Material Safety Data Sheet
Neoprene polychloroprene
Version 2.0
Revision Date 01/08/2010 Ref. 150000002486
This SDS adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements of the United States and may not meet the regulatory
requirements in other countries.
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : Neoprene polychloroprene
Product Grade/Type : GNA, GNA M1, GNA M2, GW, GW M2
MSDS Number : 150000002486
Product Use : Rubber products
Manufacturer : DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C
Bellevue Park Corporate Center, 300 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
Product Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S. 1-302-774-1000)
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S. 1-302-774-1139)
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 (outside the U.S. 1-703-527-3887)
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
Skin : not applicable
Eyes : not applicable
Inhalation
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) : May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation. Cough, Severe shortness of
(asbestos-free) breath, Difficulty in breathing, Prolonged contact may cause:, Chronic lung
disease with alterations in lung function or difficulty breathing.
Carcinogenicity
None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by
IARC, NTP, or OSHA, as a carcinogen.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS-No. Concentration
Poly(2-chloro-1,3-butadiene) 9010-98-4 >91%
Rosin 8050-09-7 <6 %
Disulfiram 97-77-8 <2 %
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (asbestos-free) 14807-96-6 <1 %
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact : Wash off with soap and water. Cool skin rapidly with cold water after contact
with hot polymer. Do not peel polymer from the skin. Consult a physician if
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necessary.
Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Consult a
physician if necessary.
Inhalation : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Move to fresh air in case of
accidental inhalation of fumes from overheating or combustion. Consult a
physician if necessary.
Ingestion : If victim is conscious: Drink water as a precaution. Consult a physician.
General advice : If symptoms persist, call a physician.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Flash point : > 260 癈 (> 500 癋) open cup
Fire and Explosion Hazard : Burning produces noxious and toxic fumes.
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2), Foam, Water, Dry chemical
Firefighting Instructions : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Evacuate
personnel to safe areas. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains
or water courses.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL) sections before proceeding with
clean-up. Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Safeguards (Personnel) : Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Spill Cleanup : Shovel into suitable container for disposal. Clean contaminated floors and
objects thoroughly while observing environmental regulations.
Accidental Release Measures : Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling (Personnel) : Protect from contamination. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at dryers,
machinery and at places where dust or volatiles can be generated. Do not
breathe dust. Do not breathe fumes evolved from hot polymer. General
precaution for all plastics and elastomers: Wash hands before breaks and
immediately after handling the product. Regular cleaning of equipment, work
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area and clothing. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Handling (Physical Aspects) : General precaution for all plastics and elastomers: Take necessary action to
avoid static electricity discharge (which might cause ignition of organic
vapours). Avoid dust formation.
Storage : Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep containers dry and tightly
closed to avoid moisture absorption and contamination.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls : Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Respirator with combination filter for vapour/particulate (EN 141).
Hand protection : Material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.38 mm
Wearing time: 8 h
Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection : If there is a potential for contact with hot/molten material wear heat resistant
clothing and footwear.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limit Values
Hydrogen chloride (gas)
PEL (Permissible 5 ppm 7 mg/m3 TLV-C
(OSHA)
Exposure Limit)
TLV (ACGIH) 2 ppm TLV-C
Disulfiram
TLV (ACGIH) 2 mg/m3 TWA
* AEL is DuPont's Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally imposed occupational exposure limits which
are lower than the AEL are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : chips
Color : off-white, tan
Odor : slight, characteristic
Density : 1.23 g/cm3
Method: ASTM D 792
Water solubility : insoluble
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Processing temperature > 200 癈 (> 392 癋)
Avoid heating for prolonged periods above the recommended upper
processing limit.
Incompatibility : None reasonably foreseeable.
Hazardous decomposition : Hazardous decomposition products Hydrogen chloride, Carbon monoxide,
products Sulphur dioxide, Organic acids, Aldehydes, Alcohols
Hazardous reactions : During drying, cleaning and moulding, small amounts of hazardous gases
and/or particulate matter may be released.
These may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Secondary amines may form nitrosamines under certain conditions.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Neoprene polychloroprene
Sensitisation : Animal test did not cause sensitization by skin contact. (Data on the
product itself)
Poly(2-chloro-1,3-butadiene)
Oral ALD : 20,000 mg/kg, rat
Further information : The substance is a polymer and is not expected to produce toxic
effects.
Rosin
Skin irritation : Mild skin irritation
Eye irritation : irritant
Disulfiram
Dermal LD50 : > 2,000 mg/kg, rabbit
Oral : rat
Central nervous system effects
Tremors
Incoordination
Lethargy
Oral LD50 : 7,074 mg/kg, rat
Skin irritation : Species: rabbit
non-irritant
Eye irritation : Species: rabbit
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Mild eye irritation
Repeated dose toxicity : Oral, rat
Abnormal decrease in red -blood -cell haemoglobin (hemoglobinemia),
Abnormal decrease in number of red blood cells, Abnormal increase in
white blood cells, altered blood chemistry, Information given is based
on data obtained from similar substances.
Carcinogenicity : Animal testing did not show any carcinogenic effects.
Mutagenicity : Did not cause genetic damage in cultured bacterial cells., Caused
genetic damage in cultured mammalian cells., Evidence suggests this
substance does not cause genetic damage in animals.
Teratogenicity : Animal testing showed no developmental toxicity.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (asbestos-free)
Dermal : No adverse effects expected.
Oral LD50 : > 5,000 mg/kg, rat
Inhalation 5 h ALC : > 22 mg/l, rat
eye effects
Altered respiratory rate
Skin irritation : No adverse effects expected.
Eye irritation : No adverse effects expected.
Repeated dose toxicity : Inhalation
No toxicologically significant effects were found.
Carcinogenicity : Tumors were noticed after prolonged inhalation toxicity testing on
rats., The observed tumors do not appear to be relevant for men.
Mutagenicity : Tests on bacterial or mammalian cell cultures did not show mutagenic
effects., Animal testing did not show any mutagenic effects.
Reproductive toxicity : No adverse effects expected.
Teratogenicity : Evidence suggests the substance is not a developmental toxin in
animals.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic Toxicity
Poly(2-chloro-1,3-butadiene)
: The substance is a polymer and is not expected to produce toxic
effects.
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Rosin
48 h EC50 : Daphnia magna (Water flea) 3.8 - 5.4 mg/l
Disulfiram
96 h LC50 : Poecilia reticulata (guppy) 0.19 - 0.32 mg/l
96 h EC50 : Algae 1.8 mg/l
48 h EC50 : Daphnia magna (Water flea) 0.12 mg/l
0.25 h : Photobacterium phosphoreum 1.21 mg/l
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (asbestos-free)
: This product has no known eco-toxicological effects.
Additional ecological information : No data is available on the product itself.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal : If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.
Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.
Incinerate only in incinerators capable of scrubbing out acidic combustion
products.
Environmental Hazards : Offer rinsed packaging material to local recycling facilities.
If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EINECS Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
TSCA Status : In compliance with TSCA Inventory requirements for commercial purposes.
AICS Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
DSL Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ENCS (JP) Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
KECI (KR) Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
PICCS (PH) Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
INV (CN) Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ISHL (JP) Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
NZIOC Status : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
SARA 313 Regulated : SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with
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Chemical(s) known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels
established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
California Prop. 65 : WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California
to cause cancer.
4-Vinylcyclohexene, Ethylbenzene, 1,4-Dioxane, Cristobalite, Aniline,
Benzene, 2-Chlorobuta-1,3-diene, 1-Naphthylamine, 2-Naphthylamine
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Toluene, Benzene
PA Right to Know : Substances on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substances List present at a
Regulated Chemical(s) concentration of 1% or more (0.01% for Special Hazardous Substances):
Rosin, Disulfiram
NJ Right to Know : Substances on the New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance List present
Regulated Chemical(s) at a concentration of 1% or more (0.1% for substances identified as
carcinogens, mutagens or teratogens): Disulfiram
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS preparation date : 01/08/2010
Restrictions for use : Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the
human body. For other medical applications see DuPont Performance
Elastomer's caution bulletin No. H-69237.
Before use read DuPont Performance Elastomer's safety information.
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at
the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing,
storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The
information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
Significant change from previous version is denoted with a double bar.
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