MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
***** IDENTIFICATION *****
NAME: PI2555 SYNONYMS: POLYIMIDE COATING.
CHEM.FAMILY: Pyralin Polyimide FORMULA: Proprietary.
Coating.
MANUFACTURER: INFORMATION & EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NOS:
HD MicroSystems INFORMATION: Product: (800) 441-7515
Cheesequake Road EMERGENCIES: Medical: (800) 441-3637
Parlin, NJ 08859 Transport (CHEMTREC): (800) 424-9300
All Ingredients in This Product Are TSCA Listed/Reported.
***** PHYSICAL DATA *****
FORM: Viscous Liquid. ODOR: Aromatic.
APPEARANCE: Dark Brown. SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight.
***** COMPONENTS *****
Material(s): CAS# V.P. mm Hg @ 20C Weight %
Aromatic 100 (Petroleum 64742-95-6 < 10. 10 - 30%
Distillate).
N-Methyl-2-Pyrollidone. 872-50-4 0.29 > 60%
Polyamic acid of Benzophenone 31942-21-9 10 - 30%
Tetracarboxylic Dianhydride/4,4-
Oxydianiline/m-Phenylenediamine
(Polymer).
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***** HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY *****
INSTABILITY:
The product is normally stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY:
Avoid contact with:
Nitrates; Reducing agents; Oxidizing agents; Bases; Acids; Strong
acids; Strong oxidizers.
DECOMPOSITION:
Decomposition products at high temperature may include:
Carbon monoxide (CO); Nitrogen oxides; Carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, water.
POLYMERIZATION:
The product may polymerize endothermically if exposed to
temperatures over 90 F, ultraviolet light or free radical
initiators. This may increase viscosity.
***** FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA *****
FLASHPOINT: 138F Seta CC
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES. Do not smoke in area
with open product;
If the product may be heated above its flashpoint during
processing, remove sources of ignition such as open sparks,
flames or static discharge to prevent vapor ignition.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING INFORMATION:
Toxic decomposition products may form under fire conditions.
(See Decomposition Section.);
Wear full protective clothing and a full facepiece, positive
pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA);
Decontaminate contaminated clothing and equipment with soap
and water. Dispose of residues per federal, state, and local
regulation. (See Waste Disposal Section.).
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***** HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION *****
PRINCIPAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
>>>Aromatic 100 (Petroleum Distillate)
****Toxic effects described in animals include: BY SKIN OR
EYE CONTACT: Skin photosensitization; Moderate skin
irritation; Slight eye irritation; BY INHALATION: Respiration
rate changes; Tremors; Incoordination; Salivation;
Hyperactivity; Nonspecific effects, e.g., weight loss and
irritation. ****Human health effects of overexposure may
include: BY SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: Skin irritation with
discomfort or rash; Eye irritation with discomfort, tearing,
or blurring of vision; BY INHALATION: Irritation of the upper
respiratory passages with coughing and discomfort; BY
INGESTION: Nonspecific discomfort, e.g., nausea, headache or
weakness; Temporary nervous system depression with
anaesthetic effects, e.g., dizziness, headache, confusion,
incoordination, and loss of consciousness. ***In addition:
Skin contact may cause photosensitization in susceptible
individuals.
>>>N-Methyl-2-Pyrollidone
****Toxic effects described in animals include: BY SKIN OR
EYE CONTACT: Mild skin irritation; No skin sensitization; BY
INHALATION: Respiratory effects. Toxic effects of repeated or
prolonged animal exposures include: BY INHALATION:
Respiratory effects; Bone marrow effects; Lymph system
effects; Testicular effects; ****Additional animal tests have
shown: No carcinogenic activity; No developmental toxicity;
No genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures; No
reproductive toxicity. ****Human health effects of
overexposure may include: By contact with liquid or vapor:
Eye irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of
vision; BY SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: Eye irritation with
discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision; Skin irritation
with itching, burning, redness, swelling or rash; BY
INHALATION: Runny nose; Sore throat; Sneezing; Irritation of
the nose and throat; Nonspecific discomfort, e.g., nausea,
headache or weakness. ****Human effects of higher level
acute, repeated or chronic overexposure may include: BY SKIN
OR EYE CONTACT: Skin reddening; Skin irritation with
discomfort or rash; Dermatitis; Swelling; Burning. ***In
addition: BY SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: There are inconclusive or
unverified reports of human sensitization.
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>>>Polyamic acid of Benzophenone Tetracarboxylic
Dianhydride/4,4-Oxydianiline/m-Phenylenediamine (Polymer)
****Toxic effects described in animals include: BY SKIN OR
EYE CONTACT: Skin irritation; Skin sensitization; Eye
irritation.
ANIMAL DATA:
>>>Aromatic 100 (Petroleum Distillate)
Inhalation 6 hour LC50: > 14.4 mg/L in rats
Oral LD50: ~ 5000 mg/kg in rats.
>>>N-Methyl-2-Pyrollidone
Inhalation 4 hour ALC: 1.7 mg/L in rats (Moderately toxic)
Skin absorption LD50: > 8,000 mg/kg in rabbits
(Slightly toxic)
Oral LD50: 4,320 mg/kg (Slightly toxic).
CARCINOGENICITY LISTING:
No ingredients of this product are designated by IARC, NTP, OSHA,
ACGIH or Dupont as potential carcinogens.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Workplace exposures should be kept below the following limits:
. AIHA ACGIH OSHA
Name/Units 8hr 15min 8hr 15min 8hr 15min
PARTICULATES (N.O.S.), respirable
Units: mg/m3 5
PARTICULATES (N.O.S.), total
Units: mg/m3 10 15
N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE
Units: ppm 10
Also, DuPont has established and observes the following limits:
Name/Units 12 hr 8hr 15min Ceiling
AROMATIC 100
Units: ppm 50
N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE
Units: ppm 25
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NOTES ON EXPOSURE LIMITS:
PELs - OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits - 29 CFR 1910.1000,
Subpart Z, or specific substance standards;
TLVs - ACGIH Threshold Limit Values - published by American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 6500 Glenway
Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211;
WEELs- AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Limits - published by
the American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2700 Prosperity
Avenue, Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22031;
AELs - Dupont Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally
imposed occupational exposure limits are lower than AEL in effect,
government limits shall take precedence;
(C) = "ceiling", limit not to be exceeded for any time period;
(S) = "skin" , skin absorption may contribute significantly to the
ingredient's internal toxicity.
***** FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS *****
Skin Contact: For skin contact, immediately flush skin with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a
physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact: For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately
give two glasses of water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Activated charcoal slurry may be
administered. To prepare activated charcoal slurry, suspend
50 grams activated charcoal in 400ml water and mix
thoroughly. Administer 5ml/kg, or 350ml for an average adult.
***** PROTECTION INFORMATION *****
Respiratory Protection:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved full-face mask equipped with chemical
cartridges approved for methylamine may be permissible
under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations
are expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided
by air purifying respirators is limited. Use a positive
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pressure air supplied respirator if there is any potential
for an uncontrolled release, when exposure levels are not
known, or in any other circumstances where air purifying
respirators may not provide adequate protection;
For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be
needed; however, if handling at elevated temperatures
without sufficient ventilation, use an approved air-
purifying respirator. In dusty atmospheres, use an approved
dust respirator;
Selection of a suitable respirator will depend on the
properties of the contaminant(s) and their actual or
expected air concentration(s) versus applicable limits.
Consult ANSI Standard Z88.2 for decision logic to select
appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators;
A NIOSH/MSHA/OSHA approved air purifying respiratory with a
dust/mist cartridge or canister may be permissible under
certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are
expected to exceed limits. Protection provided by air
purifying respirators is limited. Use a positive pressure
air supplied respirator if there is any potential for an
uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known or any
other circumstances where air purifying respirators may not
provide adequate protection;
Use a positive pressure air-supplied respirator if
concentrations may exceed exposure limits. Air-purifying
respirators are inadequate for this material;
If respirators are needed to meet applicable limits, a
respiratory protection program up to the level of OSHA
Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 is mandatory. This includes air
monitoring, selection, medical approval, training, fit
testing, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, storage, etc;
An OSHA/NIOSH respirator for protection against Nuisance
Dust is recommended.
Gloves:
Gloves should be used when the possibility of skin contact
exists;
The suitability of a particular glove and glove material
should be determined as part of an overall glove program.
Considerations may include chemical breakthrough time;
permeation rate; abrasion, cut and puncture resistance;
flexibility; duration of contact; etc.
Other Protection Practices:
Appropriate eye protection such as chemical splash goggles
should be used if the possibility of eye contact exists;
Protective outer clothing should be used where the
possibility of body contact exists. Contaminated work
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clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace;
Do not smoke, consume or store food or drinks in areas
where the product is handled or stored. After handling the
product, wash hands thoroughly before leaving the work
area;
Additional engineering controls, work practices and
training may be required depending on exposure levels.
These are discussed in the OSHA Respiratory Protection
Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200);
Do not breath dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
***** DISPOSAL INFORMATION *****
Spill, Leak or Release:
FOR SMALL SPILLS, absorb on rags, sand or other absorbent
material;
FOR LARGE SPILLS, get workers out of affected area. If
flammable liquids or vapors may be present, turn off
electrical devices or other sources of sparks or flames. WEAR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Use supplied-air respiratory protection
if vapor concentrations are not known;
Contain spill at source by diking or absorbing with sand. Do
not allow spill to spread to or intentionally flush to sewer
or ground. Wash area thoroughly. Adequately ventilate area;
Spill residue, cleaning rags and absorbent may be considered
hazardous. (See Waste Disposal Section.).
Waste Disposal:
Components of this product may be considered hazardous;
Consult applicable Federal, State, and local regulations for
allowable disposal methods.
***** PRODUCT INFORMATION *****
Contaminated Items:
Empty product containers, contaminated clothing and
cleaning materials, etc. should be considered hazardous
until decontaminated or properly disposed of. (See Waste
Disposal Section.).
Storage:
Store product in a refrigerated location (0-4F), away from
sunlight or ultraviolet light to ensure product viscosity
stability.
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***** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION *****
The following ingredients are subject to the reporting require-
ments of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendment
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372:
INGREDIENT(S) Weight %
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone > 60%
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING: This product does not contain chemical
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
This product is a physical mixture. The health effects information
about this product is based on the individual ingredients;
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific product designated herein and does not relate to its use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Canadian WHMIS Classification:
Class B, Div 3; D2B.
Date of latest MSDS revision: 05/19/98
Person Responsible for MSDS:
Safety Coordinator - MSDS
DuPont P&EM / MCM
14 Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4425
Telephone: (800) 284-3382
Outside U.S.: (919) 248-5775
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