Product ID:ACETAL RESIN, AFDE588
MSDS Date:12/21/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N020607
MSDS Number: BLRNX

E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO

1007 MARKET ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19898
US

Emergency Phone: 800-441-3637,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-441-7515

Cage: 0ERJ7

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO

WILMINGTON, DE 19898 US

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

Cage: 18873

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

FORMALDEHYDE HOMOPOLYMER; (POLYACETAL)

ETHYLENE, TETRAFLUORO-, POLYMER; (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE)

CAS: 116-14-3

RTECS: KX4025000

STABILIZERS

ANTIOXIDANTS

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:INHAL: 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 SYMTPOMS
PERSIST. SKIN: 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 .

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & BASES (DECOMP FORMING FORMALDEHYDE). STRONG OXIDIZING
AGENTS. 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.

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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