MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tuf-Glide鈩? Thread Seal Tape with PTFE
SECTION I 鈥? PRODUCT INFORMATION
Distributor鈥檚 name: Allied Rubber & Gasket Company
2610 Commerce Way
Vista, Ca 92081
In case of emergency: Contact your local poison control center
For information call: (800) 854-1015
Date prepared: 1/23/2007
Product name: Tuf-Glide鈩? Teflon Tape
SECTION II 鈥? HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Components: Polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE) (Specific Chemical Identity)
OSHA PEL: Not Applicable
ACHIH TLV: Not Applicable
%: 100%
CAS No.: 9002-84
PTFE tape, as such, is not a hazardous material. It is a processed solid polymer.
SECTION III 鈥? PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling point: Not Applicable Vapor pressure: Not Applicable
Vapor Density: Not Applicable Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance & odor: White & None Specific gravity (H2O = 1): 2.1 鈥? 2.2
Melting point: -341潞C (642潞F) Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
SECTION IV 鈥? FIRE AND EXPLOSTION DATA
Flash Point: Not Applicable Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
LEL: Not Applicable UEL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Not Applicable; Use media suitable for surrounding fire
Specific Fire Fighting Procedures: Self contained breathing apparatus with full face piece and
protective clothing if involved with other materials
Unusual Fire & Explosion hazards: Product will emit toxic fumes at high temperatures:
Above 800潞F 鈥? Tetrafluroethylene
Above 825潞F 鈥? Hexafluropropylene
Above 885潞F 鈥? Perfluroisbutylene
Above 930潞F 鈥? Carbon Fluoride
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SECTION V鈥? REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heating above 750潞F for prolonged periods
Instability (materials to avoid): Molten alkali metals; interhalogen compounds
Hazardous Decomposition or See section 4
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to avoid: None
Routes of Entry:
Inhalation? No toxic effects
Skin? Non-irritating/absorbing
Ingestion? PTFE shown to be inert when ingested by rats
Health Hazards
Acute: Flu like symptoms
Chronic: Could be fatal
Carcinogenicity:
NTP? No
ARC monographs? No
OSHA regulated? No
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: Flu like fever
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated: Respiratory Inflammation
Emergency & First Aid Procedures: Move to fresh air, refer to physician
SECTION VI 鈥? PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & USE
Steps to be taken in case material is released or
Spilled: Sweep up to prevent spillage on tape
Waste disposal method: No unusual precautions
Precautions to be taken in handling & storage: No unusual precautions
Other precautions: No unusual precautions
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SECTION VII 鈥? CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Not Applicable except in Section 4
Ventilation: Not Applicable
Protective Gloves: Not Applicable
Eye Protection: Not Applicable
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Not Applicable
Work/Hygienic Practices: No smoking while handling material; Clean spills
immediately
SECTION VIII 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazard Status: This product is not considered to be hazardous as defined by the U.S. OSHA
HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EPA SARA sec. 311/312 Hazard Categories: Not Applicable.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All ingredients contained in this product are listed on the U.S.
EPA TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.
HMIS Rating: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
NFPA (704) Rating: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
Please note: If you repackage or otherwise redistribute this product to industrial customers, a notice
similar to this one should be sent to that customer.
Disclaimer
The information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date issued to the best of the
manufacturer鈥檚 knowledge. ARGCO doesn鈥檛 warrant or guarantee its accuracy or reliability and shall
not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use thereof. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy
itself that the information offered for its consideration is suitable for its particular use.
END OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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