MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

FIBERS

                       SECTION 1 - COMPANY & PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer's Name               Excellent Coatings International                              Prep Date: 4/02/02           

Address                                   10880 Poplar Avenue

                                                Fontana, CA 92337

                                                (800) 473-3817                                                                                                                                                                      

Product Class: Polyethylene Fibers                                                                                        

Trade Name: Fibers  

H.M.I.S. Codes:  H  F R  P                                                                   

0        0  0  0

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SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

                                                    Weight       Occupt Exposure Limits          Vapor Pressure

Ingredient                C.A.S.#        Percent      OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV         mm Hg & Temp.F

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Polyethylene Fibers 9002-88-4      100                     15mg/m3       10mg/m3          N/A             N/A

 

*Indicates toxic chemical(s) subject to reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372.

 

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA

Melting Point (Deg. F): 257-277°                                           Vapor Density: N/A

 

Evaporation Rate:  N/A

                                                           

Percent Volatile By Volume: N/A                                            Weight Per Gallon (lbs.):  N/A

 

SECTION 4 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Deg.F):  >382°                                      Lower Explosive Limit:   N/A

 

Extinguishing Media:  Foam, CO2, dry chemical, water, fog

 

OSHA Flammability Classification:  None

 

Special Firefighting Procedures:  Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.  Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool.  Water may be ineffective as an extinguishing agent.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  When burned without sufficient oxygen, the material emits dense smoke.  Do not store near open flame.

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 5 - HAZARD DATA

Effects Of Overexposure:

Eyes:  Fumes at high temperatures may irritate eyes. Contact with fibers or dust may irritate or scratch surface of eyes.

Skin:  Moderately irritating.  Contact with molten fibers will cause thermal burns,

Ingestion:  Wash out mouth with water.  If large amount ingested, seek medical attention.

Inhalation:  Remove to fresh air if effects occur.  May cause pulmonary function disability.

 

Emergency & First Aid Procedures:

Eyes:  Flush with water for 15 minutes.

Skin:  Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin off with flowing water.

Ingestion:  Do not induce vomiting.

Inhalation:  Move to fresh air, aid breathing if necessary.

 

In all cases, consult a physician for best treatment.

 

Chemical listed as carcinogen or potential carcinogen:

NTP:  No           IARC:  No           OSHA:  No

SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Product Stable              

Conditions to Avoid:  All sources of ignition; temperatures above 400°C.

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):  Oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Carbon, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxideHazardous Polymerization:  Will Not Occur

SECTION 7 - SPILL & LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled:  Sweep up and discard or wash down with water. 

Waste Disposal Method:  Recycle, incinerate in approved equipment, landfill.

SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection:  Use a NIOSH/MSHA jointly-approved respirator if fiber dust is present.

Ventilation:  Use mechanical ventilation for dust only.

Protective Gloves:  Not needed.

Eye Protection:  Goggles if dust present.

Other Protective Equipment:  Not needed.

 

                           SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Precautions To Be Taken In Handling & Storing:  Keep away from open flames and high temperatures.

 

Other Precautions:  It is reported that there is a possibility of causing cancer when ultra-fine fibers below 0.25 um in diameter and above 8 um in length are absorbed into the lung. 

 

Practice good industrial hygiene and safe working practices.