Product ID:TEFLON-TE-3170 PTFE AQUEOUS DISPERSION
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00K001596
MSDS Number: BCDGG

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO,INC

Emergency Phone: 302-774-2421

Cage: 19898

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.

1635 WILMINGTON, DE 19898 US

Telephone: 800-441-7515;800-441-9442

Cage: 19898

ACID AMMONIUM SALTS

Fraction By Weight: <1%

AMMONIA (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-41-7

RTECS: BO0875000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM/35 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE,CAS# 9002 -84-0

CAS: 116-14-3

RTECS: KX4025000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

2,4,6-TRINITROTOLUENE (TNT)

CAS: 118-96-7

RTECS: XU0175000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL S, 1.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.5 MG/M3; 9293

WATER,CAS# 7732-18-5

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: UNK

Effects of Overexposure:PTFE POLYMER,WHEN THERMALLY DECOMPOSED,MAY
CAUSE POLYMER FUME FEVER,AND FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT BURNABLE W/O EXTERNAL FUEL SOURCE(RATED 94
V-0 BY U/L).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DRY TEFLON WILL BURN IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF
100% OXYGEN WHEN AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILL MATL. SM SPILL:ABSORB W
SAND,OTHER NON COMBUSTIBLES ABSORB; FLUSH W/H*2O LG SPILL:DIKE FAR
AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL-SM SPILLS TO DRAIN W
WATER.PROMPTLY CLEANUP NECESSARY B ECAUSE TEFLON SM PARTICLES STICK
TO SURFACES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED. MAINTAIN STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT(PH-10).FREEZNG
CONDITIONS/ADDITIVES WHICH REDUCE PH,CAN CAUSE COAGULATION OF
THE"TEFLON" DISPERSION.NOT APPRVD FOR FOOD-CONTACT APPLICATIONS.DO
NOT CONTAM. TOBACCO UTENSILS.

Respiratory Protection:ADEQUATE VENTILATION;IN CONFINED AREAS,USE
BUREAU OF MINES RESPIR.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
TEFLON,USED AS A STABILIZER MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.VAP PRESS,VAP
DENSITY,EVAPORATION RATE ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS WATER.

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SAME AS WATER
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:MILKY SUSPENSION IN WATER,PH-10,AMMONIACAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:40

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PRECIPITATED BY CATIONIC SURFACTANTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORE 60-80F TO MINIMIZE SETTLING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HF & PERFLUORCARBON OLEFINS EVOLVED
ABOVE 250C/482F.

Waste Disposal Methods:SM & LG SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A POSTED TOXIC
SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS

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