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"APPEEL" RESINS ALL IN SYNONYM LIST LSR010
LSR010 Revised 10-JAN-2005
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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# Tradenames and Synonyms
"APPEEL" 20D745
"APPEEL" 20D751
"APPEEL" 20D784
"APPEEL" 20D785
"APPEEL" 20D840
"APPEEL" 20D849
"APPEEL" XA751-2,
"APPEEL" XA784-1, XA784-2,
"APPEEL" XA785-1, XA785-2,
"APPEEL" XA840
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 COPOLYMER >99
METHYL ACRYLATE 96-33-3 <0.1
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 this resin. Ingestion is not a probable
route of exposure. Toxicity is predicted to be low.
SKIN No data are available. However, based on experience
with handling these polymers, no unusual dermatitis hazard
is expected from routine handling. Molten polymer contacting
the skin will cause thermal burns.
EYE Mechanical irritation.
INHALATION Polymer is not respirable as marketed. At
processing temperatures above 330 degrees C, fumes
irritating to the eye, nose, and throat may be produced.
Exposure may result in redness, tearing, and itching in the
eyes together with soreness in the nose and throat 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 inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Call 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.
EYE CONTACT
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(FIRST AID MEASURES - Continued)
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
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 : NA
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARDS The solid polymer can be
combusted only with difficulty. Any 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 and hydrocarbon oxidation products
including organic acids, aldehydes, alcohols, and zinc
oxides.
Extinguishing Media
Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus. Wear full protective equipment.
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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
Shovel or sweep up.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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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
Use static controls. Static charges can build up and ignite dust
or solvent laden atmospheres.
VENTILATION Local ventilation must be used over processing
equipment.
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.
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.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
If there is potential contact with hot/molten material, wear heat
resistant clothing and footwear.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
"APPEEL" RESINS ALL IN SYNONYM LIST LSR010
PEL (OSHA) : Particulates (Not Otherwise Regulated)
15 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
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Other Applicable Exposure Limits
METHYL ACRYLATE
PEL (OSHA) : 10 ppm, 35 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, Skin
TLV (ACGIH) : 2 ppm, 8 Hr. TWA, Skin, 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
Melting Point : NA
% Volatiles : Negligible
Solubility in Water : Negligible
Odor : Mild ester-like
Form : Pellets
Color : Translucent to white
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 330 degrees C.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Incompatible or can react with strong acids, oxidizing agents.
Decomposition
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Acrylic acid, acetic acid,
carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon oxidation products including
organic acids, aldehydes, alcohols, and zinc oxide.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
Methyl Acrylate
Inhalation 4 hour LC50: 1000 ppm in rats
Skin absorption LD50: 1300 mg/kg in rabbits
Oral LD50: 300 mg/kg in rats
Methyl Acrylate is a severe skin and eye irritant, and is a skin
sensitizer in animals.
Ingestion of single doses by rats of 86 or 172 mg/kg caused an
increase in the size of the stomach and histopathological changes
in the stomach mucosal. Rabbits administerd 24 doses, 23
mg/kg/day, 5 days a week had slight decrease in weight but no
other significant changes were noted. Methyl Acrylate
administered in the drinking water of rats for 13-weeks caused
decreased water consumption, decreased body weight gain, and
increased relative kidney weights and an increase in the number of
of rats with spontaneous renal disease.
No significant effects occurred in rats exposed to Methyl Acrylate
by inhalation at a concentration of 110 ppm for 32 days. Rabbits
exposed by inhalation for 50 days to 93 ppm resulted in slight
nasal and conjunctival irritation; rats and guinea pigs exposed to
the same concentration for the same period demonstrated no adverse
changes. In a subsequent study rats exposed to higher doses had
dose-related lesions of the nasal mucosal and olfactory tracts.
In another study, rats exposed to concentrations of 23, 124, 242,
or 626 ppm resulted in mortality at the high dose; at 242 ppm
mucosal irritation, bloody ocular and nasal discharge, severe
shortness of breath, decreased body weight and increased relative
lung and liver weights; 124 ppm caused decreased body weight and
in females increased relative lung and liver weight; the
no-observed-effect-level (NOEL) was 23 ppm. Rats exposed by
inhalation for 2 years to 15, 45, or 135 ppm resulted in
irritation of nasal mucosa mucosa and atrophy of olfactory mucosa,
and dose related corneal opacity and vascularization of eyes.
Tests in animals with Methyl Acrylate demonstrate no carcinogenic
activity. Animal data show fetotoxicity (reduced body weight) but
only at exposure levels producing other toxic effects in the adult
animal. No animal test reports are available to define
reproductive hazards.
Methyl Acrylate did produce genetic damage in bacterial and
mammalian cell cultures as well as in tests on animals; however
some bacterial and mammalian cell culture test have been negative.
It has not been tested for heritable genetic damage.
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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
Hazard Class : 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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