Product Name: Rubber Band
Chemical Name: N/A
Description: A generally round or oblong band made from natural Hevea crumb rubber
Manufacturer: Keener Rubber Company
14700 Commerce Street NE
Alliance Ohio 44601
330-821-1880
INGREDIENTS
Not a hazardous chemical as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, CFR
Title 29 1910.1200
Chemical Family: High Density Polymer
Additives: Approximately 10% Clay Filler ( Non-crystalline hydrated amorphous
silica)
May Contain up to .05% by weight of the following:
Wax
Titanium Dioxide
Sulphur
Stearic Acid
Antioxidant
Calcium Carbonate
Additives are encapsulated in a vulcanized rubber compound (the rubber band) with limited release
under normal conditions.
PHYSICAL DATA:
Appearance: Solid, may be any color with addition of organic pigment
Vapor Density: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Odor: N/A
% Volatile by volume: .05% Max.
% Soluble: Insoluble
Melt Point: N/A
Bulk Density: N/A
Specific Gravity: Varies from 0.98 to 1.21
Boiling Point: N/A
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
Flash Point & Method: N/A
Flammable Limits: LEL : N/A ; UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Method: Water, Dry Chemical, CO2, Foam
Special fire fighting procedure: During emergency conditions, overexposure to
thermal decomposition of products may cause a health hazard. NIOSH approved self
contained breathing apparatus should be worn.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: When exposed to flame, emits acrid fumes.
No explosion hazards expected.
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
Acute: No known effects
Chronic: No known effects
Product is manufactured from Hevea NATURAL RUBBER and as such may
contribute
to any latex sensitivity
Emergency and first aid procedures: No procedures are expected to be required.
Physical Hazards: If exposed to excessive heat or open flame, product will burn.
Special protection information:
Ventilation: If heated, enough fresh air should flow past the user in order to remove
smoke and fumes from the work area.
Respiratory: Under normal conditions of use, respiratory protection need not be worn.
Ingestion: May cause choking if swallowed.
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Other: Practice good personal hygiene. This product considered physiologically inert.
CHEMICAL REACTIVITY:
Material is stable, no known or expected incompatibilities.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Keep away from excessive heat or open flame. Physical properties of product may
degrade if exposed to direct sunlight, caustic chemicals, excessive heat or
cold.
CLEANUP PROCEDURES:
Sweep, shovel, vacuum into container for disposal. Incinerate or landfill in
accordance with all applicable environmental control regulations; not a
hazardous material.
SHIPPING REGULATIONS:
Freight Description: Rubber Bands
Hazardous classification, labels required, or special instructions: None
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:
The components of this product are included in The US EPA Toxic Substances
Control Act - Chemical Substances Inventory
THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS BELIEVED TO BE FACTUAL, AND IS DERIVED
FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE QUALIFIED EXPERTS. HOWEVER, NOTHING CONTAINED IN
THIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION IS TO BE TAKEN AS A WARRANTEE OR REPRESENTATION
FOR WHICH KEENER RUBBER COMPANY BEARS ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY. KEENER MAKES NO
WARRANTEES OR REPRESENTATION THAT THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, RELIABLE,
COMPLETE OR REPRESENTATIVE. THE USER SHOULD REVIEW ANY RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE
SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE INTENDED USE TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF THE
PRODUCT.
