The MSDS format adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements
of the United States and may not meet regulatory requirements
in other countries.
DuPont Page 1
Material Safety Data Sheet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
"SURLYN" PACKAGING RESIN ALL IN SYNONYM LIST SUR012
SUR012 Revised 1-AUG-2003
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Identification
"SURLYN" is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Corporate MSDS Number : DU007014
CAS Number : NA
Tradenames and Synonyms
"SURLYN" 7930, 7940
"SURLYN" AD8181, AD8546, #
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers
1007 Market Street
Wilmington,DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-(800)-441-7515
Transport Emergency : 1-(800)-424-9300
Medical Emergency : 1-(800)-441-3637
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Components
Material CAS Number %
ETHYLENE/METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMERS, >99
PARTIAL LITHIUM SALT
Components (Remarks)
Material is not known to contain Toxic Chemicals under Section 313
of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
# Potential Health Effects
Before using "SURLYN" Packaging Resins, read the bulletin on
the safe handling of these polymers.
No information available for this "SURLYN" Packaging resin
or for the ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer partial metal
SUR012 DuPont Page 2
Material Safety Data Sheet
(HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - Continued)
salt. There is a low level of a lithium partial salt in
these products bound in a polymer matrix. Less than 3% of
the total lithium can be extracted in water at room
temperature in six hours. Gross overexposure to lithium
affects the central nervous system.
Lithium is classified by DuPont as a Known Human
Developmental Toxin, based on birth defects observed
following oral administration in pregnant women at high
therapeutic doses. Based on all the available information,
lithium is not expected to significantly penetrate the skin.
Therefore, a low risk for lithium toxicity exists in the
workplace provided airborne levels do not exceed a
time-weighted average (8 hours) of 1 mg/m3 and lithium
compounds are not ingested.
Carcinogenicity Information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations
equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH
as a carcinogen.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
FIRST AID MEASURES
----------------------------------------------------------------------
# First Aid
INHALATION
No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is not
likely to be hazardous by inhalation at ambient
temperatures. Consult a physician if necessary. If exposed
to fumes from overheating or combustion, move to fresh air.
Consult a physician if symptoms persist.
SKIN CONTACT
The compound is not likely to be hazardous by skin contact,
but cleansing the skin after use is advisable. Protect skin
from contact with molten polymer or heated, molded parts by
wearing chemical and heat-resistant gloves. If molten
polymer gets on skin, cool rapidly with cold water. Do not
attempt to peel polymer from skin. Obtain medical treatment
for thermal burn.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
Not a probable route. However, in case of accidental
ingestion, call a physician.
SUR012 DuPont Page 3
Material Safety Data Sheet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
----------------------------------------------------------------------
# Flammable Properties
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARDS The solid polymer can be
combusted only with difficulty. An electrostatic charge can
potentially build up when pouring pellets. Grounding of equipment
is recommended.
Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are carbon monoxide
and hydrocarbon oxidation products including organic acids,
aldehydes and alcohols, and lithium oxides.
Extinguishing Media
Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Spill Clean Up
Sweep up to avoid slipping hazard.
Recover undamaged and minimally contaminated material for reuse
and reclamation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
HANDLING AND STORAGE
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Handling (Personnel)
See FIRST AID and PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTIONS.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed to prevent
contamination.
SUR012 DuPont Page 4
Material Safety Data Sheet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Engineering Controls
Use sufficient ventilation to keep employee exposure below
recommended limits.
# Personal Protective Equipment
EYE/FACE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses. Wear coverall chemical splash goggles and
face shield when possibility exists for eye and face contact due
to splashing or spraying of molten material. A full face mask
respirator provides protection from eye irritation.
RESPIRATORS
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with an organic
vapor cartridge with a dust/mist filter may be permissible under
certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected
to exceed exposure limits. Use a positive pressure air supplied
respirator if there is any potential for an uncontrolled release,
exposure levels are not known, or any other circumstances where
air purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
During grinding, sanding, or sawing operations use a NIOSH/MSHA
approved air purifying respirator with dust/mist cartridge or
canister if airborne particulate concentrations are expected to
exceed permissible exposure levels.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
If there is potential contact with hot/molten material, wear heat
resistant clothing and footwear.
Wear leather or cotton gloves when sawing, routing, drilling or
sanding.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
"SURLYN" PACKAGING RESIN ALL IN SYNONYM LIST SUR012
PEL (OSHA) : Particulates (Not Otherwise Regulated)
15 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
SUR012 DuPont Page 5
Material Safety Data Sheet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
----------------------------------------------------------------------
# Physical Data
Melting Point : 80-100 C (176-212 F)
% Volatiles : Negligible
Solubility in Water : Negligible
Odor : Mild methacrylic acid
Form : Pellets
Color : White
Specific Gravity : ~0.94
----------------------------------------------------------------------
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Incompatible or can react with oxidizing agents.
# Decomposition
Decomposes with heat.
Decomposition temperature: 325 C (617 F)
Hazardous gases/vapors produced are carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbon oxidation products including organic acids,
aldehydes and alcohols, lithium oxides.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Ecotoxicological Information
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
No information is available.
SUR012 DuPont Page 6
Material Safety Data Sheet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Waste Disposal
Preferred options for disposal are (1) recycling, (2) incin-
eration with energy recovery, and (3) landfill. The high fuel
value of this product makes option 2 very desirable for material
that cannot be recycled. Treatment, storage, transportation, and
disposal must be in accordance with applicable federal,
state/provincial, and local regulations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Shipping Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name : Not regulated
----------------------------------------------------------------------
REGULATORY INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
# U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Inventory Status : In compliance with TSCA Inventory
requirements for commercial purposes.
State Regulations (U.S.)
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS
No substances on the state hazardous substances list, for the
states indicated below, are used in the manufacture of products on
this Material Safety Data Sheet.
SUBSTANCES ON THE PENNSYLVANIA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST PRESENT
AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1% OR MORE (0.01% FOR SPECIAL HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES): None known.
WARNING: SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM: None known.
SUBSTANCES ON THE NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST
PRESENT AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1 % OR MORE (0.1% FOR SUBSTANCES
IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS, MUTAGENS OR TERATOGENS): None known.
SUR012 DuPont Page 7
Material Safety Data Sheet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information
MEDICAL USE: CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications
involving permanent implantation in the human body. For other
medical applications see DuPont CAUTION Bulletin No. H-50102.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS : T. P. PRICE
DUPONT PACKAGING & INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS
Address : CHESTNUT RUN PLAZA 713
WILMINGTON, DE 19880-0713
Telephone : 302-999-4664
# Indicates updated section.
This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
End of MSDS
|