MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Material name Version # 01 Revision date 11-24-2010 CAS # 119553-67-2 MSDS Number Product use Manufacturer/Supplier Emergency PL-8017-US Industrial use. Showa Denko K.K. Functional Polymers Division. 1-13-9,Shiba Daimon,Minato-ku,Tokyo Telephone number: +81-791-67-2091 Contact Person: Quality Assurance Group,Tatsuno Plant Emergency Telephone Number: +81-791-67-2091 2. Hazards Identification Physical state Appearance Emergency overview OSHA regulatory status Potential health effects Routes of exposure Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Target organs Chronic effects Signs and symptoms Potential environmental effects Dust may irritate skin. Dust may irritate the eyes and the respiratory system. This material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact. Dust in the eyes will cause irritation. Dust may irritate skin. Dust may irritate the respiratory system. May cause discomfort if swallowed. Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system. Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time increases the risk of developing lung diseases. Coughing. The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients Components CAS # Percent Polybutylene succinate, adipate (Copolymer with butylene, butylene succinate 119553-67-2 100 and butylene adipate) Composition comments All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by volume. 4. First Aid Measures First aid procedures Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion tes to physician General advice Dust in the eyes: Do not rub eyes. Rinse with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Flush skin thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. Get medical attention if any discomfort occurs. Rinse mouth thoroughly if dust is ingested. Only induce vomiting at the instruction of medical personnel. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Treat symptomatically. First aid personnel must be aware of own risk during rescue. 1 / 5
5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammable properties Extinguishing Suitable extinguishing Unsuitable extinguishing Protection of firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific methods Hazardous combustion During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Use fire-extinguishing appropriate for surrounding materials. ne. During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in the workplace. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. Carbon oxides. 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for containment Methods for cleaning up Other information Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. See Section 8 of the MSDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Collect spillage. Avoid dust formation. Collect dust using a vacuum cleaner equipped with HEPA filter. For waste disposal, see Section 13 of the MSDS. Never return spills to original containers for re-use. Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations. 7. Handling and Storage Handling Storage Local exhaust is recommended. Use work methods which minimize dust production. Keep the workplace clean. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Store in tightly closed original container in a well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials. 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Occupational exposure limits Engineering controls Personal protective equipment Eye / face protection Skin protection Respiratory protection General hygiene considerations exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). Provide adequate ventilation. Wear dust-resistant safety goggles where there is danger of eye contact. Wear protective gloves. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. In case of inadequate ventilation or risk of inhalation of dust, use suitable respiratory equipment with particle filter. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Observe any medical surveillance requirements. 9. Physical & Chemical Properties Appearance Color Odor Odor threshold Physical state Form ph Melting point Milky white. 201.2-208.4 F (94-98 C) 2 / 5
Freezing point Boiling point Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability limits in air, upper, % by volume Flammability limits in air, lower, % by volume Vapor pressure Vapor density Specific gravity Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Insoluble. data available. 10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition Possibility of hazardous reactions Stable at normal conditions. t known. ne known. Carbon oxides. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. 11. Toxicological Information Acute effects Local effects Chronic effects Carcinogenicity Epidemiology Mutagenicity Neurological effects Reproductive effects Teratogenicity Symptoms and target organs Dust may irritate the eyes and the respiratory system. Dust may irritate skin. Dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time increases the risk of developing lung diseases. ne known. ne known. ne known. Skin irritation. Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. 12. Ecological Information Environmental effects Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulation / Accumulation Mobility in environmental Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) The product may cause risk of hazardous effects to the environment. data available. data available. The product is insoluble in water. data available. 13. Disposal Considerations Waste codes t regulated. 3 / 5
Waste from residues / unused Contaminated packaging Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. 14. Transport Information DOT t regulated as dangerous goods. IATA t regulated as dangerous goods. IMDG t regulated as dangerous goods. 15. Regulatory Information US federal regulations CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity (lbs) ne This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List. CERCLA/SARA Hazardous Substances - t applicable. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Section 302 extremely hazardous substance Section 311 hazardous chemical Inventory status Imte Hazard - Delayed Hazard - Fire Hazard - Pressure Hazard - Reactivity Hazard - Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Canada Canada China Europe Europe Japan Korea New Zealand Philippines United States & Puerto Rico Domestic Substances List (DSL) n-domestic Substances List (NDSL) Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) European List of tified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) Existing Chemicals List (ECL) New Zealand Inventory Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory *A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) State regulations 16. Other Information This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Further information This safety data sheet applies to following : Bionolle3001M, 3003M, 3010M, 3020M, 3050M, #3001, #3003, #3010, #3020, #3050, 3001G, #3001D, 3001MD, 3003MD, 3010MD, 3020MD, 3030MD, 3050MD. HMIS ratings Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Physical hazard: 0 Yes 4 / 5
NFPA ratings Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0 Disclaimer Issue date 11-24-2010 The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable, but no warranty or representation as to its accuracy or completeness is hereby given. Users should consider the information herein only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal, the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. 5 / 5