Product ID:MYLAR POLYESTER FILMS
MSDS Date:04/20/1989
FSC:9330
NIIN:00-618-7215
MSDS Number: BQNDX

Emergency Phone: 800-441-7515

Info Phone: 800-441-3637(MEDICAL) OR CHEMTREC

Preparer: W.C. PERCIVAL

Cage: 18873

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

Cage: 18873

NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION-MYLAR HAS LOW UNGESTION
TOXICITY. SKIN-NO SKIN PROBLEMS ARE ANTICIPATED FROM NORMAL
HANDLING OF FILM. EYE-MECHANICAL IRRITATION ONLY. INHALATION-NOT
VOLATILE AS MARKETED. FUMES IRRITATING TO THE EYES, NOSE & THROAT
MAY BE PRODUCED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 235C.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-THE EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN
REDDENING, TEARING & ITCHING OF THE EYES AND SORENESS IN THE NOSE
AND THROAT TOGETHER WITH COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE ARE KNOWN.

First Aid:*IF EXPOSED TO FUMES FROM OVERHEATING OR COMBUSTION, MOVE TO
FRESH AIR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS. *WASH SKIN
WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER. *FLUSH EYES WITH WATER. CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. *IF MOLTEN POLYMERCONTACTS SKIN,
COOL RAPIDLY WITH COLD WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POOL POLYMER FROM
SKIN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THERMAL BURN.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
EXPOSED TO FUMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE SOLID FILM CAN BE COMBUSTED ONLY WITH
DIFFICULTY. THERE ARE NO UNUSUAL HAZARDS. DURING PROCESSING THE
FILM CAN PICK UP A STRONG STATIC CHARGE. AVOID DUST.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP FILM TO AVOID A SLIPPING HAZARD.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SRORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
PACKAGE CLOSED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Other Precautions:AQUATIC TOXICITY: TOXICITY IS PREDICTED TO BE VERY
LOW BASED ON THE NEGLIGIBLE WATER SOLUBILITY OF THE FILM.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION EXCEPT AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 285C WHERE
LOCAL VENTILATION MAY BE REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES RECOMMENDED FOR HANDLING HOT FILM
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:455F,235C
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TRANSPARENT FILM.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE ARE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 235C. STRONG ACIDS AND
BASES MAY HYDROLYZE THE FILM.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE & HYDROCARBON
OXIDATION PRODUCTS INCLUDING ORGANIC ACIDS, ALDEHYDES & ALCOHOLS.

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL IS PREFERRED. FORCED DRAFT INCINERATION
IS AN ALTERNATE. DISPOSAL METHOD MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL, STATE, &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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