EMS CAT AL OG NO: 50425-XX
EMS PR ODUCT : Aclar Film
DAT E: Januar y 15, 2002
PAGE NUMB E R : One of 9
MAT ER I AL S AFET Y DAT A S HEET
T he information contained herein is based on data considered accurate.
However,
no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the
results to be obtained from the use thereof.
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property damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such
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S ect ion 1: I dent ificat ion
Product Name: Aclar Film
Chemical Name/Synonyms... Polychlorotrifluoroethyelene
Chlorotrifluoroethene 1,
1-Difluoroethene C opolymer
ACLAR庐 33C also 22A, 22C 88A
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Product Use.............. Plastic film for use in microscopy
and histology laboratories
Chemical family.......... Fluoro polymer films
C # ..................鈥?.. 9010-75-7
AS
Chemical Formula...... Not known
S ect ion 2 Composit ion / I nfor mat ion on I ngr edient s
I NGREDI ENT NAME C NUMBER
AS WEI G %
HT
Chlorotrifluoroethene 1, 9010-75-7 99-100
1-Difluoroethene C opolymer
T race impurities and additional material names not listed above may also
appear in Section 15 near the end of the MSDS. T hese materials may be
listed for local "Right-T o-Know" compliance and for other reasons.
S ect ion 3: Hazar d I dent ificat ion
Emer gency over view:
A clear plastic film. Not considered hazardous under normal usage.
C release irritating and/or toxic vapors at elevated processing
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temperatures or if involved in a fire. Caution should be exercised
about not permitting the film to come in contact with a hot plate
that is going to take the AC LAR film beyond the point where vapors
are released from the film.
P ot ent ial Healt h Hazar ds:
Skin: Not considered hazardous. Molten polymer may cause
thermal burns.
Eyes: Not considered hazardous. May cause mechanical irritation
if film comes into contact with the eye.
I nhalation: Not a route of exposure under normal usage. Elevated
processing temperatures may release irritating vapors,
and large amounts of cutting could generate irritating
particulates.
I ngestion: Not a route of exposure. Not considered hazardous.
Delayed Effects: None known.
Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: No known conditions are aggravated
by this material.
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I ngredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen
lists are listed below.
I NGR EDI ENT NAME NT P S T AT US I AR C S T AT US OS HA L I S T
Not applicable
S ect ion 4: Fir st Aid Measur es
T ake pr oper pr ecaut ions t o ensur e your own healt h and safet y bef or e
at t empt ing t o r escue and pr oviding fir st aid. For specif ic inf or mat ion
r efer t o t he Emer gency Over view in S ect ion of t his MS DS .
Skin: I f molten material contacts the skin, immediately flush the
skin with large amounts of water to cool the affected tissue
and polymer. Do not attempt to peel polymer from skin. G et
medical attention immediately.
Eyes: None needed under normal usage. I f material comes into contact
with the eye, flush eyes with water while holding eyelids apart
to ensure complete irrigation.
I nhalation: None needed under normal usage. I f exposed to vapors at
elevated processing temperatures, remove to fresh air.
I ngestion: None needed.
Advice to physician: None.
S ect ion 5: Fir e Fight ing Measur es
Flammable Properties
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Flash Point Method: Not applicable.
Autoignition T emperature: Not determined.
Upper flame limit (volume % in air): Not applicable. Non-volatile solid.
Lower flame limit (volume % in air): Not applicable. Non-volatile solid.
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Flame propagation rate (solids): Not determined.
OSHA Flammability class: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: C arbon dioxide, dry chemical foam, water or
other agents as appropriate for materials in
surrounding fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: G aseous products may be evolved
if the film is heated to very high
temperatures and they should be
regarded as hazardous.
Special Fire Fighting Precautions/I nstructions:
Wear NI OSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing.
S ect ion 6: Accident al R elease Measur es
In Case of Spill or Other Release:
(Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Collect and place in a solid waste container.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local
authorities. S ee S ect ion 15 r egar ding r epor t ing r equir ement s.
S ect ion 7: Handling and S t or age
Normal Handling: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Use normal personal hygiene and good housekeeping. I f intended for food
or pharmaceutical packaging applications, the product should be handled
according to applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (G MPs).
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry area, away from direct heat
or sunlight. I f intended for food or pharmaceutical packaging applications,
keep away from pesticides, PC and other hazardous chemicals.
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S ect ion 8: Exposur e Cont r ols and Per sonal P r ot ect ion
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Engineer ing Cont r ols:
G eneral room ventilation is adequate for vacuum forming operations
where the film is not heated above 375 掳F (190 掳C I n heat sealing
).
and other operations which heat the film to temperatures of 555 掳F
(290 掳C or higher, local exhaust ventilation should be used at points
)
of fume generation to maintain exposure below the PEL/T LV exposure limits.
P er sonal P r ot ect ive Equipment
S kin P r ot ect ion:
Not normally required. Use heat resistant gloves if handling
melted material.
Eye P r ot ect ion:
As a general practice in manufacturing areas, safety glasses that
conform to ANSI Z87.1 should be worn.
R espir at or y Pr ot ect ion:
Under normal usage, not normally required. A NI OSH/MSHA approved
respirator should be worn in areas where the PEL/T LV is exceeded.
Additional Recommendations: None.
Exposure Guidelines
I NGR EDI ENT NAME ACGI H T L V OS HA PEL OT HER L I MI T
No ingredients listed in this section.
Ot her Exposur e L imit s for P ot ent ial Decomposit ion of Pr oduct s
Hydrogen Chloride: AC I H T LV-C
G eiling = 5 ppm (7.5 mg/m鲁 );
OSHA PEL-C eiling = 5 ppm (7 mg/m鲁 ).
Hydrogen Fluoride: AC I H T LV-C
G eiling = 3 ppm (2.6 mg/m鲁 );
OSHA PEL-T WA = 3 ppm as F, OSHA PEL-ST EL = 6 ppm as F.
S ect ion 9: Physical and Chemical Pr oper t ies
Appearance: C lear plastic film.
Physical state: Solid.
Odor: None.
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Specific G ravity (water = 1.0): 2.08-2.12
Solubility in Water (weight% ): Negligible.
pH: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Melting Point: 374-403 掳F (190-206 掳C )
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature.
Vapor Density (air = 1.0): Not determined.
Evaporation Rate: Not determined.
% Volatiles: Negligible.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
S ect ion 10: S t abilit y and R eact ivit y
Nor mally S t able? (Condit ions t o Avoid)
Normally stable. Avoid exposure to open flame or temperatures exceeding
recommended processing temperatures. T he maximum temperature to which
the
film can be exposed will vary with exposure (dwell) time. Any such heating
should be done under exhaust fume hood conditions and the breathing of
vapors should be avoided.
I ncompat ibilit ies:
Alkali metal complexes and organic amines. Highly chlorinated-fluorinated
solvents, nitrogen tetroxide and chlorine gas tend to plasticize the film.
Silicones tend to induce stress cracking.
Hazar dous Decomposit ion Pr oduct s:
T hermal decomposition products may include hydrogen chloride, hydrogen
fluoride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and combustion by-products
(oxidized and non-oxidized hydrocarbons).
Hazar dous Polymer izat ion:
Will not occur.
S ect ion 11: T oxicological I nfor mat ion
I mmediat e (Acut e) Effect s:
Not determined.
Delayed (S ubchr onic and Chr onic) Effect s:
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None known.
Other Data:
None.
S ect ion 12: Ecological I nfor mat ion
Exotoxicity: Exotoxicity is expected to be low based on the near zero
water solubility of the polymer. Material is considered inert and not
expected to be biodegradable or toxic.
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to occur.
S ect ion 13: Disposal Consider at ions
R CR A
I s the unused product a RC hazardous waste if discarded? No.
RA
Other Disposal Considerations:
Dispose of in compliance with Federal, state and local government
regulations. Usually considered an inert packaging material that
can be recycled or land filled. I ncineration is not a preferred
disposal method because of the possible formation of hydrogen
chloride and hydrogen fluoride.
T he information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or
alterations to the product such as mixing with other materials may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the
RC classification and the proper disposal method.
RA
S ect ion 14: T r anspor t I nfor mat ion
US DOT Hazard Class: Not regulated.
US DOT I D Number: Not applicable, none assigned.
S ect ion 15: R egulat or y I nfor mat ion
T oxic S ubst ances Cont r ol Act (T S CA)
T SC I nventory Status: Listed on the T SC I nventory.
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Other T SC I ssues: None.
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S AR A T I T L E I I I / CER CL A
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "T hreshold Planning Quantities"
(T PQs) exist for the following ingredients.
I NGR EDI ENT NAME S AR A/ CER CL A R Q (lb) S AR A EHS T PQ (lb)
No ingredients listed in this section.
S pills r esult ing in t he loss of any ingr edient at or above it s R Q
r equir es immediat e not ificat ion t o t he Nat ional R esponse Cent er
(1-800-424-8802) and t o your L ocal Emer gency Planning Commit t ee.
S ECT I ON 311 HAZ AR D CL AS S : None.
T he following ingredients are SARA 313 "T oxic Chemicals". C numbers
AS
and weight percents are found in Section 2.
I NGR EDI ENT NAME COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
S t at e R ight -T o-Know
I n addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are
listed for state right-to-know purposes.
I NGR EDI ENT NAME W EI GHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
Addit ional R egulat or y I nfor mat ion
Use in Food Packaging - Unit ed S t at es:
LAR庐 films listed in Section 1 are acceptable for use in
AC
handling and packaging of food when used in accordance with U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) regulation 21C 177.1380. Films designated 22A,
FR
22C and 88A are prepared from resins meeting all of the specifications and
extraction requirements of 21C 177.1380 (a) (1) and (c) (1), and (2).
FR
Films designated 33C are prepared from resins meeting all of the
specifications and extraction requirements of 21C 177.1380 (a) (1) and
FR
(c) (1), (2) and (3).
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P har maceut ical P ackaging - Unit ed S t at es:
Drug Master File No. 1578 has been established with the U.S.
LAR庐 films.
Food and Drug Administration for AC
Non-Food or P har maceut ical Packaging:
T he above information is provided only with respect to use in food and
pharmaceutical packaging applications. I f this product is intended for
use in other FDA-regulated end uses, firms specializing in the distribution
of this product so such industries should be contacted or the manufacturer
should be contacted directly.
W HMI S Classificat ion (CANADA):
Not a controlled substance. (Considered to be a manufactured article.)
For eign I nvent or y S t at us:
T he base monomers are listed on the EI NEC I nventory.
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Califor nia Pr op. 65:
Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer products
into the State of C alifornia to provide a warning statement if the product
contains ingredients for which the State has found to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. I f this product contains an ingredient
listed by the State of C alifornia to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity,
it will be listed below:
None
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