MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALM CORPORATION CUSTOM RESINS INC A PRC COMPANY
Naxel XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME (COMMON NAME OR SYNONYM): NAXEL?Resins
THIS MSDS APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
CHEMICAL NAME: Poly(bisphenol-A carbonate) CAS# 111211-39-3
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer CAS# 9003-56-9
ADDRESS: ALM CORPORATION
55 HAUL ROAD
WAYNE, NJ 07470
CONTACT: CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (973) 694-4141
ISSUE DATE: 7 March 2006
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: 12 February 2003:
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT
Components listed below are physical or health hazards as defined in the Hazard Communication Standard.
The quantities represent typical or average values for the materials shown. Additional compositional data
are provided in Section 15, REGULATORY INFORMATION, subject to supplier notification
requirements.
Component Name % CAS Number OSHA PEL ACGIH TWA.
3.5 mg/m3 3.5 mg/m3
Carbon black 0.3 1333-86-4
3
2.0 mg/m3
Talc <10 14807-96-6 2.0 mg/m
0.1 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3
Quartz <10 14808-60-7
4-methyl phenol, reaction products with dicyclopentadiene & isobuylene
5.0 mg/m3
68610-51-5 CRI recommended exposure limit
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Pellets with slight or no odor. Spilled material may create slipping hazard. Can burn in a fire creating
dense toxic smoke. Molten plastic can cause severe thermal burns. Fumes produced during melt
processing may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Severe over-exposure may result in
nausea, headache, chills, and fever. Secondary operations, such as grinding, sanding, or sawing can
produce dust which may present an explosion or respiratory hazard.
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Naxel XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INGESTION: No hazard in normal industrial use.
SKIN ABSORPTION: No absorption hazard in normal industrial use.
EYE CONTACT: Can cause mechanical irritation if dusts are generated
SKIN CONTACT: Unlikely to cause irritation even on repeated contact.
CHRONIC / CARCINOGENICITY NTP:
NPT: Not Tested.
OSHA: Not Regulated.
IARC: Not Listed.
Processing fumes may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. In cases of severe
exposure, nausea and headache can also occur.
Grease-like processing fume condensates on ventilation ductwork, molds, and other surfaces can cause
irritation and injury to skin.
MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS: There are no known human health effects aggravated by exposure to this
product. However, certain sensitive individuals and individuals with respiratory impairments may be
affected by exposure to components in the processing vapors.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention, if irritation persists.
After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. For hot
product, immediately immerse in or flush affected area with large amounts of cold water to dissipate
heat. Cover with clean cotton sheeting or gauze and get prompt medical attention.
INGESTION: No hazard in normal industrial use. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if
symptoms develop.
INHALATION: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by
inhalation.
PROCESSING FUMES: Processing fumes inhalation may be irritating to the respiratory tract. If
symptoms are experienced, remove victim from the source of contamination or move victim to
fresh air and obtain medical advice.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Naxel XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
FIRE FIGHTING: Do not enter fire area without proper protection including self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective equipment. Fight fire from a safe distance and a protected location due
to the potential of hazardous vapors and decomposition products.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray and foam. Carbon dioxide and dry chemical are not
recommended because their lack of cooling capacity may permit re-ignition.
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: Requires a continuous flame source to ignite.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 630 C (1166 F), estimated
EXPLOSION DATA: Material not sensitive to mechanical impact but is sensitive to static discharge
under dust cloud conditions.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Intense heat, smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide, hydrocarbon fragments.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL: Gather and store in a closed container pending a waste disposal evaluation. Allow
molten material to solidify before disposal.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Follow recommendations on label and in processing guide. Prevent contact with skin
and eyes. Use good industrial hygiene practices. Provide adequate ventilation. Secondary operations
such as grinding, sanding, or sawing may produce a dust explosion hazard. Use aggressive
housekeeping activities to prevent dust accumulation: employ bonding, grounding, venting, and
explosion relief provisions in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
STORAGE: Store in a cool dry place. Avoid excessive heat and ignition sources.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: A continuous supply of fresh air to the workplace together with
removal of processing fumes through exhaust systems is recommended. Processing fume
condensate may be a fire hazard and toxic; remove periodically from exhaust hoods, duct work, and
other surfaces using appropriate personal protection. Local ventilation requirements must be
determined to limit exposure to processing fumes in the workplace.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE/FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles. In addition, use full face
shield when cleaning processing fume condensates from hoods, ducts, and other surfaces.
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Naxel XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
SKIN: When handling pellets or powder, avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wear long pants,
long sleeves, well insulated gloves, and a face shield during melt processing. Appropriate clothing -
including chemical resistant gloves - should be worn to prevent contact with processing fumes
condensate.
RESPIRATORY: When using this product at elevated temperatures, implement engineering
systems, administrative controls, or a respiratory protection program (including a respirator
approved for protection from organic vapors, acid gases, and particulate matter) if processing fumes
are not adequately controlled or operators experience symptoms of overexposure. If dust or powder
are produced from secondary operations such as sawing or grinding, use a respirator approved
for protection from dust.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
ODOR AND APPEARANCE: Plastic pellet with slight odor.
MELTING POINT: This product does not exhibit a sharp melting point but softens
gradually over a wide range of temperatures.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): Negligible.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): >1
WATER SOLUBILITY: VOLATILES: Negligible
EVAPORATION RATE: Negligible
OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Not established
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY;
STABILITY: REACTIVITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not reactive under recommended conditions of handling, storage,
processing, and use. Do not exceed melt temperature recommendations in product literature. In
order to avoid autoignition/hazardous decomposition of hot thick masses of plastic, purgings should
be collected in small, flat, shapes or thin strands to allow for rapid cooling. Quench in water. Do not
allow product to remain in barrel at elevated temperatures for extended periods of time: purge with a
general purpose resin. (See Section 8 for respiratory protection advice.)
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Processing fumes evolved at recommended
processing conditions may include trace levels of the following materials: styrene, acrylonitrile,
acrolein, acetaldehyde, acetophenone, ethyl benzene, cumene, phenols, 4-vinylcyclohexene, and
diarylcarbonates.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT:
ACUTE ORAL: Oral LD50 Rat >5 g/kg
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Naxel XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
COMPONENTS:
Styrene monomer is listed as a possible carcinogen by IARC. Rates exposed to acrylonitrile by
inhalation or ingestion induced brain, zymball gland (no comparable human gland), and stomach
tumors.
EYE CONTACT: Product not considered primary eye irritant. When similar products, in finely
divided form, were placed into the eyes of rabbits, slight transient redness or discharge occurred. This
is consistent with the expected slightly abrasive nature of the resin particles.
SKIN CONTACT: Product not considered primary skin irritant. Draize Skin Primary Irritation
Score (rabbit) for similar products, in finely divided form, for a 24-hour exposure is 0. Not
expected to be a skin sensitizer based on results of Modified Buehler Guinea Pig Sensitization Test
from similar products. Dermal LD50 (rabbit) > 2g/kg, estimated.
SUBCHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS
SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY: No data available.
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD
CARCINOGENIC PROPERTIES
NTP: Not tested.
OSHA: Not regulated.
IARC: Not listed.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: This material is not expected to be harmful to the ecology.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE:
WASTE DISPOSAL: Recycling is encouraged. Landfill or incinerate in accordance with federal,
state and local requirements. Collected processing fume condensates and incinerator ash should be
tested to determine waste classification.
POSSIBLE EPA WASTE CODES: No data.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
REGULATORY STATUS: Not Regulated.
SECTION I5: REGULATORY 1NFORMATION
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ALM CORPORATION CUSTOM RESINS INC A PRC COMPANY
Naxel XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): This product is in compliance with all rules and
orders of TSCA.
WHMIS PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product.
If any components in this product are SARA 313 listed as reportable, they are shown below. The
quantities listed for elements represent typical or average values for compounds containing the
element.
Component CAS Number %
No SARA 313-listed
chemicals in this product.
Listed below are chemical substances subject to supplier notification requirements. The perecentages,
when preset, represent average values.
CAS Number EPCRA 313 WHMIS NPRI CA-65 FL RI
Chemical Name % % % %
100-40-3
4-ethenylcyclohexene < 0.001
107-13-1
acrylonitrile < 0.01
14807-96-6
talc (Mg3H2(Si03)4) X X
CA-65: Chemical substances identified under the California Proposition 65 column are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER: This Material Safety Data Sheet [MSDS] information is provided based on the Hazard
Communication Regulations for your region or country and for the use of the persons required to
receive this information under those regulations.
The information is neither designed nor recommended for any other use or for use by any other
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ALM CORPORATION CUSTOM RESINS INC A PRC COMPANY
Naxel XPC-101, XPC-102, XPC-103
person, including for compliance with other laws. This MSDS is based on information which is
believed to be reliable, but may be subject to change as new information becomes available. Because it
is not possible to anticipate all conditions of use, additional safety precautions may be required. Each
user is responsible for making its own determination as to the safe and proper handling of this material
in its own particular use of this material. Each user should read and understand this information and
incorporate it into individual site safety programs as required by
applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CA-65: California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act)
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA 313: Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, Section 313
FL: Florida Right-To-Know Law, Substance List
HMIS: Hazardous Material Identification System (National Paint and Coatings Association)
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
OSHA: Occupational Health and Safety Administration (U.S.)
NPRI: The Canadian National Pollutant Release Inventory
NTP: National Toxicology Program
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RI: Rhode Island Right-To-Know Law, Hazardous Substance List
SARA 313: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Section 313
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (Canada)
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