ethylene, tetrafluoro-, polymer; (teflon). pel/tlv as graphite, natural; (graphite). mp: 3338f. supp data: from matl can cause irrit of eyes and/or resp
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TEFLON: NO TOX EFTS ARE KNOWN TO BE
ASSOCD W/INHAL/INGEST UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, BUT HEATING >260C
(500F) CAN CAUSE DECOMP WHICH CAN PRDC INJURIOUS FUMES & HEATING
>400C (750F) CAN CAUSE FURTHER DEC OMP WHICH CAN PRODUCE TOX FUMES;
HOWEVER, NO LETHAL EFT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED REGARDING HUMAN
EXPOSURE. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:RATHER, INHAL OF DECOMP FUMES CAN
CAUSE TEMPORARY INFLUENZA-LIKE SYMPS (DESCRIBED AS "POLYMER FUME
FEVER"), INCLUDING FEVER/CHILLS/COUGH & MALAISE. SYMPS DO NOT
NORMALLY OCCUR UNTIL AT LEAST 2 HOURS AFTER EXPOS & USUALLY CEASE
W/IN 48 HOURS AFTER EXPOS, EVEN W/OUT MD TREATMENT. (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS IN GENERAL,
AND DERMATITIS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER TO REMOVE PARTICULATE, OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER; IF IRRITATION
DEVELOPS, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST: OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF QUANTITIES ARE INGESTED.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY PRESENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD IF
FINELY DIVIDED, DISPERSED IN AIR, AND EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF
IGNITION.
Spill Release Procedures:ANY RELEASE OR SPILL WHICH MAY INVOLVE DUST
SHOULD BE VACUUMED OR WET-SWEPT TO AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:IN GEN, NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE
REQUIRED.
Other Precautions:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO
PREVENT ANY ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST, AND CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE
TO DUST OR FUME IS POSSIBLE.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST SHOULD BE USED TO KEEP
AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS MAY BE NECESSARY TO PREVENT
DERMATITIS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HLTH HAZ: OBSERVATIONS HAVE INDICATED THAT EFTS OF EXPOS ARE NOT
LASTING & ARE NOT CUMULATIVE. GRAPHITE:COMMON SYMPS ARE
COUGHING/DYSPNEA & BLACK SPUTUM, IMPAIRING LUNG FUNCTION, &
PROMOTING FIBROSIS. WHILE MATL PRESENTS NO SIGNIFICANT HLTH HAZ
DURING NORMAL STORAGE, HANDLING & USE, EXPOS TO DUST/FUMES (ING 3)
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE ING 2
Spec Gravity:2.2
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID OR ENCAPSULATED FORM.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS FLUORINE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, AND POTASSIUM
PEROXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRRITATING FUMES WHEN HEATED ABOVE
260C (500F), AND TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED ABOVE 400C (750F).
Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
DISPOSAL OF SOLID, ENCAPSULATED, OR POWDERED (WEAR DEBRIS-TYPICALLY
DUST) WASTE CONTAINING SPECIFIED HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS.
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