NYLEX CORPORATION LIMITED
TEL: 1800 650 081
Division of Polymer Products
PO Box 68, Mentone, Victoria, 3194, Australia
ACN: 084 725 002
*** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ***
MSDS: PP109
RELEASE: 03
DATE: 07.02.06
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Capri
TRADE NAME:
U.N. NO.: None allocated
OTHER NAMES: Quality 345 DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: None allocated
SUBSIDIARY RISK: None allocated
HAZCHEM CODE: None allocated
POISON SCHEDULE: None allocated
FORMULATION NO:
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Pigmented vinyl film laminated to foam and a 65% polyester 35% cotton backing fabric.
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
MELTING POINT: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY (water): Negligible
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not applicable
VOLATILES: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Vinyl range 1.26 鈥? 1.29
FLASH POINT: More than 200掳C
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: 100mm/min.max (SAE T2002)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: More than 250oC
CHEMICAL REACTIVITY: Not applicable
MAJOR RECOMMENDED USES: Marine upholstery.
INGREDIENTS
RAW MATERIALS SYNONYMS CAS NO. PROPORTION
Poly (vinyl) chloride PVC 9000-82-2 35-40 %
Phthalate plasticiser 117-81-7 10-15 %
Secondary plasticiser 10-15%
Filler Calcium Carbonate 471-34-1 10%
Stabilisers, additives, etc <10%
Polyester Cotton fabric 15%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with designed application/use and
this material safety data sheet
ACUTE
SWALLOWED: No known acute affects. Chewing or sucking on the product is not recommended due to the possible
presence of heavy metal compounds.
EYE: Considered unlikely route of exposure. Available data indicates product is non-irritant under designed conditions of use.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION (CONT)
No vapour expected unless the product is heated beyond decomposition temperature in which case toxic and corrosive
fumes may be emitted. These can attack the mucous membranes.
SKIN: Non-irritant under designed conditions of use. When taken to high temperatures, molten plastics can cause burns.
INHALED: Not applicable as dust levels or fumes do not generate under designed conditions of use. Toxic and corrosive
fumes may be emitted if product is heated beyond the decomposition temperature
CHRONIC
Possible build up of metals in the body may result from continued chewing or sucking on the product
SWALLOWED: Not applicable
EYE: No known effects.
SKIN: No known effects.
INHALED: Not applicable.
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED: Not applicable.
EYE: Not applicable, however should eyes be exposed to decomposition fumes or dust, immediately irrigate with copious
amounts of water for at least 15 minutes with eyelids held open. Seek medical advice if effect persists.
SKIN: Not anticipated under designated condition of use. For skin burns, immediately flood burnt area with plenty of cold
water and then cover with a clean dry dressing. If molten material adheres to the skin, cool quickly with running water- do not
attempt to remove adhered plastic and seek medical attention.
INHALED: Not anticipated under designated condition of use. In the case of exposure to processing fume, vapours or dust
remove person to fresh air and loosen clothing. Allow person to assume a comfortable position and keep warm until fully
recovered. If breathing is shallow or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation. Transport to hospital or doctor.
In all cases of health concern, seek medical assistance from a doctor.
FIRST AID FACILITIES: No specific requirements.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Treat symptomatically. Product does contain low and/or trace levels of barium, tin and zinc bound
within the plastic matrix.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not applicable.
VENTILATION: Not applicable under standard conditions of use. Precautions such as local exhaust ventilation are required if
the material is subject to localised high temperatures in confined spaces, e.g. welding using hot knife/air gun, sawing with high
speed blade, exposed to naked flame etc.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: Not required under standard conditions of use but if there is a risk of thermal burn then
appropriate respirator, clothing and eye protection should be worn that meets the relevant Standards.
FLAMMABILITY: Combustible. On burning will emit hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide and monoxide, oxides of barium, zinc
and antimony. Fumes are corrosive.
FIRE HAZARD: Combustible. On burning or under thermal decomposition conditions, the product will emit toxic and corrosive
fumes including carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride.
FIRE FIGHTING: Remove unauthorised and unprotected personnel away and upwind from the incident. Fire fighters to wear
self-contained breathing apparatus. Extinguish with water, foam or dry agent. Prevent contaminated extinguished water from
entering drains, sewers and waterways.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE & TRANSPORT: No special precautions required. Not classified as a hazardous or restricted item for transport by
road, sea or air.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL: Dispose of according to local and state requirements. Do not incinerate. May be recycled.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD: Keep away from heat sources or naked flame.
OTHER INFORMATION:
CONTACT POINT: Technical Manager, Mentone, Victoria. Ph: 61-3-8791 9231
This MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET has been compiled by NYLEX CORPORATION LIMITED. The information
contained herein is presented in good faith and is believed to be correct at the time of issue. The data is not to be
taken in any way as a warranty or representation for which NYLEX CORPORATION LIMITED assumes any legal
responsibility and persons using this information will make their own determination as to its suitability and use in
accordance with applicable Commonwealth, State and Local Laws and Regulations.
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