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"ELVALOY" RESIN MODIFIERS IN SYNONYM LIST OF LOY004
LOY004 Revised 19-FEB-2003
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
"ELVALOY" is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Corporate MSDS Number : DU007002
# Tradenames and Synonyms
"ELVALOY" EP4015, EP4015V, EP4051,
"ELVALOY" EP6797,
"ELVALOY" HP441, HP441WF, HP443, HP4051
"ELVALOY" HP551, HP553,
"ELVALOY" HP661, HP662, HP663
"ELVALOY" NFX441, #
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
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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# Components
Material CAS Number %
ETHYLENE ACRYLATE COPOLYMER >98
NON-REGULATED ADDITIVES <1
N-BUTYL ACRYLATE 141-32-2 <0.5
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.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
ADDITIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE OR IMMEDIATE EFFECTS - ROUTES OF ENTRY AND SYMPTOMS
INGESTION There is no information on the ingestion toxicity of
these resins. Ingestion is not a probable route of exposure.
Toxicity is predicted to be low.
SKIN Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation
including redness, itching and in extreme cases blisters. Molten
polymer contact the skin will cause thermal burns.
EYE Mechanical irritation only.
INHALATION At processing temperatures above 250 C (482 F), fumes
irritating to the eyes, nose and throat may be produced. This
exposure may result in redness, tearing and itching of the eyes
and soreness in the nose and throat together with coughing.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE None known.
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.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION
If exposed to fumes from overheating or combustion, move to fresh
air. Consult a physician.
SKIN CONTACT
The compound is not likely to be hazardous by skin contact but
cleansing the skin after use is advisable.
If molten material gets on skin, cool rapidly with cold water. Do
not attempt to remove material from skin. Obtain medical treatment
for thermal burn.
INGESTION
No specific intervention is indicated as compound is not likely to
be hazardous by ingestion. Consult a physician if necessary.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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# Flammable Properties
Flash Point : 430 C (806 F) Setchkin
Method : Apparatus
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 COMBUSTION PRODUCTS Complete combustion gives
carbon dioxide and water. Incomplete combustion gives in
addition carbon monoxide, organic acids, aldehydes and
alcohols, oxides of nitrogen.
Extinguishing Media
Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear protective clothing and use self-contained breathing
equipment to protect from exposure to the products of combustion.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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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.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
See FIRST AID and PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTIONS.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed to prevent
contamination.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
VENTILATION Use local exhaust to completely remove vapors and
fumes liberated during hot processing from the work area.
Personal Protective Equipment
RESPIRATORS
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with an organic
vapor cartridge with a dust/mist canister may be permissible under
certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected
to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by air purifying
respirators is limited. 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.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
"ELVALOY" RESIN MODIFIERS IN SYNONYM LIST OF LOY004
PEL (OSHA) : Particulates (Not Otherwise Regulated)
15 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
Other Applicable Exposure Limits
N-BUTYL ACRYLATE
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : 2 ppm, 8 Hr. TWA, A4
Sensitizer
AEL * (DuPont) : 2 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, Skin
* AEL is DuPont鈥檚 Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally
imposed occupational exposure limits which are lower than the AEL
are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Data
% Volatiles : Negligible
Solubility in Water : Negligible
Odor : Mild acrylate-like
Form : Pellets
Color : Clear
Specific Gravity : NA
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Temperatures above 250 C (482 F) .
Incompatibility with Other Materials
None reasonably foreseeable.
# Decomposition
Hazardous gases or vapors can be released, including carbon
monoxide, and, hydrocarbon oxidation products, including, organic
acids, aldehydes, and, alcohols, oxides of nitrogen.
Decomposition temperature: For the resin as shipped,
greater than 250 degrees C as defined by TGA weight loss of
less than 1 percent in air. Decomposition behavior may be
affected through customer use of stabilizers or other
ingredients.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
No information is available. Toxicity is expected to be low based
on insolubility in water.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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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.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name : Not regulated
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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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.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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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.
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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
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This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
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