LATEX, [LIQUID CONTAINING ACRYLONITRILE]

Used as an adhesive, as a binder in paper and textiles.

• Polymerizable

No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: If the latex dries out and then burns, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen cyanide and styrene gases may be evolved. All are irritating and poisonous.

Behavior in Fire: Heat may coagulate the latex and form sticky plastic lumps which may burn. (USCG, 1999)

Irritation of eyes. (USCG, 1999)

LATEX, [LIQUID CONTAINING ACRYLONITRILE] is an aqueous emulsion containing particles of polymerized acrylonitrile. Forms stickly films by loss of water when exposed to the air at temperatures exceeding the glass transition temperature of the polymer [Kirk-Othmer, 4th Edition 15:55]. May react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents. Combustion produces toxic oxides of nitrogen.

• Nitriles
• Acrylates and Acrylic Acids
• Polymerizable Compounds

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
• Dirt/Earth

Excerpt from 171 [Substances (Low to Moderate Hazard)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 171 [Substances (Low to Moderate Hazard)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 171 [Substances (Low to Moderate Hazard)]:

Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent dust cloud. For Asbestos, avoid inhalation of dust. Cover spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading. Do not clean up or dispose of, except under supervision of a specialist.

SMALL DRY SPILL: With clean shovel, place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.

SMALL SPILL: Pick up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. (ERG, 2020)

Chemical goggles or face shield. (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

Flush eyes with water for at least 15 min. (USCG, 1999)

• LATEX, LIQUID SYNTHETIC
• LATEX, [LIQUID CONTAINING ACRYLONITRILE]
• PLASTIC LATEX
• SYNTHETIC RUBBER LATEX