Acrylic Products Safety0 pages
Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS)
for Palram Acrylic (PMMA) Products
Update: December 2013
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This document covers safety
data concerning the following
products:
PALGLAS®
PALGLAS® XT
SUNGLAS™
Compliance with EU Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH)
The sheets manufactured by Palram are exempted from the requirement of the REACH regulation
to provide customers with a Safety Data Sheet (EU No. 1907/2006, article 31) since they are defined
as “articles.” The information herein is provided by Palram as courtesy to its customers and a part of
its service efforts. The sheets do not contain any substances on the candidate list for inclusion in
Annex XIV of REACH above the threshold level of 0.1% by weight of the article.
1. Identification of the article and the company
1.1. Identification of the article
Trade Namest
:t PALGLAS®, PALGLAS® XT, SUNGLAS™
Product Namet
:t Rigid Acrylic Sheet
Material Namet
:t Acrylic Copolymer
CAS numbert
:t 9010-88-2
UN numbert
:t None
ACX numbert
:t X1008843-8
RTECSt
:tTR0400000
Material Synonymst :t Acryloid; Methyl methacrylate, polymerized; PMMA; Methyl methacrylate t
tt homopolymer; Methyl methacrylate resin; Poly (methyl methacrylate)
NFPA Ratingst
:t Health=0, Fire=3, Reactivity=0
1.2. Company Identification & Contact
Israel - Palram PVC
UK - Palram Polycarb
Address: Ramat Yohanan, Address: Unit 2, Doncaster Carr
30035, ISRAEL
Industrial Estate, White Rose Way
Tel: +972 4 8459 900
Doncaster DN4 5JH, UK
Fax: +972 4 8444 012
Tel: +44 1302 380738
Fax: +44 1302 380739
Americas - Palram 2000
Address: 9735 Commerce Circle
Kutztown, PA 19530, USA
Tel: +610-285-9928
Fax: +484-647-8210
Local: Call your nearest poison control center.
2. Composition / Information of Ingredients
Ingredient name
CAS Registry Number
Typical wt%
OSHA Listed
Poly (Ethyl Acrylate/Methyl
Methacrylate)
9010-88-2
99.3 minimum
N
Methyl Methacrylate
80-62-6
<0.7
Y
Pigments and additives used to enhance specific properties are encapsulated in the polymer
resin matter.
No cadmium or other heavy metals based pigments or stabilizers used.
The substance marked with a “Y” in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals
according to the criteria of the OSHA Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
3. Hazards identification
No particular hazards known.
3.1. Health Hazard Data
Palram Industries Ltd.
Ramat Yohanan 30035, Israel
Tel: +972.4.8459.900
Fax: +972.4.8444.012
E-mail: palram@palram.com
Web: www.palram.com
3.1.1 Effects of a Single Overexposure
Swallowingt:t non-relevant
Skin Absorptiont
:t
non-relevant
Inhalationt
:t
ttt
inhalation of monomer vapor from heated product can cause: t
irritation of nose, dizziness – headache - nausea
Skin Contactt
:t
monomer vapors from heated product can cause: irritation
Eye Contactt
:t
monomer vapors from heated product can cause: irritation
In as much as Palram Industries has no control over the use to which others may put the material, it does not guarantee that the same results as those described herein will be obtained. Each user of
the material should make his own tests to determine the material’s suitability for his own particular use. Statements concerning possible or suggested uses of the materials described herein are not to
be construed as constituting a license under any Palram Industries patent covering such use or as recommendations for use of such materials in the infringement of any patent. Palram Industries or its
distributors cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred through incorrect installation of the material. In accordance with our company policy of continual product development you are advised to
check with your local Palram Industries supplier to ensure that you have obtained the most up to date information.