Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Form Approved OMD No. 41-R1387

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I

Manufacture’s Name:

American Polymer Standards Corp

Emergency Telephone No.

440-255-2211

Address (Name, Street, City, State, & Zip Code:

8680 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH  44060

Chemical Name & Synonyms:

Nylon 6/6

Trade Name & Synonyms:

Chemical Family:

Formula:

[-NHCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂C-]_n

Section II (Hazardous Ingredients)

Paints, Preservatives,

 & Solvents

TLV

Units

Alloys &

Metallic Coating

TLV

Units

Pigments

N/A

Base Metal

N/A

Catalyst

N/A

Alloys

N/A

Vehicle

N/A

Metallic Coatings

N/A

Solvents

N/A

Filler Metal

N/A

Additives

N/A

Others

N/A

Others

N/A

Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases

SECTION III (Physical Data)

Boiling Point (F)

N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

1.14

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

< 1%

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

Slight in boiling water, Melting Point: 490°F -592°F

Appearance & Odor:  White pellets, essentially odorless

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: 581°F - 592°F (ASTM-D 1929-77)

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water or other Class A extinguishing agent.

Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighter must wear SCBA & full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  Nylon 6/6 resin is combustible thermoplastic material which will melt and drip when ignited and give off combustion products which are toxic. Dust generated during handling and/or storage can form explosive mixtures with air.

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. May cause eye and skin irritation.

Emergency & First Aide Procedures: In case of contact immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYES: flush with copious amounts of water for 15 min. Assure adequate flushing of eyes by separating eye lids. If inhaled remove to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.

SECTION VI (Reactivity  Data)

Stability:

Unstable £              Stable T

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid):

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Above 660°F/349°C, CO₂ CO₂HCN, No_x2 and soot.

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur T

 Conditions to avoid:

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Do not raise dust. Sweep up material and put into container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site.

Waste Disposal Method:  Nylon resin is NOT "Hazardous Water" as defined in 40 CRF 261. Dispose of waste by incinerator. Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): NIOS approved equipment when airborne exposure limits exceeded.

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:

Special:

Mechanical:  Required.

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:  Rubber boots & Protective clothing

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

Precautions in Handling & Storing: Store in a cool dry place. Keep storage container tightly closed.

Other Precautions:  

 Last Review: March 2007