Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: Resin produced from a blend of nylon resins.
1.CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAMES: 4011, 4012, SVPX-75
PRODUCT USE: For fabrication into fish line, trimmer line and other extruded products.
MANUFACTURER: Shakespeare Monofilament and Specialty Polymers
6111 Shakespeare Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
Telephone: 803-754-7011
FAX: 803-754-7991
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME: Weight (%) CAS NUMBER
Nylon 6 polymer 79 鈥? 86 25038-54-4
Caprolactam 1- 8 105-60-2
Nylon copolymer 13 24993-04-2
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Plastic pellets with no significant odor. Resin is not considered
hazardous at ambient conditions. Exposure to fire will release irritating toxic fumes and vapors.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: Product fines may cause mechanical irritation; eyes should be washed out immediately with water
Skin: Mechanical irritation may occur from particles
Inhalation: Dust may produce mechanical irritation to mucous membranes. Move to fresh air. Get
medical attention if symptoms persist
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort
Ingredients found on one of the OSHA/WHIMS designated carcinogen lists are provided below:
INGREDIENT NAME:
NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST ACGIH STATUS
None None None None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin: Not likely to be hazardous; for irritation, flush with cool running water
Eyes: If irritated, flush with plenty of water; seek medical attention if condition persists
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; seek medical attention if condition persists
Ingestion: If product is ingested, seek medical attention
MSDS Number: 0042R 1
3/6/2003
Advice to physician: There are no known chronic effects associated with this material .
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
Flash Point: (ASTM D1929) Not determined
Flash Point Method: Not applicable
Auto-ignition 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: Use any standard agent (water spray, dry chemical, foam, or
carbon dioxide)
Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
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 proper disposal.
No special precautionary measures should be needed under anticipated conditions of use.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Normal Handling (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment): Avoid processing
material above recommended thermal processing temperature. Read product technical data sheet before
use, or contact technical service representative for specific advice. Avoid inhalation and/or skin contact
with product dust. Avoid getting dust in eyes. Use local exhaust ventilation at all emission points. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Storage Recommendations: To maintain product quality, store in cool, dry area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Good manufacturing practice and good industrial hygiene practice recommend
the use of local exhaust ventilation at process emission points.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Skin Protection: Wear gloves when handling pellets. Wash hands after use.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields as a minimum.
Respiratory Protection: If dusty conditions exist, use a mechanical filter respiratory approved by
NIOSH.
Additional recommendations: The greatest potential for injury may occur when processing molten nylon.
Operators should wear proper eye and skin protection.
Exposure Guidelines: Operators performing grinding and machining of product should be reviewed to
assure particulate levels are kept below recommended standards.
Ingredient Name: ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
MSDS Number: 0042R 2
3/6/2003
Caprolactam dust 1 mg/m3 TWA 1 mg/m3
Caprolactam vapor 5 ppm, 23 mg/m3, TWA 5 ppm, 20 mg/m3, TWA
Product dust 10 mg/m3 total dust, TWA 15 mg/m3 total dust, TWA
Respirable dust 5 mg/m3, 8 hr, TWA
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Filament
Physical State: Solid
Odor: Possible slight organic odor
Specific Gravity: 1.08 - 1.14 (H20 = 1)
Solubility in Water: Negligible
pH: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Melting Point: 390 鈥? 420 deg F
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
% Volatile: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Color: Clear to off-white (various if pigmented)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Normally Stable (Conditions to Avoid): Product is stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Avoid exposure to open flame or temperatures exceeding optimum operating temperatures. Consult
technical service personnel for recommended processing conditions.
Incompatibilities: None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal breakdown may involve a complex mixture of compounds
including, but not limited to: carbon monoxide, ammonia, aliphatic amines, nitriles, ketones, and
hydrogen cyanide which may be flammable, toxic, and/or irritating. The specific materials generated will
depend on any additives and colorants used.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Immediate (Acute) Effects: Low hazard for usual industrial handling
Delayed (Subchronic and Chronic) Effects: No specific information available
Other Data: Not listed as a carcinogen
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecotoxicological information is available for this product. These products are not considered
degradable or toxic in terms of their physical impact. Material is expected to have low aquatic toxicity
because of its insolubility in water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? No
If yes, the RCRA ID Number: Not Applicable
MSDS Number: 0042R 3
3/6/2003
Other Disposal considerations: Preferred options for disposal are recycle, incineration with energy
recovery and landfill. Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of product must comply with
applicable federal, state, and local disposal laws or regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
US DOT (Department of Transportation): Not Regulated
Canadian TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods): Not Regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This document has been prepared in accordance with the MSDS requirements of the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
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
US FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA): Not Applicable
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA;
SARA/CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
Reportable Quantities (RQ) and/or 鈥淭hreshold Planning Quantities (TPQs) do not exist for this
product.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Conversion to ANSI Z400.1 format.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY (NFPA) AND NATIONAL PAINT AND COATINGS
ASSOCIATION (NPCA) RATING CLASSIFICATION:
NFPA HMIS
Health 0 0
Flammability 1 1
Reactivity 0 0
Disclaimer: This product is NOT intended for use in medical implants.
The information contained herein is presented in good faith and is accurate to the best of our
knowledge. Shakespeare can not guarantee that any hazards listed herein are the only ones which
may exist. Shakespeare makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the safe use
of this material in your process or in combination with other substances. User has the sole
responsibility to determine the suitability of the material for their use. User must meet all applicable
safety and health standards.
Refer to the appropriate Shakespeare bulletin for specific processing guide lines and good
manufacturing practices.
CURRENT ISSUE DATE: 5 March 2003
MSDS Number: 0042R 4
3/6/2003
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE:4 February 2000
PREPARED BY: Billy E. Morris
Safety/Environmental Coordinator
803-754-7011
MSDS Number: 0042R 5
3/6/2003
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