

Section IX - General Warning Statement

If ignited in an enclosed space, polyurethane foam will burn rapidly, release great heat, produce dense toxic smoke and consume great amounts of oxygen, which can result in suffocation and death.