Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO PTFE FUMES ABOVE 500F CAN
CAUSE TEMPORARY FLU LIKE SYSTEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A
[1332-21-4], AN OSHA REGULATED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IMMEDIATE LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS
CAN CAUSE MESOTHELIOMA ( A LUNG DISEASE).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISEASE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EXPOSED TO PTFE DISEASE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:SOME OIL MAY WEEP FROM FINISHED PRODUCT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE REQUIRED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.
HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO GREYISH SHINY ROPE.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TO 600F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FROM 800F,
HEXAFLUOROPRPYLENE FROM 850F AND CARBONYL FLUORIDE (FROM 930F).
Waste Disposal Methods:AS REQUIRED BY STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL
AGENCIES.
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