MS MSDS Glass fiber reinforced, mineral toughened black PBT 鈥? Rev 1
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No. Glass fiber reinforced,
mineral toughened black PBT
Date 鈥? Revised: 13/10/06
Revision reason: Detail on the California
Proposition 65
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Glass fibers reinforced, mineral, toughened black PBT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Glass fibers reinforced, mineral, toughened black
PBT
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE
Groupe Lavergne 鈥? LPC Div.
NUMBER:
8800 Crescent 1, Ville d鈥橝njou
(514) 354 - 5757
Canada (Quebec)
H1J 1C8
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name wt.% CAS Number
Poly (buthylene terephtalate) 50 - 70 30965-26-5
Plasticizer (trade secret) 0-4
Nucleants, antioxidants, toughener (trade secret) < 20
Calcium Carbonate 10 鈥? 20 1317-65-3
Chopped glass fibers 10 鈥? 40 65997-17-3
Carbon Black 0鈥?2 1333-86- 4
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARENCE: Black textured plastic pellets.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: This product contains carbon black, which have been identified
as respiratory tract irritant. The carbon black has been identified as group 2B possible
carcinogen by IARC. Calcium carbonate may contain trace amounts of crystalline silica
(0.1%)(CAS # 14808-60-7) which has been found by IARC 鈥渓imited evidence of
carcinogenetic of crystalline silica to human鈥?. However, during the transport, manipulation,
process and handling parts made from this material, users are not expected to come in direct
contact with carbon black or calcium carbonate because the carbon black and calcium
carbonate are fully encapsulated in a mass of high molecular weight polymer.
This product as shipped is not classified as combustible dust; however, a combustible
concentration of dust may occur if fines are suspended in air. Avoid contact with strong
reducing agents. During the process of these materials, at the temperatures above their
melting point, fumes may be produced , which contain carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
trace levels of phenols, alkylphenols, diarylphtalate and other unidentified organic
compounds that come from possible breakdown of the material. Adequate room and process
equipment ventilation should be provided. Spilled material may present slipping hazard.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: may cause eye irritation.
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation. Exposure to molten resin
cause thermal burns.
INGESTION: Not applicable.
INHALATION: Dust and process vapors may be irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory
tract.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES: Irritation or redness.
SKIN: Irritation or redness.
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INGESTION: Not applicable.
INHALATION: irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
ACUTE TOXICITY
May cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation
CARCINOGENICITY:
This product contains carbon black which has been identified as a Group B possible
carcinogen by IARC. The traces of crystalline silica in calcium carbonate were found by
IARC of limited evidence of carcinogenicity. However, no risk of direct exposure to carbon
black and crystalline silica during transportation, handling and processing of this material is
expected because the carbon black and calcium carbonate are fully encapsulated in a high
molecular weight resin.
The ACGIH gives fibrous glass dust a A5 designation meaning the substance is not
considered to be carcinogen (Threshold limit Values 鈥? 1995-1996 ACGIH booklet)
Tetrahydrofuran: NTP has conducted a program during 2 years where mice and rats
(50/sex/group) were exposed to concentration of 0,200,600 or 1800 ppm via inhalation
during 6hours/days, 5 days/week for 104 weeks. Under those conditions there was some
evidence of carcinogenic activity of tetrahydrofuran in male F344/N rats based on increased
incidences of renal tubule adenoma or carcinoma (combined) at 600and 1800 ppm. There
was no evidence of carcinogenic activity of tetrahydrofuran in female F344/N rats or males
B6CF1 mice. There was clear evidence of carcinogenic activity of tetrahydrofuran in female
B6C3F1 mice based on increased incidences of hepatocellular observed at 1800ppm
MUTAGENICITY
Not known.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None known
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: None known
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Pre exiting lung disease may be aggravated
with exposure to dust and process vapors.
ROUTE OF ENTRY: Skin, eye, and inhalation.
TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: None known.
IRRITANCY: May cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation.
SENSITIZATION: None known.
WARNING CAUTION LABELS: Burn risk 鈥? Avoid contact with molten resin.
Explosion risk 鈥? Prevent accumulation of dust particles.
Slipping risk 鈥? Keep walking surface free of spilled material.
Vapor risk 鈥? Provide ventilation to avoid exposure to process vapors.
HEALTH HAZARDS: None known.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Spilled material may present slipping hazard. Exposure to molten
resin may cause thermal burns.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. If
molten resin comes in contact with skin, cool under ice water or running stream of water.
DO NOT attempt to remove the material from the skin. Removal could result in severe
tissue damage. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: If pellets are ingested get medical assistance.
INHALATION: Get out to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen .Get medical
attention. Processing fumes evolved at recommanded processing conditions may contain
trace amounts of tetrahydrofuran (typically less than 1 ppm). NTP has listed tetrahydrofuran
as a carcinogen. Extreme processing conditions or temperatures may result in higher levels.
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ANTIDOTES: Not applicable.
NOTES TO THE PHYSICIAN: None.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS: None.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: 650掳C (1200掳F), estimated
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not yet determined.
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A. requires a continuous flame source to ignite.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water spray and foam. Carbon dioxide and dry chemical
are not recommended because their lack of cooling capacity may permit re-ignition.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ketones,
trace levels of phenols, alkylphenols, diarylcarbonate, and unidentified organic compounds.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product as shipped is not defined as combustible dust. However,
a combustible concentration of dust may occur when fines are suspended in air.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Standard procedures for Class A fires.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self 鈥? contained pressure demand
breathing apparatus, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear).
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
ENVIROMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
WATER SPILL: Keep pellets out of water ways.
LAND SPILL: Not yet determined.
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AIR SPILL: Not yet determined.
RELEASE NOTE: None.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Keep away from heat, sparks, sun radiation and flame.
HANDLING Ground and bond containers when transferring material.
STORAGE: This product should not be stored near strong reducing agents like strong
bases, hydroxide containers, amine. Store the boxes or bags of material in areas protected
with automated sprinklers.
STORAGE TEMPERATURES: maximum 60掳C (140掳F).
SHELF LIFE: Not yet determined.
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD: Static charge may accumulate
during transfers of these materials. Ground and bond when transferring.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
3
ppm mg/m3
ppm mg/m
3.5(1)
Carbon black TWA 3.5
(2)
Fibrous Glass TLV 15 10
5(1)
Calcium Carbonate 10 15
5(1)
Tetrahydrofuran TWA 200 590 50
(1) Respirable fractions
(2) Total nuisance dust
Note: because the carbon black, calcium carbonate and glass fibers are fully encapsulated in
a mass of high molecular weight polymer, the direct exposure are not likely to occur during
the handling, transport or process of these materials.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Provide adequate protection in areas where molten material is possible to emerge.
Provide adequate process equipment and room ventilation in order to minimize exposure to
process vapors. Processing fume condense may be a fire hazard and toxic; remove
periodically from exhaust hoods, duct work and other surfaces using appropriate personal
protection.
Check all the equipment grounding in areas where dust is expected to produce.
Eliminate all ignition sources like welding device, open flame during the maintenance
operations.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields.
SKIN: Wear gloves when handling material.
RESPIRATORY: Respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134; ANSI Z88.2
Or CSA Z.94.4-93.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear high temperature protective clothing when handling or
processing resins in the molten state.
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WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Do not eat or smoke in areas where materials are
handled or processed.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid.
ODOR: Slight fruity odor.
APPEARENCE: Pellets.
COLOR: Black.
VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: Not determined.
FREEZING POINT: Not applicable.
MELTING POINT: > 200掳C (390掳F) presents a narrow melting range
BOILING POINT: Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: > 1
WATER SOLUBILITY: Negligible.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
MOLECULAR WHEGHT: Not available.
10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: At elevated temperatures the material
will begin to decompose, producing fumes that contain carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
trace levels of phenol, alkylphenols diarylphtalate and unidentified organic compounds.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Reducing materials, amines.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
POLY(BUTHYLENE TEREPHTALATE) RESIN:
INHALATION: Low hazard for usual industrial handling or commercial handling by trained
personnel.
EYES: Molten material will produce thermal burns
SKIN: Molten material will produce thermal burns.
INGESTION: Low ingestion hazard.
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA:
Oral LD-50 (rat): > 5000mg/kg (highest dose tested)
Inhalation LC-50: not available.
Dermal LD-50 (rabbit): > 2000mg/kg
Skin irritation (guinea pig): slight.
Skin sensitization (guinea pig): none.
Eye irritation (rabbit): slight to moderate.
REPEAT TOXICITY DATA:
Oral study (2 weeks, rat): No Observed Effect Level (NOEL) = 1% in diet (highest dose tested)
TETRAHYDROFURAN:
NTP has conducted a program during 2 years where mice and rats (50/sex/group) were exposed
to concentration of 0,200,600 or 1800 ppm via inhalation during 6hours/days, 5 days/week for
104 weeks. Under those conditions there was some evidence of carcinogenic activity of
tetrahydrofuran in male F344/N rats based on increased incidences of renal tubule adenoma or
carcinoma (combined) at 600and 1800 ppm. There was no evidence of carcinogenic activity of
tetrahydrofuran in female F344/N rats or males B6CF1 mice. There was clear evidence of
carcinogenic activity of tetrahydrofuran in female B6C3F1 mice based on increased incidences
of hepatocellular observed at 1800ppm.
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GLASS FIBERS:
INHALATION: Respirable fibers can penetrate to the 鈥渄eep鈥? lung area.
According to WHO, man made mineral fibers with diameter equal or greater than 3 microns
are not respirable. According to NIOSH fibers with diameters equal to or greater than 3.5micons
are non respirable. The glass fibers used in this product have a diameter of 10 鈥? 13microns.
However, carbon black calcium carbonate and glass fibers, presents in this product are
fully encapsulated and no direct contact is expected during the handling, transport and
Processing of this material.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Not available.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not available
DEGRADABILITY: Not available.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: 1. Recycle (reprocess)
2. Incineration including energy recovery of waste material in a
permitted facility in accordance with local, state provincial or
federal regulations.
3. Landfilling in a licensed facility in accordance with local, state,
provincial or federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This material is not regulated by DOT, IMO, IATA, Canadian TDG and associated
regulations, ADR or RID.
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15.REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TSCA: All ingredients in this product are in compliance with TSCA
Calcium carbonate is listed, CAS # 1317-65-3
CLEAN WATER ACT: This product is regulated under EPA鈥檚 Clean Water Act/NDPES
rules as 鈥? non floating material禄. This product is considered 鈥渟ignificant material鈥? under the
EPA鈥檚 storm water permit rules.
CERCLA: 40 CFR part 302, table 302.4 calcium carbonate is not listed.
ACGIH: None of the ingredients is listed.
NTP: none of the ingredients is listed.
SARA sections title III 311, 312 and 313 and 40CFR part 372: none.
U.S. EPA-TCLP: 40CFR part 261-24, apendix II table 1, No noticeable amount of toxic
substances leaches out.
U.S. RCRA: none of the ingredients of these materials are classified as hazardous waste
under Section 3001 of RCRA and under regulation 40 CFR part 261.4(b) (7).
CANADA
WHMIS: This MSDS meets WHMIS format requirements.
CANADIAN DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST: as a naturally occurring substance
calcium carbonate is on the list.
ONTARIO 309 & QUEBEC 鈥? Classe 1 Annexe III: calcium carbonate and its reject
comply the regulations. No hazardous compound leaches.
CEPA: All ingredients are listed on the DSL. Fibrous glass is on the Ingredient Disclosure
List and it must be listed as an ingredient on MSDS for 鈥渃ontrolled products鈥? with fiber
glass concentrations greater than 1%.
STATES WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Carbon black Massachusetts Right To Know List 鈥? (present) 鈥? exempt when
encapsulated or if particles are not present and cannot be substantially
generated through use of the product.
Minnesota Hazardous Substance List 鈥? carcinogen
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New Jersey Right to Know List 鈥? Present
Pennsylvania Right To Know List 鈥? Present
California Proposition 65 : Encapsulated carbon black is not listed
Glass fibers Not contain chemical ingredients listed by the Pennsylvania ,
New Jersey or Massachusetts Right to Know Law in excess of the
amounts requiring reporting on such substances MSDS or labels.
California Proposition 65 : Encapsulated glass fiber is not listed
Calcium carbonate California proposition 65: calcium carbonate is not listed.
PBT resin California Proposition 65 : PBT resin is not listed
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16.OTHER INFORMATION
PREPAIRED BY: Sophie Chhun Title: Product Development
APROVED BY: Title: Quality Manager
Christian Filion
REVISION SUMMARY: New product
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this MSDS has been compiled from sources, which GROUPE
LAVERGNE considers reliable and accurate to the best of GROUPE LAVERGNE鈥檚
knowledge.
The information relates only to specific product described above, and not to use of the
product in combination with another material. GROUPE LAVERGNE neither assumes, nor
authorizes anyone to assume on GROUPE LAVERGNE behalf, any liability in connection
with the use of the information in this MSDS. Customers and other users should do their own
testing before
making commercial use of the product to ensure that the product is fit for intended
application and any waste material is disposed off, safely, properly, and legally.
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GROUPE LAVERGNE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION)
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.THE CUSTOMER OR OTHER USER OF THE PRODUCT ASSUMES ALL
RISK AND LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER
USED ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER MATERIALS.GROUPE
LAVERGNE IN NO EVENT SHALL GROUPE LAVERGNE BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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