ICSC 0358 - ROSIN

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ROSIN	ICSC: 0358 (April 2004)
Colophony Gum rosin

CAS #: 8050-09-7

EC Number: 232-475-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Wheezing.	Use 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		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Store in covered containers. Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ROSIN

ICSC: 0358

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance PALE-YELLOW-TO-AMBER FRAGMENTS OR POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.	Melting point: 100-150°C Density: 1.07 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Flash point: 187°C Minimum ignition energy: 10mJ

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

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

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.

Melting point: 100-150°C
Density: 1.07 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 187°C
Minimum ignition energy: 10mJ

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of fume. Effects of short-term exposure	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 may cause asthma.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

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 may cause asthma.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (inhalable fraction): 0.001 mg/m³, as TWA; (DSEN); (RSEN). MAK: sensitization of skin (SH)

ENVIRONMENT

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 43; S: (2)-24-37

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