ICSC 0358 - ROSIN

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ROSIN

ICSC: 0358
_{April 2004}

Colophony
Gum rosin

CAS No: 8050-09-7
RTECS No: VL0480000
EC No: 650-015-00-7

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Wheezing.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.	Xi Symbol R: 43 S: (2-)24-37

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
	Store in covered containers. Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
PALE YELLOW TO AMBER, FRAGMENTS OR POWDER, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: As rosin core solder thermal decomposition products (colophony). Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible. SEN; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: Sh; (DFG 2003).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of fumes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered or as fumes.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 100-150°C Density: 1.07 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Flash point: 187°C

NOTES

Rosin is obtained from pine trees.
Rosin is available as wood rosin, gum rosin or tall oil rosin.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.

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