E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO -- ACETAL RESIN, 500AF NC010  -- 6810-00N020609
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETAL RESIN, 500AF NC010
MSDS Date:12/21/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N020609
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO
Address:1007 MARKET ST
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-441-7515
Emergency Phone Num:800-441-3637,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0ERJ7
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO, INC.
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Phone:800-441-7515
CAGE:0ERJ7
Company Name:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Phone:800-441-7515;800-441-9442
CAGE:18873

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE HOMOPOLYMER; (POLYACETAL)

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE, TETRAFLUORO-, POLYMER; (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE)
CAS:116-14-3
RTECS #:KX4025000

Ingred Name:STABILIZERS

Ingred Name:ANTIOXIDANTS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGEST: NOT A PROBABLE ROUTE OF
    EXPOSURE. SKIN: NOT TOXIC. HOT POLYMER WILL CAUSE THERMAL BURNS.
    EYE: MECHANICAL IRRITATION. INHAL: FORMALDEHYDE IS HIGHLY
    IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND UPPER RESPI RATORY TRACT. WHEN THE
    POLYMER IS THERMALLY DECOMPOSED IT MAY CAUSE POLYMER FUME FEVER.
    CHRONIC: (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE: CLASS 2 (NTP); CLASS 2A
    (IARC)-(LESS THAN 0.1%). OSHA REGULATED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:FORMALDEHYDE RELEASED IN SMALL QUANTITY DURING
    MELT PROCESSING IS CLASSIFIED AS AN ANIMAL CARCINOGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PREEXISTING
    DISEASES OF THE LUNGS MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE
    TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHL: IF EXPOSED TO FUMES FROM OVERHEATING OR COMBUSTION,
    MOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT MD IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES: FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT MD IF SYMPTOMS
    PERSIST. S KIN: IF MOLTEN POLYMER CONTACTS SKIN, COOL RAPIDLY WITH
    COLD WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PEEL POLYMER FROM SKIN. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THERMAL BURN. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:322F,161C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PROTECTION FROM FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE AND
    HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BURNS WITH A COLORLESS FLAME. DUST CLOUD
    IGNITION TEMPERATURE 440C.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP TO PREVENT A SLIPPING HAZARD.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DRY STORAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED TO
    PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OPEN CONTAINERS ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED
    AREAS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF LOCAL EXHAUST DOES NOT KEEP FORMALDEHYDE
    CONCENTRATION BELOW 1 PPM, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE COTTON SHIRT AND LONG PANTS IF
    HANDLING MOLTEN POLYMER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID: CONTAMINATING TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T7
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:342F,172C
Spec Gravity:1.54
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULES; SLIGHT FORMALDEHYDE ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & BASES (DECOMP FORMING FORMALDEHYDE). STONG OXIDIZING
    AGNETS. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING ABOVE 230C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT TEMPS >230C, FORMS FORMALDEHYDE &
    CAN ALSO EVOLVE HYDROGEN FLUORIDE & TOXIC FLUORINATED HYDROCARBONS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION OR LANDFILL IN COMPLIANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALKALINE SCRUBBING TO REMOVE
    GASEOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCT REQUIRED FOR INCINERATION.

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