Product ID:APC-2/AS4 POLYETHERETHERKETONE/GRAPHITE PREPREG
MSDS Date:01/29/1991
FSC:8040
NIIN:00F041217
MSDS Number: BXNGR

I C I COMPOSITES/FIBERITE

501 W 3RD ST
WINONA, MN 55987-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 507-454-3611

Info Phone: 507-454-3611

Preparer: BRAD DIERINGER

Cage: 0DTM1

I C I COMPOSITES/FIBERITE

WINONA, MN 55987-5000 US

Telephone: 507-454-3611

Cage: 0DTM1

CARBON, ACTIVATED CARBON, GRAPHITE

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 55-75%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

4,4'-DIFLOUROBENZOPHENONE, HYDROQUINONE POLYMER

CAS: 29658-26-2

Fraction By Weight: 25-45%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POLYETHERETHERKETONE RESIN DOESN'T
POSE A HEALTH HAZARD. MOLTEN POLYMER WILL ADHERE TO THE SKIN &
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. FIBERS CAUSE MECHANICAL SKIN IRRITATION &
POSSIBLE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
COOL WATER RINSING HELPS REMOVE FIBERS. FOR THERMAL BURNS, COOL
QUICKLY W/WATER. DON'T PEEL OFF SOLIDIFIED MATERIAL. REMOVE FIBER
SPLINTERS W/TWEEZERS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESHAIR. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTIO IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG, HALON 1211.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:INCINERATION CAN GENERATE AIRBORNE CARBON
FIBERS WHICH MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP & USE UNCONTAMINATED MATERIAL.
CONTAMINATED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PICKED UP & DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AS REQUIRED BY MATERIAL
SPECIFICATION. PROTECT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AGAINST INFILTRATION BY
HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE CARBON FIBERS.
Other Precautions:USE CARE WHEN HANDLING MOLTEN MASSES. THEY WILL
REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME BECAUSE OF THE LOW HEAT CONDUCTIVITY OF
THE POLYMER. AVOID UNNECESSARY PERSONAL CONTACT. PROTECT FROM
THERMAL EFFECTS WHEN HAND LING MOLTEN MATERIAL.(SEE SUPP)

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION & LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED,
PARTICULARLY WHERE GRINDING/HEATING OPERATIONS OCCUR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRECAUTIONS CONT'D: PROTECT FROM SHARP SPLINTERS.

Spec Gravity:1.6
Appearance and Odor:BLACK TAPE W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1/WT

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS/ACIDS/BASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES, IRRITATING GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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