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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No. S.031
Date 鈥? Revised: 10/09/2007
Revision reason: New RoHS std
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: PC-135
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Black polycarbonate compound
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Groupe Lavergne (514) 354 - 5757
8800 1ier Croissant, Montr茅al
Canada (Quebec)
H1J 1C8
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name wt.% CAS Number
Poly(bisphenol 鈥? A carbonate) 94 - 98 111211-39-3
Mold release (trade secret) <1
Carbon Black <5 1333-86- 4
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARENCE: Black plastic pellets.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: This product contains carbon black, which have been identified
as respiratory tract irritants. The carbon black has been identified as group 2B possible
carcinogen by IARC.
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However, during the transport, manipulation, process and handling parts made from this
material, is not expected a direct contact with carbon black because the carbon black is full
encapsulated in a masse 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, diarylcarbonate 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 irritate the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES: Irritation or redness.
SKIN: Irritation or redness.
INGESTION: Not applicable.
INHALATION: irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
ACUTE TOXICITY
May cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation
CARCINOGENICITY:
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This product contains carbon black which has been identified as a Group B possible
carcinogen by IARC. However, is not expected any risk of direct exposure to carbon black,
during transportation, handling and processing of this material, because the carbon black are
fully encapsulated in a high molecular weight resin.
MUTAGENICITY
Not known.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None known
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: None known
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.
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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.
ANTIDOTES: Not applicable.
NOTES TO THE PHYSICIAN: None.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS: None.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: 630掳C (1166掳F), estimated
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not yet determined.
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A. requires a continuous flame source to ignite.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ketones,
traces levels of phenols, alkylphenols, diarylcarbonate, and unidentified organic compounds.
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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. ACCIDENDAL 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.
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 and 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.
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ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD: Since static charge may
accumulate during the transfers of these materials it is advised to ground and bond when
transferring.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
ppm
(1)
Airborne Carbon black TWA 3.5 3.5
(1)
Breathable fractions
Note: because the carbon black is fully encapsulated in a masse of high molecular weight
polymer, the direct exposure is 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 dusk 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.
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear high temperature protective clothing when handling or
processing resin in the molten state.
WORK HIGIENIC 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: > 180掳C ( 356掳F) does not present a sharp melting point, but softens
gradually over a wide temperature 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 diarylcarbonate and unidentified organic compounds.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Reducing materials.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
POLYCARBONATE RESIN:
SKIN: Product not considered primary skin irritant
Draize Skin Primary Irritation Score (rabbit) for similar products, in finely divided form, for 24
hours exposure is 0.not expected to be a skin sensitizer based on results of Modified Buehler
Guinea pig Sensitization Test from similar products. Dermal LD50 (rabbit) > 2g/kg, estimated.
ACUTE ORAL: Oral LD50 (rat) > 5g/kg, estimated.
ACUTE INHALATION: Processing fumes from similar products are not considered toxic. In
acute inhalation tests, laboratory rats were exposed to processing fumes at concentrations
exaggerating those that would likely occur in workplace situations. No deaths or signs of
toxicity, except transient irritancy in some cases, were noted during 6 hours fume exposure tests.
There were no distinct or consistent treatment related tissue or organ changes noted in gross
necropsies.
SUBCHRONIC: In subchronic testing, the base resin was considered physiologically inert when
fed to rats for 8 weeks at a dietary level of 6%.
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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.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This material is not regulated by DOT, IMO, IATA, Canadian TDG and associated
regulations, ADR or RID.
15.REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TSCA: All ingredients in this product are in compliance with TSCA
CLEAN WATER ACT: This product is regulated under EPA鈥檚 Clean Water Act/NDPES
rules as 鈥渘on floating material禄. This product is considered 鈥渟ignificant material鈥? under the
EPA鈥檚 storm water permit rules.
CANADA
WHMIS: This MSDS meets WHMIS format requirements.
CEPA: All ingredients are listed on the DSL.
EUROPE
RoHS 2002/45/EC: Under the European Union Directive, the process of this material does
not include the use of heavy metals or heavy metals compounds of lead, cadmium, mercury,
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hexavalent chromium and flame retardant based on polybrominated bisphenyls and
polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
STATES WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Carbon black Massachusetts Right to Know List 鈥? (present) 鈥? exempts when
encapsulated or if particles are not present and cannot be substantially
generated through use of the product.
Minnesota Hazardous Substance List 鈥? carcinogen
New Jersey Right to Know List 鈥? Present
Pennsylvania Right To Know List 鈥? Present.
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16.OTHER INFORMATION
PREPAIRED BY: Sophie Chhun Title: Product Development
APROVED BY: Title: QC Manager
Christian Filion
RREVISION SUMMARY:
RoHS review
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this MSDS has been compiled from sources, which GROUP
LAVERGNE INC. considers reliable and accurate to the best of GROUPE LAVERGNE
INC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 INC. neither assumes,
nor authorizes anyone to assume on GROUPE LAVERGNE INC. 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 INC. 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 INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL GROUPE LAVERGNE INC. BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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