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Product and Company Identification
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Product Name:
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Makrolon® BR Multiple Laminate
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Material Number:
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SH005371
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Chemical Family:
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Thermoplastic Polymer Sheet
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Chemical Name:
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Bisphenol A Polycarbonate
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Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
CAUTION! Color: tint Form: solid sheets Odor: slight.
Melted product is flammable and produces intense heat and dense smoke during burning. Irritating gases/fumes may be given off during burning or thermal decomposition. May cause mechanical irritation (abrasion). Contact with hot material will cause thermal burns.
Potential Health Effects
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Primary Routes of Entry:
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Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact
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Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
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Respiratory disorders
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Human Effects and Symptoms of Overexposure
SKIN
Acute Skin
For Product: Makrolon® BR Multiple Laminate
Contact with heated material can cause thermal burns.
EYE
Acute Eye
For Product: Makrolon® BR Multiple Laminate
May cause mechanical irritation.
General Effects of Exposure
Acute Effects of Exposure
For Product: Makrolon® BR Multiple Laminate
Gases and fumes evolved during the thermal processing or decomposition of this material may irritate the eyes, skin or respiratory tract.
Chronic Effects of Exposure
For Product: Makrolon® BR Multiple Laminate
Not expected to cause any adverse chronic health effects.
Carcinogenicity:
No Carcinogenic substances as defined by IARC, NTP and/or OSHA
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Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Components
This material is not hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Other Ingredients
Additional types of polycarbonate may be used as necessary to adjust the melt flow rate.
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First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
In case of contact, flush eyes with plenty of lukewarm water.
Skin Contact
In case of skin contact, wash affected areas with soap and water. Get medical attention if thermal burn occurs.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Ingestion
Get medical attention.
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Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Media: water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against potentially toxic and irritating fumes.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards
Toxic and irritating gases/fumes may be given off during burning or thermal decomposition. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air.
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Accidental release measures
Spill and Leak Procedures
If molten, allow material to cool and place into an appropriate marked container for disposal.
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Handling and Storage
Storage Temperature:
maximum: 93 °C (199.4 °F)
Storage Period
Not Established
Handling/Storage Precautions
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust.
Further Info on Storage Conditions
Protect equipment (e.g. storage bins, conveyors, dust collectors) with explosion vents.
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Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Industrial Hygiene/Ventilation Measures
General dilution and local exhaust as necessary to control airborne vapors, mists, dusts and thermal decomposition products below appropriate airborne concentration standards/guidelines, especially during cutting, grinding and high heat operations.
Respiratory Protection
Although no exposure limit has been established for this product, the OSHA PEL for Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) of 15 mg/m3 - total dust, 5 mg/m3 - respirable fraction is recommended. In addition, the ACGIH recommends 3 mg/m3 - respirable particles and 10 mg/m3 - inhalable particles for Particles (insoluble or poorly soluble) Not Otherwise Specified (PNOS).
Hand Protection
Wear heat resistant gloves when handling molten material.
Eye Protection
safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin and body protection
No special skin protection requirements during normal handling and use.
Additional Protective Measures
Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking, or using tobacco products. Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of this product. Purgings should be collected as small flat thin shapes or thin strands to allow for rapid cooling.
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Physical and chemical properties
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Form:
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solid
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Appearance:
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sheets
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Color:
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tint
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Odor:
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slight
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pH:
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not applicable
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Melting Point:
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220 - 230 °C (428 - 446 °F)
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Boiling Point/Range:
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not applicable
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Flash Point:
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> 450 °C (> 842 °F)
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Lower Explosion Limit:
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Not Established
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Upper Explosion Limit:
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Not Established
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Vapor Pressure:
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not applicable
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Specific Gravity:
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approximately 1.2
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Solubility in Water:
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Insoluble
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Autoignition Temperature:
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> 450 °C (> 842 °F)
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Decomposition Temperature:
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380 °C (716 °F)
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Softening Point:
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150 - 160 °C (302 - 320 °F)
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Bulk Density:
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38 - 42 lb/ft3
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Stability and Reactivity
Hazardous Reactions
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Stability
Stable
Materials to avoid
None known.
Conditions to avoid
None known.
Hazardous decomposition products
By Fire and Thermal Decomposition: Carbon Dioxide; Bisphenol A; Phenol; Carbonic Acid, Diphenyl Ester; Carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, phenol derivatives
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Toxicological Information
No information available.
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Ecological Information
No information available.
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Disposal considerations
Waste Disposal Method
Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental control laws.
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Transportation information
Land transport (DOT)
Non-Regulated
Sea transport (IMDG)
Non-Regulated
Air transport (ICAO/IATA)
Non-Regulated
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Regulatory Information
Air transport (ICAO/IATA)
OSHA Hazcom Standard Rating: Non-Hazardous
US. Toxic Substances Control Act: Listed on the TSCA Inventory.
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302):
Components
None
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Categories:
Non-hazardous under Section 311/312
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A):
Components
None
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) - Supplier Notification Required:
Components
None
US. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Composite List of Hazardous Wastes and Appendix VIII Hazardous Constituents (40 CFR 261):
If discarded in its purchased form, this product would not be a hazardous waste either by listing or by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste. (40 CFR 261.20-24)
State Right-To-Know Information
The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states; other product specific health and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For details on your regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
The concentrations reported below in units of parts per million (ppm) or parts per billion (ppb) are maximum values.
Massachusetts, New Jersey or Pennsylvania Right to Know Substance Lists:
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Weight %
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Components
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CAS-No.
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>=1%
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Bisphenol A Polycarbonate
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25971-63-5
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>=1%
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Polyurethane polyether elastomer
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New Jersey Environmental Hazardous Substances List and/or New Jersey RTK Special Hazardous Substances Lists:
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Weight %
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Components
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CAS-No.
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0.1 - 1%
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Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether
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107-98-2
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0.1 - 1%
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Methanol
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67-56-1
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0.1 - 1%
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Isopropanol
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67-63-0
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0.1 - 1%
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1-Butanol
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71-36-3
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MA Right to Know Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance List:
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Weight %
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Components
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CAS-No.
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<3 ppm
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Methylene Chloride
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75-09-2
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California Prop. 65: Warning! This product contains chemical(s) known to the State of California to be Carcinogenic.
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Weight %
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Components
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CAS-No.
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<3 ppm
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Methylene Chloride
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75-09-2
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Other Information
HMIS Rating
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Health
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0
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Flammability
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1
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Physical Hazard
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0
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0=Minimal 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=Serious 4=Severe * = Chronic Health Hazard
The method of hazard communication for Sheffield Plastics Inc. is comprised of Product Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets. HMIS and NFPA ratings are provided by Sheffield Plastics Inc. as a customer service.
Contact Person: Product Safety Dapartment
Telephone: (412) 777-2835
MSDS Number: 000000005371
Version Date: 10/13/2005
Report Version: 1.0
This information is furnished without warranty, express or implied. This information is believed to be accurate to the best knowledge of Sheffield Plastics Inc.. The information in this MSDS relates only to the specific material designated herein. Sheffield Plastics Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use of or reliance upon the information in this MSDS.
