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

Trade Name & Synonyms:

 

Chemical Family:

Formula:

[-NH(CH2)5CO-]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)

1.084

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

N/A

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

N/A

Appearance & Odor:  White to pale yellow pellets

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: 815°F (434°F)

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water, foam, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide

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

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  Emits toxic fumes

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. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly

SECTION VI (Reactivity Data)

Stability:

Unstable £              Stable N/A

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide & Nitrogen Oxide.

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur N/A

 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. Wear protective clothing & SCBA.

Waste Disposal Method:   Dissolve or mix with combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator.

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:

 

Special:

Mechanical:  Required.

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:   Protective clothing, safety shower and eye bath

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

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

Other Precautions:  Avoid prolonged or frequent exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling.

 Last Review: March 2007