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Material Safety Data Sheet
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"VESPEL" POLYIMIDE PARTS AND SHAPES ALL IN SYNONYM LIST VSP001
VSP001 Revised 29-MAR-2002
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
"VESPEL" is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Corporate MSDS Number : DU003855
Tradenames and Synonyms
"VESPEL" SP-1, SP-3, SP-21, SP-22,
"VESPEL" SP-101, SP-102, #
"VESPEL" SP-211, SP-214, SP-215, SP-221, SP-224,
"VESPEL" SP-262, SP-2624,
"VESPEL" ST-2010, ST-2010G, ST-2010H,
"VESPEL" ST-2030, ST-2030G, ST-2030H,
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Engineering 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 %
POLY-N,N鈥?-(p,p鈥?-OXYDIPHENYLENE) 25038-81-7 30-100
PYROMELLITIMIDE
POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) 9002-84-0 0-18
GRAPHITE 7782-42-5 0-60
MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE 1317-33-5 0-15
CARBON FIBER 70892-43-2 0-10
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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(COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - Continued)
All ingredients comprising this part are bound in a thermoset
polymer. These substances do not present a respiration hazard
unless the part is ground to a powder of respirable size and the
dust is inhaled. All dusts are potentially injurious to the
respiratory tract if respirable particles are generated and
inhaled in sufficiently high concentrations. Good industrial
hygiene practices, as with all dusts, should include precautions
to prevent inhalation of respirable particles.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
ADDITIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Vespel(R) polyimide parts and shapes are not hazardous as shipped.
Machining of parts may generate particles that contain
polytetrafluoroethyelene (PTFE). Machining with a dull tool
and/or no coolant may cause temperatures to exceed 260 deg C (500
deg F). The primary hazard associated with PTFE is the inhalation
of fumes from overheating (>260 deg C or >500 deg F) or burning
PTFE, which may cause "polymer fume fever", a temporary flu-like
illness with fever, chills, and sometimes a cough, of
approximately 24 hours duration. Smokers should avoid
contamination of tobacco products with this material. Small
amounts of carbonyl fluoride and hydrogen fluoride may also be
evolved when PTFE is overheated or burned.
MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE
No acceptable information is available to confidently predict the
effects of excessive human exposure to this compound.
POLY-N,N鈥?-(p,p鈥?-OXYDIPHENYLENE) PYROMELLITIMIDE
Inhalation of SP Polymer dust may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory passages, with coughing and discomfort.
GRAPHITE
Long-term inhalation of Graphite dust or powder may cause chronic
lung disorders with symptoms of lung insufficiency.
Individuals with preexisting diseases of the lungs may have
increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures.
CARBON FIBER
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(HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - Continued)
Skin contact with Carbon Fibers may cause mechanical irritation of
the skin with itching, redness, swelling or rash. Contact
dermatitis with itching or rash, inflammatory eruptions and drying
of the skin have been reported after contact with Carbon Fibers.
Eye contact with Carbon Fibers may cause eye irritation with
discomfort, tearing, or blurred vision.
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. 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
washing with soap and water after handling is advisable.
EYE CONTACT
Not a probable route of exposure for finished parts. In case of
contact with fibers or dusts, 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
Will not burn without external flame.
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, smoke.
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(FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - Continued)
Hydrogen fluoride, carbonyl fluoride and low molecular
weight fluorocarbons may also be produced, more so from
SP-101, SP-211, SP-215, and SP-221.
Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Hydrogen fluoride fumes
emitted during a fire can react with water to form hydrofluoric
acid. Wear neoprene gloves when handling refuse from 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
Recover undamaged and minimally contaminated material for reuse
and reclamation. Shovel or sweep up.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Avoid contamination of cigarettes or tobacco with dust from this
material.
Avoid breathing dust.
Handling (Physical Aspects)
Avoid dust generation.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
Use local ventilation to control dusts from cutting, sanding.
Personal Protective Equipment
EYE/FACE PROTECTION For machining operations wear appropriate
protective equipment such as goggles or safety glasses with side
shields.
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(EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION - Continued)
RESPIRATORS During grinding, sanding, or sawing operations use a
NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with dust/mist
cartridge or canister if airborne particulate concentrations are
expected to exceed permissible exposure levels.
# Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
"VESPEL" POLYIMIDE PARTS AND SHAPES ALL IN SYNONYM LIST VSP001
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
POLY-N,N鈥?-(p,p鈥?-OXYDIPHENYLENE)
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
AEL * (DuPont) : 10 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE)
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
AEL * (DuPont) : 10 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
GRAPHITE
PEL (OSHA) : 5 mg/m3, respirable dust, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 2 mg/m3, respirable dust, 8 Hr. TWA
AEL * (DuPont) : None Established
MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE
PEL (OSHA) : 5 mg/m3, and soluble compounds, as Mo
Insoluble compounds: 15 mg/m3, Total
Dust as 8 Hr TWAs
TLV (ACGIH) : 0.5 mg/m3 (Soluble compounds), as Mo, A3
10 mg/m3 (Metal and Insoluble Compounds)
(Inhalable fraction)
3 mg/m3 (Respirable fraction)
Notice of Intended Changes (2002)
0.5 mg/m3 (Soluble compounds), as Mo, A2
(Respirable fraction)
AEL * (DuPont) : None Established
CARBON FIBER
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(Other Applicable Exposure Limits - Continued)
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
AEL * (DuPont) : 3.5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
1 Fiber/cc-8 Hr. TWA, Fibers <3 microns
in diameter, >5 microns in length and
with an aspect ratio of >3:1
* 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 : None
% Volatiles : NA
Solubility in Water : Insoluble
Odor : None
Form : Solid parts & shapes
Specific Gravity : 1.2-2.0
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Decomposition
Decomposes with heat.
For types containing PTFE - Prolonged heating above 260 C (500 F)
may cause evolution of particulate matter, which can cause polymer
fume fever (see HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS). Trace amounts of hydrogen
fluoride and carbonyl fluoride may also begin evolving at this
temperature, with potentially higher amounts generated at higher
temperatures. Hazardous gases/vapors generated from the base
resin are primarily carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, at
temperatures above 300 C (572 F).
Trace amounts of hydrogen fluoride and carbonyl fluoride may
be evolved at 400 C (752 F) with larger amounts at higher
temperatures.
Hazardous gases/vapors produced at temperatures over
300 deg C are carbon monoxide and small amounts of hydrogen
fluoride.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
SP Polymer
Inhalation 4 hour ALC: > 5.0 mg/L in rats
SP Polymer is not a skin irritant or a skin sensitizer in tests on
animals.
Single high inhalation exposures caused slight to moderate body
weight loss within one day of exposure, otherwise weight gain
occurred during the remainder of the study.
No animal test reports are available to define carcinogenic,
mutagenic, developmental, or reproductive hazards.
Graphite
Oral LD50: > 5,000 mg/kg in rats
Graphite was not an eye irritant when tested in animals.
No animal test reports are available to define carcinogenic,
mutagenic, developmental, or reproductive hazards of Graphite.
MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE
Skin absorption LD50 >16,000 mg/kg in rabbits Oral LD50 >16,000
mg/kg in rats
Repeated inhalation exposures of animals produced only an increase
in respiration rate. A single ingestion exposure produced only
marked diarrhea in animals. Repeated exposures produced no signs
of toxicity.
Carbon Fibers
Carbon Fibers are not skin irritants, but are severe eye irritants
in animal tests.
Guinea pigs exposed repeatedly by inhalation to approximately the
AEL had no abnormal histopathology. Long term exposure of rats
produced a reduction in body weight gain and a decrease in
absolute lung weights, but there was no effect suggesting systemic
toxicity or pulmonary dysfunction.
Tests in animals demonstrate no carcinogenic activity. Tests for
developmental or reproductive toxicity have not been performed.
Carbon Fibers did not produce genetic damage in bacterial or
mammalian cell cultures.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
Toxicity is expected to be low based on insolubility in water.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Dispose of in compliance with federal, state and local
regulations. Preferred options for disposal are (1) incineration
with energy recovery, and (2) landfill. The high fuel value of
this product makes option 1 very desirable, but incinerator must
be capable of scrubbing out acidic combustion products.
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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
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, with the exceptions indicated.
SUBSTANCES ON THE PENNSYLVANIA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST PRESENT
AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1 % OR MORE (0.01% FOR SPECIAL HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES)- Graphite, Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polytetrafluoroethylene is listed, but we believe it was listed in
error and have petitioned to have it delisted.
WARNING - SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM- None known.
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(REGULATORY INFORMATION - Continued)
SUBSTANCES ON THE NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST
PRESENT AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1% OR MORE (O.1% FOR SUBSTANCES
IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS, MUTAGENS OR TERATOGENS)- Molybdenum
disulfide.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
NFPA Rating
Health :2
Flammability :1
Reactivity :0
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 : I. V. BEBENSEE
Address : DUPONT ENGINEERING POLYMERS
CHESTNUT RUN PLAZA 713
WILMINGTON, DE 19880-0713
Telephone : 302-999-4257
# Indicates updated section.
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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