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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No. NYLON 6 FG
Date 鈥? Revised: 14/11/2006
Revision reason: VYLONB41FHS
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: VYLON B 30F;VYLON B30FHS; All VYLON B 鈥? F products
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Nylon 6 Glass reinforced resin - Black
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE
LAVERGNE GROUP INC.
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
Polycaprolactam 60 - 80 25038-54-4
Stabilizers, lubricants (trade secret) <4
Chopped glass fibers 15 鈥? 45 65997-17-3
Carbon Black <5 1333-86- 4
Caprolactam < 0.8 105-60-2
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARENCE: Black textured plastic pellets.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: This product contains encapsulated carbon black. The airborne
carbon black has been identified as respiratory tract irritant. The airborne carbon black has
been identified as group 2B possible carcinogen by IARC.
However, during the transport, manipulation, process and handling of parts made from
this material, a direct contact with airborne carbon black is not expected because the
carbon black is fully encapsulated in a mass of high molecular weight polymer.
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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
acids. During the process of these materials, at the temperatures above their melting point,
fumes may be produced, which contain carbon monoxide, ammonia, amines, amides,
ketones, nitriles and hydrogen cyanide which may be flammable, toxic and/or irritating.
Adequate room and process equipment ventilation should be provided . Spilled material
may present slipping hazard.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: fumes 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 irritating to 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
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CARCINOGENICITY:
This product contains encapsulated carbon black. The airborne carbon black has been
identified as a Group B possible carcinogen by IARC.
However, during the transport, manipulation, process and handling of parts made from
this material, a direct contact with airborne carbon black is not expected because the
carbon black is fully encapsulated in a mass of high molecular weight polymer.
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)
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.
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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.
ANTIDOTES: Not applicable.
NOTES TO THE PHYSICIAN: None.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS: None.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: : Not yet determined
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 monoxide, ammonia, small amount
of hydrogen cyanide, ketones, nitriles, amides 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 acids. Store the boxes or bags
of material in areas protected with automated sprinklers. Keep containers tightly closed
to prevent moisture absorption and contamination
STORAGE TEMPERATURES: cool dry place
SHELF LIFE: Not yet determined.
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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)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Caprolactam Dust: Dust:
TWA 1 1
STEL 3 3
Vapor: Vapor:
5 20 5 23
TWA 10 46
3.5(1)
Airborne Carbon black TWA 3.5
(2)
Airborne Fibrous Glass TLV 15 10
5(1)
10 (2)
Nylon resins TWA None established
5(1)
(1) Respirable fractions
(2) Total nuisance dust
Note: because the carbon black 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.
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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. Use a positive pressure air supplied respirator if there is any potential for
uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or any other circumstance where air
purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
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: burned sheep wool when is melted.
APPEARENCE: Black Pellets.
COLOR: Black.
VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: Not determined.
FREEZING POINT: Not applicable.
MELTING POINT: 215oC (420oF) present a relatively sharp melting point.
BOILING POINT: Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.16 鈥? 1.52
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WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
MOLECULAR WHEGHT: Not available.
10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: At elevated temperatures the material
will begin to decompose, producing fumes that contain carbon monoxide, ammonia, ketones,
amines, amides and hydrogen cyanide.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing materials, strong acids.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CAPROLACTAM
Animal data
Oral LD50, rat 930 - 2500mg/kg
8160 mg/m3 (4hr)
Inhalation LD50, rat
13 Week Inhalation Toxicity Study of Caprolactam in the Rat via Whole body Exposure 鈥? The
Study involved daily six 鈥揾ours dust exposure, five days per week at levels of 0 (control), 23,66
and 245mg/m3. Signs of mild irritation were observed at all levels. However, Histopathological
results indicate irritation effects at the 66 and 245 mg/m3 levels only. There were neurotoxic
effects or systemic signs of toxicity. There were no effects on lower respiratory system. The
NOEL for non irritant effects was 245 mg/m3. Skin irritation Study in the rabbit (24Hour
occluded application) 鈥? negligible to mild irritation.
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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.
The effect in mice from single exposure by intratrachaeal instillation with fiber Glass include an
inflammatory response. Repeated inhalation exposure invoked pulmonary macrophage reactions
similar to biologically inert dusts.
Tests in some animals with Fiber Glass demonstrate carcinogenic activity. However, these
studies were by artificial implantation or injection of fine glass fibers into the chest, abdominal
cavity, or trachea and are judged to be irrelevant to industrial exposure. Chronic inhalation
exposure of animals to fiber glass at low concentrations produced minimal fibrosis in one study
and no effects in a different study.
However, during the transport, manipulation, process and handling of parts made from
this material, a direct contact with airborne carbon black or airborne glass fiber is not
expected because the carbon black is fully encapsulated in a mass of high molecular weight
polymer.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Not available.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Aquatic toxicity studies conducted with
caprolactam indicate LC50 (mg/l) values >> 100ppm in fish (fathead minnow, bluegill,
channel catfish) and invertebrate (Daphnia magna)
DEGRADABILITY: Not available.
Do not release to streams, ponds or lakes.
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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? non 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.
TSCA: Inventory status: Reported/ Included
SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
This product contains no toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313
of the Emergency Planning and Community Right 鈥? To 鈥? Know Act and of 40 CFR 372
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%.
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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
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 or
California Proposition 65 : Encapsulated glass fiber is not listed
SUBSTANCES ON THE PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL 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; See page 1.
WARNING: SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSES
CANCER: None known.
WARNING: SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSES
BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM: None known.
SUBSTANCES ON NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST
PRESENT AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1% OR MORE (0.1% FOR
SUBSTANCES IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS, MUTAGENS OR
TEATOGENS): None known
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16.OTHER INFORMATION
PREPAIRED BY: Sophie Chhun Title: Product Development
APROVED BY: Title: Quality Manager
Christian Filion
REVISION SUMMARY: VYLONB41FHS
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this MSDS has been compiled from sources, which
LAVERGNE GROUP considers reliable and accurate to the best of LAVERGNE GROUP鈥? s
knowledge. The information relates only to specific product described above, and not to use
of the product in combination with another material. LAVERGNE GROUP neither assumes,
nor authorizes anyone to assume on LAVERGNE GROUP 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.
LAVERGNE GROUP 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. IN NO EVENT
SHALL LAVERGNE GROUP BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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