CHEIL INDUSTRIES File No STAREN
(MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET)
62, Pyoungyo-dong, PB01-LD-1023
Yeosu-shi,CheonNam, Issu Date 2004. 11. 30.
KOREA Revised Date
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Material : PC
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GRADE : LD-1023
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
A. Material: PC (Polycarbonate)
CAS No.: 25971-63-5
RTECS No.:
B. Chemical name and synonyms:
Polycarbonate Resin
C. General characteristics: Pellet in natural or compounded color
D. Toxicological classification: Irritating material
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
A. Polycarbonate CAS# 25971-63-5 98.5-99.8%
B. Anti Oxydant - 0.1-0.5%
C. Other additives - 0.1-1.0%
Substances listed in the ingredients section are chemicals which
concentration is more than 0.1% if the substance is on the list
of potential carcinogens cited in OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard.
D. Environmentally hazardous substances
None of ingredients contain environmentally prohibited elements such as
cadmium, lead and other heavy metals. The possibilities of naturally existing
portion of such substances are controlled by Cheil鈥檚 internal tolerance limits to
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maintain high level of environmental safety
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
A. NFPA ratings (0-4): Health: 1, Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0
B. Emergency overview
Physical status: solid, granule, powder
Main health effects: No major effect on target organs has been reported
Physical danger: Airborne dust may form flammable or explosive
mixture with air
C. Potential health effects:
Inhalation: Acute exposure: May cause irritation
Chronic exposure: No relevant information found
Skin: Acute exposure: May cause irritation
Chronic exposure: No relevant information found
Eye: Acute exposure: May cause irritation
Chronic exposure: No applicable information found
Ingestion: Acute exposure: No applicable information found
Chronic exposure: No relevant information found
D. Carcinogenicity
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): None
National Toxicology Program (NTP): None
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): None
4. FIRST AID
A. Inhalation
Move person to fresh air. Assist breathing if necessary.
Consult a physician
B. Skin
Remove contaminated clothing
Wash affected area with mild soap and water until chemicals
are completely removed (15-20minutes at least)
Get medical attention if necessary
C. Eye
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids open
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Seek medical attention if irritation persists
D. Ingestion
Material is not expected to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
A. Fire/explosion hazards
Airborne dust may form flammable or explosive mixture with air
B. Flash point: Not applicable
C. Auto ignition: above 400oC
D. Upper flammability limits/lower flammability limits: Not applicable
E. Extinguishing media:
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray and foam or water fog
F. Fire fighting instructions:
Keep people away. Isolate fire area and de unnecessary entry. Cool
surroundings with water to localize fire zone. Soak thoroughly with water to
cool and prevent re-ignition
G. Hazardous combustion products
Toxic carbon compounds can be produced during combustion
H. Fire fighting equipment
Protective fire fighting clothing (including fire fighting helmet, coat, pants,
boots, and gloves), positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
A. Protect people
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away
B. Protect the environment
Keep out of irrigation ditches, sewers, and water supplies. Spills should be
collected to prevent contamination of waterways
C. Cleanup
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Sweep up
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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A. Handling procedures
Good housekeeping and controlling dusts are necessary for safe handling of
products. Avoid friction and keep away from possible ignition sources
Earth the dust containers
B. Storage
Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTOLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
A. Guidelines
No guidelines are enacted by OSHA, ACGIH or NIOSH
B. Ventilation
Provide supplementary local ventilation to control airborne levels
C. Eye protection
Use safety glasses if there is a potential for exposure to particles
Provide eye washer near workplace
D. Skin protection
Clean body-covering clothing should be needed
E. Protective gloves
Wear chemical-resist gloves
F. Respiratory protection
When respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use approved
air-purifying respirator
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
A. Physical state and appearance
Pellet in natural or compounded color
B. Odor: minimal
C. Boiling point: Not applicable
D. Melting point: Not Applicable
E. Specific gravity or density: 1.15-1.25
F. Molecular weight: 10,000-80,000
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G. Chemical formula:
H. Vapor pressure: Not applicable
I. Vapor density: Not applicable
J. Solubility: Insoluble
K. pH: Not applicable
L. Evaporation rate: Not applicable
M. Solvent solubility
Soluble: acetone, methyl-ethyl ketone, dichloromethane
Insoluble: alcohol, aliphatic compound solvents, mineral oil
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
A. Chemical reactivity: stable
B. Conditions to avoid
Avoid heat, flame, spark and other ignition sources
Avoid contact with incompatible materials
C. Incompatibility with other materials
Acids, flammable materials, base, halogenic carbon compounds,
oxidizing materials
D. Hazardous decomposition products
Upon heating, cyanides, ammonia, acrylonitrile, styrene, carbon oxides,
nitrogen
E. Hazardous polymerization
Not likely occurs
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
A. Acute oral toxicity: LD50 has not been determined
B. Acute inhalation toxicity: LC50 has not been determined
C. Semi-acute toxicity: No relevant information found
D. Chronic toxicity: No relevant information found
E. Mutagenicity: No relevant information found
F. Carcinogenicity: No relevant information found
G. Other toxicity: No relevant information found
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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A. Mobility: This product has not been found to migrate through soils
B. Persistence/degradability: No relevant information found
C. Bioaccumulation: No relevant information found
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Regulatory information: None
B. Disposal method:
All disposal methods must be in compliance with all Federal,
State/Provincial and local laws and regulations
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
A. U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Information
Not regulated as a hazardous material for transportation
B. Canadian TDG Information
Not regulated as a hazardous material for transportation
C. International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regulation
Not regulated as a hazardous material for transportation
D. International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
Not regulated as a hazardous material for transportation
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
A. U.S regulations
TSCA: on the list
TSCA 12(b) export notice: not on the list
CERCLA 103 (40 CFR 302.4): on the list
Acrylonitrile: 100 lbs rq
Butadiene, inhibited: 10 lbs rq
Styrene: 1000 lbs rq
SARA 302 (40 CFR 355.30): on the list
Acrylonitrile: 10000 lbs rq
SARA 304 (40 CFR 355.40): on the list
Acrylonitrile: 100 lbs rq
SARA 313 (40 CFR 372.65): not on the list
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SARA Hazard Category, SARA 311/312 (40 CFR 370.21):
Not to have met any hazard category
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.119):
This product is not a 鈥淗azardous Chemical鈥? as defined by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.119
TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act
CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act
SARA = Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Although the information contained in this document is presented in good faith,
base on available information believed to be reliable at the time of preparation of
this document, Cheil Industries makes no warranties or representations with
respect to the information or the products described herein, and expressly
disclaims all implied warranties and conditions (including all warranties and
conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). This
information is subject to change without notice.
Responsibility for use, storage, handling and disposal of the products described
herein, whether alone or in combination with any other substance, is that of the
purchaser and/or end user.
This is the end of MSDS #STAREN LD-1023
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