Product ID:HMF 5-133/34 SOL 42'' METAPACK BAG
MSDS Date:09/17/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLHPN

FIBERITE CORP SUB OF BEATRICE FOODS

501 W 3RD STREET
WINONA, MN 55987-2854
US

Emergency Phone: 1-507-452-8092

Info Phone: 507-452-8082/507-452-8092

Cage: 07314

FIBERITE CORP SUB OF BEATRICE FOODS

WINONA, MN 55987-2854 US

Telephone: 507-452-8082/507-452-8092

Cage: 07314

CARBON/GRAPHITE FIBERS

EPOXY RESINS

4,4'-DIAMINODIPHENYL SULFONE

CAS: 80-08-0

RTECS: BY8925000

ACETONE

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

OSHA PEL 2400 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1780 MG/M3;750 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION IN
SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS. INHALATION OR RESIDUAL ORGANIC SOLVENT MAY
BE HARMFUL. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND NARCOSIS. DUST
GENERATED DURING ROUTING HANDLING OR MACHINING OF CURED MATERIAL
MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. CARBON /GRAPHITE
FINERS: EYE/SKIN IRRITATION, ITCHING, MECHANICAL DERMATITIS,
ALLERGIC REACTION TO SIZING, RESIRATORY IRRIT ATIION DUE TO
INHALATION, SUPPLIERS SUGGEST EXPOSURE LIMITS OF 3 FIBERS/CC UP TO
10 HRS/SHIFT FOR A 40 HR WEEK. EPOXY RESINS: EYE/SKIN/NOSE/THROAT
IRRITATION, DERMATITIS, ALLERGY, SENSITIZATION, MUTA GENIC TO
BACTERIA. CONT'D IN SIGN &SYMPT
Effects of Overexposure:DDS: SEVERE SKIN SENSITIZATION, MINOR BODY
AILMENTS, BLOOD DISORDERS, AGGRAVATE ALLERGIES TO SULFONAMIDES OR
ENZYME DEFICIENCY. ASSAYED BY NCI FOR CARCINOGENESIS WITH MIXED
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE RESUL TS. ACETONE VAPORS: NASAL AND
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, HEADACHE, CNS DEPRESSION AND NARCOSIS

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY CPR IF NECESSARY.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
WASH BEFORE REUSE. EYE: FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: THIS
IS NOT A SI GNIFICANT ROUTE OF EXPOSURE

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXOTHERM FIGHTING PROCEDURES:DISSIPATE
HEAT BY SPREADING MATERIAL APART & DOUSING W/H2O. CONTAIN EMISSIONS
USING LOCAL EXHAUST

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAMINATED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PICKED UP AND
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY

Handling and Storage Precautions:THE USE OF GLOVES WHEN HANDLING
UNCURED MATERIAL IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. AVOID SKIN CONTACT! WHEN
PROCESSING AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
TO CONTROL PROCESSING VAPORS AND FU MES. STORE AT OR BELOW 10 DEG F
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS UNCURE RESINS. CURING SHOULD
ONLY BE DONE IN WELL VENTILATED OR CLOSED SYSTEMS. PROTECT
ELECTRICAL EQUIPEMENT AGAINST INFILTRATION BY HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE
CARBON FIBERS,

Respiratory Protection:USUALLY NOT NEEDED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED. IN THE ABSENCE OF
ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL VENTILATION, PROVIDE NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATORS TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO G ASES, VAPORS, OR PARTICULATED
RELEASED DURING LAY-UP, MOLDING, OR MACHINING OPERATIONS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GOOD GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW THE EXPOSURE LIMITS.(ESPECIALLY WHEN
GRINDING/HEATING)
Protective Gloves:AVOID CONTACT. USE IMPERVIOUS GLOVES AND CLEAN BODY
COVERING TO MIN. EXPOSURE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES AND FACE SHIELD RECOMMENDED
(MACHINING/DRILLING/SANDING)
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE WITH CARE AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PERSONAL
CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:1.2-1.8
Appearance and Odor:BLACK IMPREGNATED FIBERS, SLIGHT CHARACTERISTIC
ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<2

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DENSE SMOKE, ACRID VAPORS AND FUMES,
HYDROCARBONS OF VARIABLE COMPOSITION, COX, NOX
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CAN OCCUR W/ RAPID/EXCESSIVE
HEATING. AVOID HEATING MATERIAL IN BULK.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:NONE

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NONE

Transport Information:NOT REGULATED BY DOT

SARA Title III Information:NONE
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL COMPONENTS APPEAR ON THE EPA TSCA
INVENTORY
State Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINER RESIDUAL LEVELS OF
A SUBSTANCE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCAER OR
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS