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Material Safety Data Sheet
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"BIOMAX" BIOPOLYMER RESIN ALL IN SYNONYM LIST BIOS008
BIOS008 Revised 11-APR-2008
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
"BIOMAX" is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Tradenames and Synonyms
"DUPONT" "BIOMAX" TPS2001 XXXNL
"DUPONT" "BIOMAX" TPS2001 XXXBK
"DUPONT" "BIOMAX" TPS2001 XXXWH
WHERE XXX CAN BE ANY NUMBER
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 %
MODIFIED STARCH <90
PROCESS AIDS AND MODIFIERS <15
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR WHITE GRADE) 13463-67-7 <1.2
METHANOL 67-56-1 <0.2
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
ACUTE OR IMMEDIATE EFFECTS: ROUTES OF ENTRY AND SYMPTOMS
INGESTION Not a probable route of entry. Toxicity is
predicted to be low.
SKIN Based on experience with handling these polymers and
others which are similar chemically, no unusual dermatitis
hazard is expected from routine handling.
EYE Mechanical irritation only.
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INHALATION Under certain conditions of use of "DUPONT"
"BIOMAX" TPS2001, dust may be formed. Treat this dust as a
nuisance dust; use a dust mask if dust exceeds the
recommended limits. "DUPONT" "BIOMAX" TPS2001 is rarely
heated above 150 degrees C (300 degrees F). If the
temperature exceeds 200 degrees C, fumes irritating to the
eyes, nose, and throat will be evolved. If exposed to these
fumes, the eyes will tear, itch, and turn red. The nose
will burn. The throat will burn and coughing may result.
CHRONIC EFFECTS None are known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE None are known.
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Short-term overexposure by inhalation to Titanium Dioxide may
cause irritation of nose, throat, and lungs with cough, difficulty
breathing or shortness of breath.
Repeated skin contact with Titanium Dioxide may cause drying or
cracking of the skin in sensitive individuals.
Eye contact with Titanium Dioxide may cause eye irritation with
tearing, pain or blurred vision.
Results of a DuPont epidemiology study showed that employees who
had been exposed to Titanium Dioxide were at no greater risk of
developing lung cancer than were employees who had not been
exposed to Titanium Dioxide. No pulmonary fibrosis was found in
any of the employees and no association was observed between
Titanium Dioxide exposure and chronic respiratory disease or x-ray
abnormalities. Based on the results of this study, DuPont
concludes that Titanium Dioxide will not cause lung cancer or
chronic respiratory disease in humans at concentrations
experienced in the workplace.
METHANOL
The fatal dose of Methyl Alcohol by ingestion is from 60 to 250 ml.
Inhalation of Methyl Alcohol may cause irritation of the nose and
throat with sneezing, sore throat or runny nose.
Skin contact with Methyl Alcohol may cause irritation with
itching, burning, redness, swelling or rash. Skin permeation may
occur in amounts capable of producing the effects of systemic
toxicity.
Eye contact with Methyl Alcohol may cause eye irritation with
tearing, pain or blurred vision.
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Ingestion of Methyl Alcohol may cause irritation of the digestive
tract with stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea;
however there may be no symptoms at all.
Inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with Methyl Alcohol may
cause temporary mild depression of the central nervous system with
dizziness, confusion, incoordination or drowsiness followed by an
asymptomatic period usually ranging from 12 to 24 hours.
Metabolic acidosis develops followed by ocular toxicity (visual
disturbance including blindness). Other effects include
non-specific effects such as headache, nausea and weakness. Gross
overexposure may cause pathological changes in the liver and
kidneys; nerve damage with numbness, weakness or muscle rigidity;
tremors; convulsions; and fatality.
Increased susceptibility to the effects of Methyl Alcohol may be
observed in persons with pre-existing disease of the nervous
system, visual system, liver, kidneys, and cardiovascular system.
Carcinogenicity Information
The following components are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as
carcinogens.
Material IARC NTP OSHA ACGIH
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR WHITE GRADE) 2B
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION
If exposed to fumes from overheating or combustion, move to fresh
air. Consult a physician if symptoms persist.
SKIN CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and water.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
Flash Ignition Temperature: No Data Available
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
The solid polymer can be combusted only with difficulty.
Dust from "DUPONT" "BIOMAX" TPS2001 can form an explosive
mixture in the air. Information about special precautions
needed for bulk handling is available upon request.
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 and alcohols, oxides of
sodium.
Extinguishing Media
Water, CO2, Foam.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and 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
Sweep up pellets or sheet to avoid slipping hazard.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
See FIRST AID and PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTIONS.
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
In the event the polymer is heated above 200 C (392 F), local
ventilation should be used to avoid exposure to fumes. Use
ventilation to avoid exposure of personnel to dust.
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. A full face mask
respirator provides protection from eye irritation.
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. Protection provided by air purifying
respirators is limited. 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
"BIOMAX" BIOPOLYMER RESIN ALL IN SYNONYM LIST BIOS008
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
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR WHITE GRADE)
PEL (OSHA) : 15 mg/m3, total dust, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 10 mg/m3, total dust, 8 Hr. TWA, A4
AEL * (DuPont) : 10 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
METHANOL
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PEL (OSHA) : 200 ppm, 260 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 200 ppm, 8 Hr. TWA, Skin
STEL 250 ppm
AEL * (DuPont) : 200 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
% Volatiles : <15 WT% (predominantly water )
Solubility in Water : Will swell in water at room temperature.
Odor : Mild
Form : Solid
Color : Clear or pigmented
Specific Gravity : 1.3-1.5
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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 150 C (302 F) .
Incompatibility with Other Materials
None reasonably foreseeable.
Decomposition
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS - carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbon oxidation products including organic acids,
aldehydes and alcohols, oxides of sodium.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
Titanium Dioxide
Oral ALD: > 24,000 mg/kg in rats
Dermal ALD: > 10, 000 mg/kg in rabbits
Inhalation 4 hour ALC: > 6.82 mg/L in rats
Animal testing indicates Titanium Dioxide is a moderate eye
irritant and a slight skin irritant, but is not a skin sensitizer
in animals.
Repeated and long term ingestion of Titanium Dioxide caused no
significant toxicological effects.
Repeated exposure by inhalation to high doses of Titanium Dioxide
caused a typical dust cell reaction.
In lifetime inhalation studies at levels up to 250 mg/m3, no
compound-related clinical signs of toxicity were seen in the
exposed animals. Slight pulmonary fibrosis was seen at 50 and 250
mg/m3 respirable dust levels but not at 10 mg/m3. There was no
evidence of cancer in animals exposed to 10 or 50 mg/m3 respirable
Titanium Dioxide. Microscopic lung tumors were seen in 17 percent
of the rats exposed to 250 mg/m3 respirable Titanium Dioxide. The
lung tumors seen in the rat were different from common human lung
cancers, relative to anatomic type and location, occurred only at
dust levels which overwhelmed the animals lung clearance mechanism
and, therefore, are of questionable biological relevance for man.
In lifetime animal feeding tests at levels up to 50,000 ppm,
Titanium Dioxide showed no evidence of cancer or other significant
adverse effects in either rats or mice. No animal data are
available to define the developmental or reproductive toxicity of
Titanium Dioxide. Tests have shown that Titanium Dioxide does not
cause genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures, or
in animals.
METHANOL
Methyl Alcohol
Oral LD50: 9,100 mg/kg in rats
Dermal LD50 15,840 mg/kg in rabbits
Inhalation 1 hour LC50: > 145,000 ppm in rats
Animal testing indicates Methyl Alcohol is an eye and skin
irritant.
Eye contact with Methyl Alcohol caused clouding of the eye
(corneal opacity).
Repeated skin contact with higher concentrations of Methyl Alcohol
caused some mortality.
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Single exposure by ingestion caused narcosis, liver effects, and
hypothermia. Repeated exposure caused pathological changes of the
eyes and acidosis.
Repeated exposure by inhalation caused irritation of the eyes, and
blindness.
No animal data are available to define the carcinogenicity of
Methyl Alcohol. Exposure of pregnant rats shows the following
developmental effects: reduced birth weight, bone abnormalities,
and behavioral abnormalities. Exposure of pregnant mice shows the
following developmental effects: reduced birth weight, resorption,
and bone abnormalities. No adequate animal data are available to
define the reproductive effects of Methyl Alcohol. Tests have
shown that Methyl Alcohol does not cause genetic damage in
bacterial or mammalian cell cultures, or in animals. Methyl
Alcohol has not been tested for its ability to cause permanent
genetic damage in reproductive cells of mammals (not tested for
heritable genetic damage).
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
No data is available. Toxicity is expected to be low. Do
not discharge into streams, ponds, lakes, or sewers.
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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
Proper Shipping Name : Not applicable
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
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)- Titanium Dioxide (for White grade).
WARNING - SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM -
Acetaldehyde, Ethylene oxide, Formaldehyde, Hydrazine, and
1,4-dioxane.
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) - Titanium Dioxide (for White grade).
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OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
NPCA-HMIS Rating
Health :0
Flammability :1
Reactivity :0
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use
conditions.
Additional Information
MEDICAL USE: CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications
involving permanent implantation in the human body.
"BIOMAX" is intended for industrial use and is expressly
not for use in cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical or
similar applications. 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 : S. C. FEINBERG
DUPONT PACKAGING & INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS
Address : CHESTNUT RUN PLAZA 713
WILMINGTON, DE 19880-0713
Telephone : 302-999-4124
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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