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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No. Nylon 6.6
Date 鈥? Revised: 29/05/2006
Revision reason: New MSDS
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: VYLON A 500
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Heat stabilized, Impact modified, black Nylon 6.6
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
Polyhexamethylene Adapimide 50 - 80 32131-17-3
Stabilizers, toughener (trade secret) < 25
Carbon Black <5 1333-86- 4
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARENCE: Black textured plastic pellets.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: This product may contains carbon black, which have been
identified as respiratory tract irritant. 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
acids. During the process of these materials, at the temperatures above their melting point,
fumes may be produced, which contain carbon monoxide, cyclopentanone, aldehydes,
ammonia 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 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 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.
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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: 400掳C (752掳F), ASTM-D1929
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, aldehydes 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. 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.
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
(1)
Carbon black TWA 3.5 3.5
(2)
Nylon resins TWA 10 None established
5(1)
(1) Respirable fractions
(2) Total nuisance dust
Note: because the carbon black is 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.
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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 HYGIENIC 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: Pellets.
COLOR: Black.
VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: Not determined.
FREEZING POINT: Not applicable.
MELTING POINT: 250 - 260掳C (482 - 5000掳F) present a relatively sharp melting point.
BOILING POINT: Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.07 鈥? 1.12
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
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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, cyclopentanone,
aldehydes, ammonia.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing materials, strong acids.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NYLON 66
Single exposure by ingestion to high doses caused decreased body weight. Long term exposure
caused no significant toxicological effects. Repeated inhalation exposure caused histopatological
changes of the lungs and kidneys.
In animal testing Nylon 66 has not caused carcinogenicity. No animal data are available to define
developmental, reproductive or mutagenic hazard.
However, both carbon black 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
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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
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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.
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.
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 KNON TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSES
CANCER: None known.
WARNING: SUBSTANCES KNON 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: New MSDS
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this MSDS has been compiled from sources, which
NOVOPLAS 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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