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Date Issued: 17.12.2007
Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Revised: 02.01.2014

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Name : Mech Chem Laboratory Sdn. Bhd. (MCL)

Address : No. 1, Lot 1752, Lorong Sg. Rasau 27C, Sg. Rasa Light Industrial
Estate, 41300 Klang, Selangor D. E., MALAYSIA.

Products Information : Tel. No. +603 3344 8028

Fax No. +603 3344 7168

Emergency Information : Tel. No. +603 3344 8028

Fax No. +603 3344 7168

Product Name : All Natural Rubber Grades (TSR, SMR, SIR, STR, SVR, ADS,
RSS, etc.)

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Common/Generic Name : Natural Rubber

Chemical Name : poly(2-methyl-1, 3-butadiene)
Synonyms : cis-1, 4-Polyisoprene, 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene homopolymer.
Chemical Formula : (C5H8) n
CAS Number : 9006-04-6

Raw natural rubber consists essentially about 95% of the hydrocarbon / ‘cis-polyisoprene’
together with small amount of other naturally occurring substances such as lipids (1.6%),
inositols & carbohydrates (1.6%), proteinous substances (1.4%), ash (0.5%), proteinous and
nitrogen compound (0.3%). However, the hazardous ingredients in this product are totally
encapsulated by the rubber and so should not present a hazard in the final product form. We
are providing this classification information for reference only. It is not the actual classification
of this product as supplied.

Ingredients Contributing to the Hazard : Hydroxylamine [ in constant viscosity (CV) grades

only; CV grades not recommended for use with foodstuffs or pharmaceutical goods ].

Hazardous Ingredient Concentration (%) CAS Number Exposure Limits

Hydroxylamine Neutral < 0.01 10039-54-0 OSHA (PEL-TWA) : < 0.01%

Sulphate (HNS) ACGIH (TLV-TWA) : Not Established

3. POSSIBLE HAZARD

No possible hazard to man and environment.

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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

General Advice: Handling of solid rubber is not a serious health hazard and does not require
special first aid facilities. If in doubt, seek medical attention.
Eye: Irrigate with water.
Skin: Wash with warm water and mild soap.
Ingestion: Seek medical assistance; avoid consuming food in working area.
Inhalation: Seek medical assistance.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING ACTION / MEASURES

Raw natural rubber in bale form is not readily ignitable. But, once ignited, it will burn readily
with much evolution of heat, smoke and fumes. A rubber fire is difficult to extinguish as heat
may soften the rubber and the burning material may flow readily and thus spread the fire. An
added hazard is that raw rubber is lighter than water so that the burning material will float on
any pool of water.

Extinguishing Media: Water (sprinkler installations in storage areas), all purpose (ABC) dry
chemical, CO2, foam.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: During emergency conditions, overexposure to thermal
decomposition products may cause a health hazard. An approved, self-contained breathing
apparatus should be worn.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: When exposed to excessive heat or open flames, emits
acrid fumes and/or smoke. No explosive hazards are expected.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Natural rubber in solid state has no environmental pollution impact.

Spill or Leak Precautions: Wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves and equipment.
Collect spilled material by sweeping up solid powder and disposing of according to local
regulations for this type of product.
Waste Disposal: All containers should be effectively labelled to facilitate the appropriate
disposal or reclaim.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

A good ventilated storage and handling in warehouse and well protected against fire.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ventilation Protection: When this material is heated, provide enough fresh air and/or exhaust
to remove the hot processing fumes from the work area. Observe the Occupational Exposure
Limit of 3 mg/m3 (Threshold Limit Value - 8 hours time weighted average) for insoluble
respirable particulates, not otherwise classified (fumes).
Respiration Protection: Under normal conditions of use, respiratory protection should not be
required.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses.
Protective Gloves: Not Applicable.
Other Protection: Practice good personal hygiene.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Soft Solid

Colour Light Brown to Dark Brown
(depends on rubber grade produced by various factories)
Odour Mild, Characteristic
Melting Point Not Applicable
Boiling Point Not Applicable
Specific Gravity (20 C) 0.92
Bulk Density 0.91 g/cc
Vapour Pressure Not Applicable
Viscosity (25 C) Not Applicable
Solubility Not Applicable
pH Value Not Applicable
Flash Point Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature > 400 C
Explosion Limit Not Applicable
Decomposition Point Not Applicable
Decomposition Products Not Applicable
Hazardous Reaction None
Ash 0.5%
Lipids 1.6%
Proteinous Substances 1.4%

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Subject to storage hardening.

Materials To Avoid: Heavy metals (eg: Cu) acting as pre-oxidants.
Reactivity and under what conditions: Starts to decompose above 220 C, finally emitting
vapours which may be toxic and flammable at temperatures near 300 C.
Conditions To Avoid: Exposure to heat or fire.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Dry rubber
when ignited will give off toxic fumes and smoke.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Route of Entry : Ingestion.

Affects of Acute Exposure to Product : Unknown, but avoid ingestion.
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product : Unknown, but avoid ingestion.
Oral LD50 of Product : Not established.
Dermal LD50 of Product : Not established.
Inhalation LD50 of Product : Not established.
Irritancy of Product : Unknown.
Exposure Limits of Product : Unknown.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

This product has not been tested for ecological (physical and/or biological) hazards or the data
is not available or not known.

Natural rubber is biodegradable and harmless to environment.

13. WASTE DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Disposal Method : Must be dumped or incinerated in accordance with current national

environmental laws or regulations. Recycle if possible.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Basic Description : Not classified as hazardous under transport regulations.

Freight Description : Rubber, Guayule, or Natural, crude.
Primary Hazard Class : Not applicable.
Subsidiary Hazard Class : Not applicable.
Labels Required : Not applicable.
Reportable Quantity : Not applicable.
UN Classification Number : Not applicable.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This material is included in the US EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) "Chemical
Substances Inventory" and the Canadian "Domestic Substances List".

This product (as a polymer), is exempt from the European Inventory of Existing Commercial
Chemical Substances. Labeling according to European Economic Community (EEC)
directions is not required.

This material is not considered hazardous under the Mexican General Regulation on
Workplace Safety and Hygiene, Instruction No.9, Annex I.

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Date Revised: 02.01.2014

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does not
therefore guarantee certain properties. Recipients of our products must take responsibility for
observing existing laws and regulations.

This Material Safety Data Sheet is made available on the basis that the users are responsible
for their own interpretation of its content. No warranty representation is expressed or implied
that the information is accurate, complete or representative. MCL assumes no responsibility
for injury to the buyer, the buyer’s employees or any third party caused by normal or abnormal
use of the materials.

References : 1. Malaysian Natural Rubber Health and Safety, prepared by the Malaysian
Rubber Producers’ Research Association, July 1977 (revised October 1985).
2. British Rubber Manufacturers Association.

Remark : This material safety data sheet is issued by Mech Chem Laboratory Sdn. Bhd.

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