life cast arts and crafts safety data sheets
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Most Current Safe Handeling & Use Information:
#1180 PolyArt™: Please Read Carefully.

See first page for the Key Legend Information:
Our art materials are sold as both stand alone products and as components of various consumer, novelty and educational kits.
They have been developed with the highest concern for safety and ease of use within the context of the art materials industry.
The information contained herein is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct. However, MSW Creative makes no representation as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information.
It is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their own judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.
Accordingly, we will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the use of or reliance upon such information.
No representations or warranties, either expressed or implied of merchantability, of fitness for a particular use or of any other nature are made hereunder with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product(s) to which it refers.
The sole remedy for products shown to be defective at the time of purchase and/or receipt is replacement or refund the purchase price.

PolyArt™ LifeCast™ Elastomers: Silicone Based Formulations
PRODUCT NAME: PolyArt™ Elastomers / Silicone (ID# 1180/81)
A component of BODY PARTS™: Advanced LifeCast™ Kits (ID #1130)
Also used at LifeCast™ Studios.
POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE, HYDROXY TERMINATED /
POLY(DIMETHYL)SILOXANE / SILICA
CAS Reg Number: 70131-67-8 / 63148-62-9 / 7631-86-9
OSHA Hazard & Percentage: N > 35 / N < 35 / N < 25
Health Hazard Information:
Warning Statements: This product, as sold, does not meet the regulatory definition of a hazardous material. This product contains dimethylpolysiloxane which can generate formaldehyde as a byproduct of oxidative thermal decomposition beginning at approximately 150 C (300 F). Exposure to formaldehyde can cause adverse effects such as skin and respiratory sensitization and eye and throat irritation. Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard. evaluate and control exposure to formaldehyde when warranted by conditions of use.
Potential Health Effects:
Acute Eye: Slightly irritating. May cause redness, irritation.
Acute Skin: Non-irritating.
Acute Inhalation: Inhalation not likely.
Acute Ingestion: Ingestion not likely. Low acute oral toxicity.
Chronic Effects: This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or suspected human carcinogens.
Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
First Aid Measures: See next page.
Precautions: As part of good hygiene and safe artistic practice avoid prolonged or unnecessary exposure to the material. Do not swallow. Avoid prolonged inhalation of fumes.
Fire Hazard Data: Fire Hazard - NO
Acute Health Hazard - NO
Chronic Health Hazard - NO
STATE REGULATIONS: This product does not contain any components that are regulated under California Proposition 65.
Flash Point: > 93 C (200 F). Flammability Class: WILL BURN.
Extinguishing Media:
Recommended: dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing. Cool containers exposed to fire with water.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Product will burn under fire conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions): formaldehyde, oxides of carbon, silica (crystalline)PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical properties here represent typical properties of this product.
Physical Appearance: translucent viscous liquid.
Odor: slight odor.
pH: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.11 at 25 C (77 F).
Water Solubility: insoluble
Melting Point Range: Not Available
Boiling Point Range: > 315 C (599 F) at 760 mmHg
Evaporation Rate: < 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Materials/Chemicals To Be Avoided: strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents
The Following Hazardous Decomposition Products Might Be Expected:
Decomposition Type: thermal, dimethylcyclosiloxanes, methylphenylcyclosiloxanes
Decomposition Type: oxidative/thermal/formaldehyde
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur.
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Contents of this web site (lifecast.net) and all life cast materials and other art and sculpture products or lifecast kit packaging, art techniques and sculpture instructions copyright © 1986-2002 by Mark S. Winn. All rights reserved. The terms BODY PARTS™, LifeCast™, ChildCast™, StudioPack™, ArtForm™, ArtCast™, Earthium™, Earthium(f/x)™, ShrinKast™, PolyART™, WaterTrap™, BlendBag™, Successful Creativity Guarantee™, LifeMask™, FastMask™ as well as the phrase "Make YourSelf Immortal!™" and any other art materials product or craft item denoted by a small 'TM' (such as in LifeCast™) are trademarks. The phrases life cast and life casting or the words lifecast and lifecasting are generic.
Our LifeCast™ products or other sculpture, mold making and art materials products are are entirely safe within the context of arts & crafts when used as directed. Other arts & crafts materials shown here each carry their own warnings and degrees of safety. They are available for use as creative mediums AT YOUR OWN RISK and since we cannot control the actual use of these art products, we disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury caused by incorrect or experimental life cast, sculpture, life mask, erotic art or other mold making or creative applications.
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