Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 47-610-15
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: BJA Cap Cushion Release Date: April 18, 2007
1. Product and Company Identification
Trade Name & Synonyms MSDS Code Number
鈥淓lvax鈥? all types except 4260,4310, 4320, 4353, CH555 VAX001
鈥淓lvax鈥? EP4875-1, EP6449,PE3486
Chemical Name Manufacture / Distributor
NA GAC International Inc.
C.A.S. Number Address
108-05-4 355 Knickerbocker Ave.
Bohemia, NY USA 11716
Grades or Minor Variant Identities Information Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
Product Use (for Canada) Emergency Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
2. Composition of Ingredients
Hazardous Components C.A.S. Number Exposure Limits %
Ethylene 鈥揤inyl Acetate Copolymer NA NA >=99.7
Vinyl Acetate 108-05-4 NA <=0.3
3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview
NA
Routes of Signs and Symptoms Single, Repeated, or Severity (Mild, Acute and Chronic Target
Exposure Lifetime Exposure Moderate, Severe) Health Effect(s) Organ(s)
NA NA NA Acute: Mechanical irritation. NA
Eye
NA NA NA Acute: No data are available. NA
Skin
However, based on experience with
handling these polymers, no
unusual dermatitis hazard is
expected from routine handling.
Molten polymer contacting the skin
will cause thermal burns.
NA NA NA Acute: Polymer is not respirable as NA
Inhalation
marketed. At processing
temperatures above 204 degrees C,
fumes irritating to the eyes, nose
and throat may be produced.
Exposure may result in redness,
tearing and itching in the eyes
together with soreness in the nose
and throat with coughing.
Chronic: Long 鈥搕erm inhalation
exposure of rats and mice to vinyl
acetate monomer at the 600 ppm
level produced irritation in all
animals and carcinomas in the nose
and airway of some animals. No
compound related effects were seen
at the 50 ppm level. Vinyl acetate
showed no carcinogenic effects in
ingestion tests at the 1000 ppm
level in drinking water.
NA NA NA Acute: The oral LD-50 in rats using NA
Ingestion
one type of Elvax is in excess of
1000 milligrams per kilogram of
body weight. Two week metabolic
tests with dogs and rats showed that
no significant amount of polymer
was retained by the animals. Two
types of Elvax were fed to rats for
90 days at the 5 and 10 % level in
the diet. No gross pathological
Page 1 of 5
Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 47-610-15
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: BJA Cap Cushion Release Date: April 18, 2007
changes were found. Elvax resins
have low toxicity.
Exposure limits: 鈥淓lvax鈥? NA NA NA NA
Other
resins all in synonym list
VAX001.
TLV (ACGIH): None
established.
PEL (OSHA):
Particulates not otherwise
regulated; 15mg/m3-8 hr
TWA-total dust; 5
mg/m3-8 hr TWA-
respirable dust.
Other applicable
exposure limits: AEL
(DuPont): 10 ppm-8 & 12
hr. TWA.
TLV(ACGIH): 10 ppm,
35 mg/m3-8 hr TWA, stel
20 ppm, 70 mg/m3.
PEL (OSHA): 10ppm, 30
mg/m3 鈥? 8 hr TWA,
STEL 20 ppm, 60
mg/m3.
* AEL is Dupont鈥檚
acceptable exposure
limit.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
None known.
Carcinogenicity (IARC, NTP)
None of the components in this material is listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Potential Environmental Effects
NA
4. First Aid Measures
Routes of Exposure First Aid Instructions Immediate Medical Attention Delayed Effects
In case of contact, immediately Call a physician. NA
Eye
flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes.
The compound is not likely to be Obtain medical treatment for NA
Skin
hazardous by skin contact, but thermal burn.
cleansing the skin after use is
advisable. If molten polymer gets
on skin, cool rapidly with cold
water. Do not attempt to peel
polymer from skin.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If Call a physician. NA
Inhalation
not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen.
NA NA NA
Ingestion
NA NA NA
Other
Note to Physicians (Treatment, Testing, and Monitoring)
NA
Page 2 of 5
Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 47-610-15
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: BJA Cap Cushion Release Date: April 18, 2007
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flashpoint & Method: Flammable (Explosive) Limits in Air Autoignition Temperature Other
260掳C /500 掳F Cleveland LEL: NA UEL: NA NA
NA
Method: Open cup.
Properties Contributing to Flammability Classification
Flame Propagation or Burning
Fire Intensity Health- , Flammability- , Reactivity-
Hazardous combustion products:
NA NA
Complete combustion gives
carbon dioxide and water.
Incomplete combustion gives, in
addition, carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbon oxidation products
including organic acids,
aldehydes, and alcohols.
Extinguishing Media Extinguishing Media to Avoid
Water, foam, dry chemical, CO2. NA
Protection and Procedures for Firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus if exposed to fumes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
The solid polymer can be combusted only with difficulty. An electrostatic charge can potentially build up when pouring pellets. Grounding
equipment is recommended.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Containment Techniques
NA
Spill/Leak Clean-Up Procedures and Equipment
Note: Review 鈥淔ire and explosion hazards鈥? and 鈥渟afety precautions鈥? before proceeding with clean up. Use appropriate 鈥減ersonal protective
equipment鈥? during clean up. Sweep up to avoid slipping hazard.
Evacuation Procedures
NA
Special Instructions
NA
Reporting Requirements
NA
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Practices and Warnings
NA
Storage Practices and Warnings
(掳C / 掳F). Store in cool dry place. Keep containers closed to prevent contamination.
Page 3 of 5
Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 47-610-15
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: BJA Cap Cushion Release Date: April 18, 2007
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Ventilation Other Engineering Controls
Local ventilation must be used over processing equipment to maintain NA
vinyl acetate concentration in air below 10 ppm.
Routes of Entry: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Normal Use: PPE for Emergencies:
Eye/Face Eye protection is recommended as good industrial hygiene practice. NA
Skin Gloves and long sleeve shirt are recommended, particularly when hot NA
polymer is being handled.
Inhalation A respirator is not needed if local ventilation is adequate to maintain NA
vinyl acetate vapors below 10 ppm.
General Hygiene Considerations and Work Practices
NA
Protective Measures During Repair and Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment
NA
Other Protective Measures and Equipment
NA
9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Appearance Odor
Pellets. Color: Translucent to white Mild ester-like
Boiling Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Normal Physical State:
Liquid Gas
Melting Point 掳C / 掳F N/A
Solid NA(Other) Freezing Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Specific Gravity or Density (H20=1) Solubility in Water pH
0.93-0.97 Negligible NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 20掳C) Vapor Density (AIR= 1) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
NA NA NA
Other
% Volatiles: Negligible
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Products Produced During Decomposition
Vinyl acetate, acetic acid, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon oxidation products including organic acids, aldehydes and alcohols.
Hazardous Polymerization? Conditions to Avoid
掳C / 掳F NA
May Occur May Not Occur
Stability? Conditions to Avoid
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions Unstable Temperatures above 230掳C / 446 掳F for short residence times;
temperatures above 204 degrees CN (399 degrees F) for long
residence times.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data, Epidemiology Studies, Carcinogenicity, Neurological Effects, Genetic or Reproductive Effects, or Structure Activity Data
Aquatic toxicity: No data but toxicity if expected to be low based on negligible water solubility of the resin.
Page 4 of 5
Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 47-610-15
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: BJA Cap Cushion Release Date: April 18, 2007
12. Ecological Information
Toxicity, Environmental Fate, Physical/Chemical Data, or Other Data Supporting Environmental Hazard Statements
NA
13. Disposal Considerations
Regulations
Waste disposal: Preferred options for disposal are (1) recycling, (2) incineration 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.
Properties (Physical/Chemical) Affecting Disposal
NA
14. Transport Information
Regulated for shipping? Proper Shipping Name Packing Group
BJA Cap Cushion NA
Yes No NA
Hazard Class Identification Number
Do changes in quantity, packaging, or shipment method change product classification?
NA NA
Yes No NA
Other
Section 313 supplier notification: This product contains no known toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the
emergency planning and community right-to-know act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
15. Regulatory Information
Federal Regulations
NA
International Regulations
NA
Other
State Right-To-Know Laws: No substances on the state hazardous substances list, for the states indicated below, are used in the manufacture of
products on this MSDS, with the exceptions indicated. While we do not specifically analyze these products, or the raw materials used in their
manufacture, for substances on various state hazardous substances lists, to the best of our knowledge the products on this MSDS contain no such
substances except for those specifically listed below:
Substances on the Pennsylvania Hazardous substances list present at a concentration of 1 % or more: None known.
Substances on the Pennsylvania special Hazardous substances list present at a concentration of 0.01 % or more: None known.
Non hazardous ingredients present at a concentration of 3 % or more required to be listed by Pennsylvania: Since this product contains no
hazardous substances as defined by the Pennsylvania R-T-K regulations, a MSDS is not required by law.
Warning: Substances known to the state of California to cause cancer: None known.
Warning: Substances known to the state of California to cause birth defects of other reproductive harm: None known.
16. Other Information
Supplier Number: 176/47 Supplier Release: November 9, 1990
N/A = not applicable. NA = not available, N/E = not established. N/D = not determined.
Page 5 of 5
|