Product ID:LEXAN/POLYCARBONATE
MSDS Date:06/06/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F009261
MSDS Number: BGZQX

Emergency Phone: (415) 785-6452

Info Phone: (415) 785-6452

Cage: 5H407

Telephone: (415) 785-6452

Cage: 5H407

LEXAN/POLYCARBONATE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FOR STANDARD OPERATIONS (CUTTING,
MACHINING, GRINDING) PLASTICS PRESENT A LOW HEALTH RISK/ARE USUALLY
CONSIDERED A NUISANCE DUST WHEN PARTICULATE IS <15 MG/CUM. EYES:
IRRITATION. SKIN: MOLTEN POLYMER CAUSES THERMAL BURNS. DON'T
ATTEMPT TO PEEL POLYMER. INHALATION: CAN RESULT IN RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION/NAUSEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:INGREDIENTS MAY BE CONSIDERED
HAZARDOUS/PRESENT A CARCINOGENIC/OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS DUE TO THE
CONCENTRATIONS OF FORM.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: MOLTEN POLYMER CAUSES
THERMAL BURNS. IF MOLTEN POLYMER CONTACTS THE SKIN, COOL RAPIDLY
WITH COLD WATER. DON'T ATTEMPT TO PEEL POLYMER. OBTAIN MEDICAL HELP
FOR THERMAL BURN. INH ALATION: CAN RESULT IN RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION/NAUSA.

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE PARTICLES THOROUGHLY BY WASHING W/SOAP & WATER.
EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CALL
PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICALS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SMALL CHIPS, FINE TURNINGS, & DUST MAY
IGNITE READILY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES TO
PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST & TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST TO A MINIMUM.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE USED
DURING FABRICATION, CUTTING OR MACHINING.
Ventilation:USUALLY CONSIDERED A NUISANCE DUST WHEN PARTICULATE IS <15
MG/CUM
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR & CLOTHING FOR WELDING,
CUTTING OR BURNING.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION OF DUST & TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST TO A MINIMUM.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:.7-2.20
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:SOLID SHAPES. NATURAL TO BLACK.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT DURING STORAGE.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS
REGARDING DISPOSAL.

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