MS MSDS VYPET PTT 30F-FR 鈥? Rev 0
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No. S.052.01
Date 鈥? Revised: 29/06/06
Revision reason: New MSDS
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: VYPET PTT 30F-FR
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Glass fibers reinforced, flame resistant black PTT
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 (trimethylene terephtalate) 50 - 70 26590-75-0
Antioxidants < 20
Chopped glass fibers 10 鈥? 40 65997-17-3
Brominated aromatic compound 10-20
Antimony compound* (trade secret) 1-5
Carbon Black 0鈥?2 1333-86- 4
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* Disclosure as a toxic chemical is required under section 313 of title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARENCE: Black textured plastic pellets.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
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, acrolein 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.
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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. However, is not expected any risk of direct exposure to carbon black
during transportation, handling and processing of this material, because the carbon black is
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)
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.
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HEALTH HAZARDS: None known.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Spilled material may present slipping hazard. Exposure to molten
resin may cause thermal burns.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
GENERAL INFORMATION: Acrolein may be released. Do not attempt to rescue the
victims unless proper respiratory protection is worn. Keep victim calm. Obtain medical
treatment immediately.
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 applicable
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Will not burn without external flame. Like most organic materials
in powder form, dust generated from this product may form a flammable dust-air mixture.
Potential for a dust explosion may exist. Minimize the generation and the accumulation of
dust. Keep away from sources of ignition.
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray .
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ketones,
trace levels of phenols, alkylphenols, diarylcarbonate, hydrogen bromide, hydrogen chloride,
acrolein 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: Evacuate personnel to a safe area. Keep personnel
removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective
equipment.
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.
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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)
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)
Acrolein TWA 0.25
(1) Respirable fractions
(2) Total nuisance dust
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
POLYTRIMETHYLENETEREPHTALATE RESIN:
INHALATION: Low hazard for usual industrial handling or commercial handling by trained
personnel.
EYES: Molten material will produce thermal burns.
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SKIN: Molten material will produce thermal burns.
INGESTION: Low ingestion hazard.
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA:
Oral LD-50 (rat): > 2000mg/kg. Expected to be of low toxicity
Skin irritation: not irrating to skin
Skin sensitization: not expected to be skin sensitizer
Dermal LD50(rabbit): > 2000mg/kg estimated. Expected to be of low toxicity
Eye irritation (rabbit): slight to moderate.
Mutagenicity: No evidence of mutagenic activity
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 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.
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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.
CERCLA: 40 CFR part 302, table 302.4
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: all the ingredients are listed
ONTARIO 309 & QUEBEC 鈥? Classe 1 Annexe III: 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%.
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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.
Glass fibers Not contain chemical ingredients listed by the Pennsylvania ,
New Jersey or Massachusetts Right to Know Law or
California鈥檚 Proposition 65 Law in excess of the amounts requiring
reporting on such substances MSDS or labels.
PTT resin California Proposition 65 Law (known to the State to cause cancer: none
At levels subjected to the act.
California Proposition 65 Law (known to the State to cause adverse
reproductive effects: none known.
Antimony compound Present on the Pennsylvania hazardous substances list at a concentration of
1% or more.
Present on the New Jersey workplace hazardous substance list at a
concentration of 1% or more.
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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 the
considers reliable and accurate to the best of LAVERGNE GROUP鈥檚 knowledge.
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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.LAVERGNE
GROUP IN NO EVENT SHALL LAVERGNE GROUP BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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