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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Nylon 6
Manufacturer Information: Nanopolymer Composites Corporation
No. 29, Sec. 2 Huandung Rd, Tainan Science Park,
Tainan County, Taiwan 741 R.O.C.
Phone Numbers: +886-6-5100606 8:00--17:00 (+8:00)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
Nylon 6 25038-54-4 99+
Caprolactam 105-60-2 <1.0
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Naturally-colored (clear to white) plastic pellets with no significant odor.
Resin pellets are not considered hazardous at ambient conditions.
Exposure to fire will release irritating, toxic and/or flammable fumes and vapors.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
SKIN: Pellets in contact with skin may cause mechanical irritation. Hot or molten
polymer can burn the skin.
EYES: Contact with powders or dusts may cause mechanical irritation. Thermal
processing fumes/vapors may irritate the eyes.
INHALATION: Thermal processing fumes/vapors or dusts may irritate the mucous
membranes of the nose and throat.
INGESTION: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure. Ingestion of product may cause
gastrointestinal discomfort.
DELAYED EFFECTS: There are no known chronic effects associated with this material.
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Ingredients found on one of the OSHA/WHMIS designated carcinogen lists are
provided below.
INGREDIENT NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST ACGIH
NAME STATUS
None None None None None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN: For irritation, flush the skin with cool running water.
Wash the affected area with mild soap and water.
Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
If hot or molten polymer burns the skin, immerse the burned area in cold running water and
obtain medical attention immediately.
EYES: Flush eyes with running water. If irritation develops or persists, obtain medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. If irritation develops or persists, obtain medical
attention.
INGESTION: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure. If product is ingested, seek medical
attention.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: There are no specific recommendations for treatment of effects
associated with exposure to these products. Treatments base on clinical findings.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
FLASH POINT: Not determined
FLASH POINT METHOD: Not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): Not applicable
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): Not applicable
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids): Not applicable.
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS: Not applicable; solid material.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
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Use any standard agent (water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide).
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None known.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS/PRECAUTIONS:
Wear self-contained, positive-pressure breathing apparatus (full face-piece type) and
full protective clothing
6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE (Always wear recommended personal
protective equipment): Sweep or vacuum material and place in container for re-use or
disposal.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section
15 regarding reporting requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment):
Avoid processing material above recommended thermal processing temperatures. Read
product Technical Data Sheet before use, or contact a technical service representative for
specific advice.
Avoid breathing thermal processing fumes and vapors. Avoid inhalation and/or skin contact
with product dusts or pellets. Avoid dust or pellets in contact with the eyes. Consider the use
of local exhaust ventilation at all processing emission points.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
To maintain product quality store product in a cool, dry area.
Keep in a tightly sealed container.
Store food grade materials in areas free of pests and hazardous materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection Requirements: Safety glasses recommended.
Skin Protection Requirements: None required but fabric gloves are recommended when
handling molten material.
Ventilation Requirements: Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels
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below airborne exposure limits. Local mechanical exhaust ventilation should be used at
sources of air contamination, such as open process equipment, or during purging operations,
to capture gases and fumes that may be emitted. Standard reference sources regarding
industrial ventilation (ie. ACGIH Industrial Ventilation) should be consulted for guidance
about adequate ventilation.
Respirator Requirements: NIOSH / MSHA 鈥? approved dust respirator recommended if the
airborne dust concentration is near or exceeds the nuisance dust exposure requirements.
Additional Protective Measures: The greatest potential for injury occurs when working with
molten polymeric resins, such as during a purge of a molding machine, extruder and the like.
During this type of operation it is essential that all workers in the immediate area wear eye
protection and skin protection (sleeves, gloves, etc.) as protection from thermal burns.
Purgings should be collected as small flat thin shapes or thin strands to allow for rapid
cooling. Precautions should be taken against auto-ignition of hot, thick masses of the plastic.
Quench with water. Grinder dust is an exposure hazard.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Clear to white or off-white pellets.
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
ODOR: Possibly a slight organic odor
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 1.12-1.14
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Insoluble.
pH: Not applicable
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
MELTING POINT: 190-225掳C
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
COMPARED TO: Not applicable
% VOLATILES: Not determined
FLASH POINT: Not determined for solid product.
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY:
Product is stable. Avoid exposure to open flame or temperatures exceeding optimum
recommended processing temperatures.
Avoid prolonged exposure to processing temperatures.
Consult technical service personnel for recommended processing conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Strong mineral acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal breakdown products may include a complex mixture of compounds, including but
not limited to carbon monoxide, ammonia, aliphatic amines, amides, ketones, nitriles, and
hydrogen cyanide, which may be flammable, toxic and/or irritating.
The specific materials generated will vary depending on the additives and colorants used,
specific temperature, time of exposure and other immediate environmental factors.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
OTHER DATA:
No animal toxicity information available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecological information available
13. WASTE DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Material may be incinerated or landfilled in compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental control regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Technical Shipping Name: Nylon 6 Resin
Freight Class Bulk: Plastic Materials, Pellets
Freight Class Package: Plastic Materials, O/T Exp., Pellets
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Product Label: Nylon 6
DOT (Domestic Surface)
Hazard Class or Division: Non-Regulated
IMO / IMDG Code (Ocean)
Hazard Class Division Number: Non-Regulated
ICAO / IATA (AIR)
Hazard Class Division Number: Non-Regulated
15. REGULATIORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: All components are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are
exempt under PMN regulations.
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None
U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
The products identified in Section 1 and designated with a "P" (e.g., B135WP) are FDA
compliant grades. For specific information on the applicable U.S. FDA food additive
regulations covering these products, contact the Product Steward (see Section 16).
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
SARA/CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the
following ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
None None None
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires
immediate notification to the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local
Emergency Planning Committee.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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CURRENT ISSUE DATE: January, 2007
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: January, 2007
PREPARED BY: Hsiang-In Tang
APPROVED BY: Philip Chen
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE
FOLLOWING:
Created MSDS.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY (NFPA庐) AND NATIONAL PAINT AND
COATINGS ASSOCIATION (NPCA庐) HAZARD RATING CLASSIFICATION:
NFPA庐 HMIS庐
Health 0 0
Fire 0 0
Reactivity 0 0
This information is completed without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to
the best knowledge of Nanopolymer Composites Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to
the specific material designated herein. Nanopolymer Composites Corporation assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon these data.
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