1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY Trade Name Company Suter Kunststoffe Ag Tel.: 031 763 60 60 Bernfeldweg 4 Fax: 031 763 60 61 CH 3303 Jegenstorf Emergency Telephone Toxikologisches Informationszentrum, Notfalldienst, 8028 Zürich, +41 1 251 5151 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Characterisation Nomex aramid papers (DuPont) cured phenolic resin composition: phenolic resin 33-80% / aramid paper 67-20 % Hazardous Components Poly(meta-phenylene-isophtalamid) (MPDI) Contents : 87-99.5% CAS-Number : 25765-47-3 Symbol : ---- R : ----- N,N-Dimethylacetamid (DMAc) Contents : < 0.02-1% CAS-Number : 127-19-5 Symbol : Xn R : 20/21-36 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Machining particles may cause slight skin irritation, mild irritation of the eyes and nasal passages. Particular notices to human and environment Follow good industrial hygiene practices for ventilation and clean-up. EC 537-18e/05-01 Index: F 1/6
3. FIRST AID MEASURES General notices In case symptoms appear or in any doubt get medical attention. In state of unconsciousness do not administer water through the mouth In case of unconsciousness place the person in lateral position get medical attention. Inhalation If large amounts of dust are inhalated, remove to fresh air. Skin contact In case of skin irritation, wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. Eye contact Remove contact lenses. Keep eyes open. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Oral ingestion If dust from product is ingested, immediately rinse mouth repeatedly with water. If swallowing has occurred, do not induce vomiting. Information Firstaiders Mechanically action of the dust may cause slight skin irritation and mild irritation of the eyes and nasal passages. 4. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing means Carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder, water. Extinguishing media not suitable for safety reasons Water jets Particular endangerment because of the material or the formulation itself, the combustibles or the evolving gas. Avoid inhalation of gases at fire. Particular equipment for fire fighting Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Cleaning / recovering procedures Do not use air jets to blow off equipement. Wipe clean with moist cloth or use vacuum cleaners with high efficiency particulate air filters. EC 537-18e/05-01 Index: F 2/6
6. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling precautions Wear light weight clothes, fully closed. In case of potential for mechanical skin irritatation wear protective gloves, but not at machines with rotating parts and machining parts with mountings - except light weight cotton gloves. Where large amounts of dust may be generated and where eye injuries may occur wear approved safety goggles. Do not use air jets to blow off equipement. Respect legal protection and safety regulations. Fire and explosion precautions No explosion hazard and no potential for self-ignition. Requirements to storage rooms and containers Combination storage Further storage precautions Normal service temperature and storage conditions. 7. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Additional Information on Design of Technical Equipment Ensure a well ventilated area by means of local suction devices or by a general exhaust vent installation. Wipe clean with moist cloth or use vacuum cleaners with high efficiency particulate air filter. When dust production (maintenance on filter equipement, manual cleaning of machining when use of air jets) wear half-or quarter-masks with filter P1 rsp. with high efficiency air filters half-masks FFPP1 instead. Do not use air jets to blow off equipement. Personnel protection general safety and hygienic precautions Don't ingest material. Don't smoke and don't eat at the working place. Components with working place assignd criteria levels: CAS-N : Identification Nature Value Unit general fine dust limit fine dust MAK-Wert 6 mg/m 3 127-19-5 DMAc VOC MAK-Wert 36mg/m 3 / 10ppm Respiratory Protection When cutting or mechanically working, suck off dust. When maintenance of filter plant, respiratory protective equipement can be used to prevent irritation of the nasal passages. Hand Protection Light weight cotton gloves Eye Protection When cutting or mechanically working(e.g. working over the head) wear approved safety goggles. Body Protection EC 537-18e/05-01 Index: F 3/6
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Form: Color: Odour: solid Light to deep brown odourless Safety data Change of state: Density (20 C): Apparent volume weights from 24 to 200 kg/m 3 Flash Point: Ignition: ph value: Viscosity: Melting point/range: Boiling point/range: Explosion limits: Explosive properties: Vapor pressure: Self-extinguishing solid does not melt not explosive Solubility in water (20 C): not soluble solvent separation test: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to be avoided Stable by respecting the handling and storage conditions as stated in section 7. Materials to avoid: Strong acids and bases. Hazardous decomposition products At normal storage and handling none. Slow pyrolysis begins at about 300 C-350 C. Thermal decomposition may release a variety of decomposition products, mostly carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, however carbon monoxide, small amounts of hydrogen cyanide and other off-gases, some of which may cause irritation to nasal passages. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Immediate effects Not known. Experimental information MPDI paper products, which contain fibers as well as polymer, present minimal risk to human health and the environment. The mechanical action of the fibers may cause slight skin irritation and mild irritation of the eyes and nasal passages. Meta-aramid fibers are not listed by IARC and DFG as a carcinogen. Further safety precautions EC 537-18e/05-01 Index: F 4/6
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Directions for disposal (persistence and degradability) Not available Ecotoxicoiogical effects Not known Further ecological precautions Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION (when fully cured) are not a hazardous waste. Landfill disposal has no known harmful effect on ground water or air quality. In general, waste may be incinerated in a suitable installation or discarded in accordance with local regulations governing the disposal of common non-regulated solid waste materials. Material/formulation Recommendation Dispose of product in an approved chemical waste landfill or incinerate in accordance with applicable local regulations. Uncleaned containers Recommendations Incineration or recycling of polyethylene foil and cardboard boxes. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Remarks: Product may be damaged on fork lift impact. For transport regulations the above mentionned product is not definde as a dangerous material. Transport over land ADR/RID: GGVS/GGVE: ADR/RID: Transport over sea IMDG/GGV: IMDG-Code: Transport by air ICAO/IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA: EC 537-18e/05-01 Index: F 5/6
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Labeling according to EEC-guideline CHIP / EEC Labeling Risk codes: Safety codes: Particular identification for specific formulations National Regulations Interference regulation: Not listed. Water hazard class: 16. OTHER INFORMATION The information stated in the present material safety data sheet comply with the national ad the EC regulations. It is user's responsibility to ensure for health and safety precautions within his working environment. Further, it is user's obligation to evaluate and use this data in order to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Data sheete compiled by (Department): Contact Person. Quality Assurance Dr. Sigrid Mehle (Environmental Co-ordinator) The information herein relates to the product named and is based upon information EURO-COMPOSITES considers to be accurate. No warranty expressed or implied is intended. This information is offered solely for your consideration and interpretation. EC 537-18e/05-01 Index: F 6/6