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:

Polysulfone 

Trade Name & Synonyms:

Chemical Family:

Formula:

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)

1.910

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

< 1%

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

Negligible, Below 0.1%

Appearance & Odor:  pellets, essentially odorless

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: 550°C (1002°F) (ASTM D-1929)

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water spray or any A class extinguishing agent.

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

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: 

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption.

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:

Heating above 190°C/374°F

Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong acids and oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur T

 Conditions to avoid:

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Sweep up material and put into container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site. Pellets can cause slippery surface.

Waste Disposal Method: Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): OSHA

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust: Recommended

Special:

Mechanical:  

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:  

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