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"VITON" FLUOROELASTOMERS ALL IN SYNONYM LIST VIT007A
VIT007A Revised 18-AUG-2006
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Substance ID :DPESISGRP084
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
"VITON" is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers
L.L.C..
Tradenames and Synonyms
"VITON" A201C, A202C, A206C, A275C,
"VITON" A331C, A361C,
"VITON" A401C, A402C, A402CD, A601C,
"VITON" VTR1044,
"VITON" VTR6000, VTR6132, VTR6278, VTR6374,
"VITON" VTR6533, VTR6656,
"VITON" VTR6722A, VTR6735, VTR6758,
"VITON" VTR6791, VTR7005, VTR7103, VTR7110A,
"VITON" VTR7155, VTR7293, VTR7295, VTR7299,
"VITON" VTR7331, VTR7332, VTR7333, VTR7334, VTR7342,
"VITON" VTR7344, VTR7345, VTR7346, VTR7392,
"VITON" VTR7444,
"VITON" VTR7475, VTR7494, VTR7496,
"VITON" VTR7574, VTR7575, VTR7581, VTR7582,
"VITON" VTR9009, VTR9010,
"VITON" VTR9011, VTR9015,
"VITON" VTR9024, VTR9025,
"VITON" VTR9042, VTR9043,
"VITON" VTR9067, VTR9094,
"VITON" VTR9097, VTR9102, VTR9105,
"VITON" VTR9180,
"VITON" VTX7330, VTX7331, VTX7332, VTX7361, VTX7362,
"VITON" VTX7363, VTX7378, VTX7431, VTX7436
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C.
Bellevue Park Corporate Center
300 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300(outside U.S.
703-527-3887)
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1139)
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-HEXAFLUOROPROPENE 9011-17-0 >94
POLYMER
BENZYLTRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM 75768-65-9 <5
BISPHENOL AF SALT
BISPHENOL AF 1478-61-1 <5
BARIUM SULFATE 7727-43-7 <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
HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO VINYLIDENE
FLUORIDE-HEXAFLUOROPROPENE POLYMER:
Skin contact with uncured polymer may cause skin irritation with
discomfort or rash. Significant skin permeation and systemic
toxicity after contact appears unlikely. There are no reports of
human sensitization.
Eye contact with uncured polymer may cause irritation with
discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision.
Inhalation of fumes from burning polymer may cause temporary lung
irritation effects with cough, discomfort, difficulty breathing,
or shortness of breath. Higher exposures to fumes from burning
material may cause pulmonary edema (body fluid in the lungs) with
cough, wheezing, abnormal lung sounds possibly progressing to
severe shortness of breath and bluish discoloration of the skin.
Symptoms may be delayed. Prompt medical attention is required.
Smokers should avoid contamination of tobacco products with
polymer and should wash their hands before smoking.
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
No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is not
likely to be hazardous by inhalation. 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.
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
Flush eyes with plenty of water. Consult a physician if symptoms
persist.
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 : >204 C (>399 F)
Method : Open cup
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Pellet form may accumulate static charge when poured from one
container to another.
Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are hydrogen fluoride
(HF), carbonyl fluoride, carbon monoxide, low molecular weight
fluorocarbons.
Extinguishing Media
Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
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Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective
equipment.
Does not burn without an external flame. Protect from hydrogen
fluoride fumes which react with water to form hydrofluoric acid.
Wear Neoprene gloves when handling refuse from a fire.
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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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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed to
prevent moisture absorption and contamination.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
VENTILATION Vapors and fumes liberated during hot processing
should be exhausted from work areas to maintain hydrogen fluoride
concentrations below the PEL.
Provide grounding of equipment when handling pellets to prevent
static build-up. Avoid contamination of cigarettes or tobacco
with polymer.
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
When temperatures exceed 200 degrees C and ventilation is
inadequate to maintain concentrations below exposure limits, use a
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positive pressure air supplied respirator. 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. Do not touch decomposed parts
even when cool. Neoprene gloves recommended.
# Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
"VITON" FLUOROELASTOMERS ALL IN SYNONYM LIST VIT007A
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
BARIUM SULFATE
PEL (OSHA) : 15 mg/m3, total dust, 8 Hr. TWA
5 mg/m3, respirable dust, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 10 mg/m3, total dust, 8 Hr. TWA
AEL * (DuPont) : 10 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
* AEL is DuPont's 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 : NA
Solubility in Water : Insoluble
Odor : None
Form : Pellets or sheets
Specific Gravity : 1.77-1.86
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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 200 C (392 F) .
Incompatibility with Other Materials
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Incompatible with finely divided metals such as aluminum.
Compounding with metal powders presents an explosion hazard.
Decomposition
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hydrogen fluoride (HF) and
perfluoroolefins.
If "VITON" is used or tested at temperatures above 316 degrees C,
the surface of the parts may contain HF or HF condensate, which
may cause severe burns, sometimes with symptoms delayed for
several hours. Wear neoprene or PVC (if temperature is below
melting point of PVC) gloves when handling parts or equipment
after exposure to such high temperatures. If condensate is
expected, wash equipment and parts well with limewater (calcium
hydroxide solution). Discard gloves after handling degraded
"VITON" parts.
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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) incineration
with energy recovery, and (3) landfill. The high fuel value of
this product makes option 2 very desirable for material that
cannot be recycled, but incinerator must be capable of scrubbing
out acidic combustion products. 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
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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 Performance Elastomers Medical
Application Policy (H-69237).
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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 : G. W. WORTHAM
Address : DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C.
CHESTNUT RUN PLAZA 713
WILMINGTON, DE 19880-0713
Telephone : 302-999-2319
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