This SDS adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements of China and may not meet the regulatory requirements in other countries. 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Chinese name : Product name in English : Supplier : Du Pont China Holding Co., Ltd Street address : China, Shanghai, 399 KeYuan Road, Bldg 11, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New District Postcode and post office : 201203 Telephone : 86 21 3862 2888 Telefax : 86 21 3862 2889 Emergency telephone : 86 532 8388 9090 Document no. : 150000002637 Issuing date : 2008/05/14 State emergency phone : 86 532 8388 9090 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical nature : Preparation Components Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration Meta-aramid 25765-47-3 89-99% Water 7732-18-5 0-7% N,N- 127-19-5 0.1-0.5% 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazardous classification : not regulated Primary Routes of Entry : Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Adverse human effects : High concentrations of dust can irritate eyes, nose and respiratory system and cause coughing and sneezing. Processing meta-aramid products can release Dimethyl Acetamide (DMAC). Hazards related to DMAC include: May be harmful by inhalation (after often repeated exposure). Processing meta-aramid products can release Dimethyl Acetamide (DMAC). Hazards related to DMAC include: May be harmful in contact with skin (after often repeated exposure). Environmental Effects : No known effect. Combustion/explosion hazards : The hazards of this product are associated mainly with its processing. Dust may form explosive mixture in air. 1/7
4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice No hazards which require special first aid measures. If symptoms persist, call a physician. If irritation occurs, flush area thoroughly with water. Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Nature of Hazard Hazardous combustion products Suitable extinguishing media : Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Precautions for fire-fighting : Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency measures on accidental release : None. Do not let product enter drains. Methods for cleaning up : Avoid dust formation. Use approved industrial vacuum cleaner for removal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Safe handling advice Advice on safe handling : Avoid dust formation. Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers : Keep away from direct sunlight. Storage limit Further information on 2/7
storage conditions Materials to avoid : Strong acids and strong bases Advice on protection against fire and explosion Mixed storage advice 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures : Ensure adequate ventilation. Recirculated air should be filtered to remove respirable dust. Provide for appropriate exhaust ventilation and dust collection at machinery. Static charges can cause explosions in solvent and dust laden atmospheres. Provide grounding of equipment to prevent static build-up. Occupational Exposure Limits Chemical Name Occupational Exposure Limits Regulation Dust (inhalable and respirable fraction) TWA 10 mg/m3 (Inhalable particles.) US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (01 2006) TWA 3 mg/m3 (Respirable particles.) US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (01 2006) TWA 8 mg/m3 Occupational Exposure Limit STEL 10 mg/m3 Occupational Exposure Limit N,N- TWA 10 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (2007) (SKIN) TWA 20 mg/m3 Occupational Exposure Limit STEL 40 mg/m3 Occupational Exposure Limit (SKIN) Recommended monitoring procedures Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. Hand protection Eye protection Skin and body protection : Safety glasses with side-shields 3/7
Other protection Other : Avoid breathing dust or vapor. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Odour ph Boiling point Melting point Flash point Autoignition temperature Upper explosion limit Lower explosion limit Vapour pressure Vapour density Density/Relative density Solubility Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water Critical temperature Heat of combustion Critical pressure : sheets, tape, roll : white, grey, tan : none : not applicable : not applicable : Note: does not ignite : insoluble Other data : Thermal decomposition: > 300 C 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Materials to avoid : Strong acids and strong bases Conditions to avoid : Temperature : > 200 C Heating can release hazard ous gases. 4/7
Hazardous polymerisation Hazardous decomposition products : Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity : No data is available on the product itself. Meta-aramid : Oral: ALD/rat : > 11,000 mg/kg : Oral: LD50/rat : 3,000-6,000 mg/kg Meta-aramid : Inhalation: ALC//rat : > 238 mg/m3 lung effects : Inhalation: LC50/1 h/rat female: 8.81 mg/l Value applicable only if respirable particles are formed. LC50/4 h/rat female: 2.2 mg/l : Dermal: LD50/animals (unspecified species) : 2,240-9,600 mg/kg Subacute toxicity : No data is available on the product itself. : Oral: Pathologic changes Stomach Testes Liver Kidney Abnormal decrease in number of red blood cells (anaemia) Inhalation: Kidney effects Liver effects Retinal damage irritant effects : No data is available on the product itself. Meta-aramid : non-irritant : rabbit Mild skin irritation : rabbit irritant Sensitisation : No data is available on the product itself. : guinea pig Did not cause sensitization on laboratory animals. Mutagenicity Teratogenicity Carcinogenicity 5/7
Other 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity effects : No data is available on the product itself. : Toxicity to fish: LC50/96 h/fathead minnow: 1,500 mg/l Biodegradation Abiotic degradation Bioaccumulation Further information on ecology : This product has no known eco-toxicological effects. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Nature of the waste : Not classified as hazardous waste Waste disposal methods : Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations. Disposal considerations 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Domestic transport : not applicable regulations Classification Code : not applicable UN-Number : not applicable Marking : not applicable Packing group : not applicable Packing Instructions Matters needing attention for transportation International transport regulations : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION National regulatory information not regulated Regulations in other countries The product is an article and is not subject of Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC. 16. OTHER INFORMATION 6/7
Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet Revision Date : 2008/12/02 Department : Du Pont China Holding Co., Ltd China, Shanghai, 399 KeYuan Road, Bldg 11, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New District Revision Note : not applicable DuPont s registered trademark It is recommended that additional information be requested if an unusual application of synthetic fibres is intended. Do not use DuPont materials in medical applications involving implantation in the human body or contact with internal body fluids or tissues unless the material has been provided from DuPont under a written contract that is consistent with DuPont policy regarding medical applications and expressly acknowledges the contemplated use. For further information, please contact your DuPont representative. You may also request a copy of the DuPont POLICY Regarding Medical Applications H-50103-3 and DuPont CAUTION Regarding Medical Applications H-50102-3. Significant change from previous version is denoted with a double bar. The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The above information relates only to the specific material(s) designated herein and may not be valid for such material(s) used in combination with any other materials or in any process or if the material is altered or processed, unless specified in the text. 7/7