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CONDUCTOMOUNT GRAPHITE
CONDUCTIVE MOUNTING RESIN
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PACE Technologies
MANUFACTURER:
3601 E. 34th St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
520-882-6598
INFORMATION PHONE:
CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 (US) Day or night
EMERGENCY PHONE:
International call collect CHEMTREC 202-483-7616
TRADE NAME: CONDUCTOMOUNTTM Conductive Mounting Resin
Phenolic Molding Compound with two stage resin and graphite
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE POLYMERIC MOLDING
CHEMICAL NAME:
COMPOUND AND GRAPHITE
HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
HMIS RATING:
HAZARD RATING:
LEAST: 0 SLIGHT: 1 MODERATE: 2 HIGH: 3 EXTREME: 4
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION or INGREDIENTS
CHEMICALS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF
1986 AND 40 CFR PART 372.
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S) CAS # % TLV/PEL
ACGIH-TWA/SKIN 5 PPM
108-95-2 <2.5
*PHENOL
OSHA-TWA/SKIN 5 PPM
ACGIH-TLV (respirable dust) 2 mg/m3
7782-42-5 10-40%
GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
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ACGIH-TWA 3.5 mg/m3
1333-86-4 <5
CARBON BLACK
OSHA-TWA 3.5 mg/m3
ACGIH-TWA 2 mg/m3
<8
COAL DUST
OSHA-TWA <5% SIO2 2.4 mg/m3
%SIO2 + 2
OSHA-TWA >5% SIO2 10 mg/m3
% SIO2 +2
ACGIH-TWA 2 mg/m3
7782-42-5 <20
GRAPHITE
OSHA-TWA 15 MPPCF
ACGIH-TWA 3 mg/m3
12001-26-2 <30
MICA
OSHA-TWA 20 MPPCF
ACGIH-TWA 2 mg/m3
14307-96-6 <10
TALC
OSHA-TWA 20 MPPCF
ACGIH-TWA/INHAL 10 mg/m3
<35
PARTICULATES NOT
ACGIH-TWA/RESPIR 3 mg/m3
OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED
OSHA-TWA/TOTAL 15 mg/m3
(PNOC)
OSHA-TWA/RESPIR 5 mg/m3
Ingredients are listed on the TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances. Those not identified are non-
hazardous.
AS USED:
During polymerization (e.g. curing of the product during normal processing) or decomposition (e.g.,
overheating or burning of the product) small amounts of gaseous ammonia, phenol and formaldehyde (as well
as water vapor, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide) are evolved. Breathing of the fumes can be harmful.
If the odor of ammonia or formaldehyde is noticeable, then the airborne concentration of those chemicals
should be carefully monitored and ventilation improvements considered; those chemicals begin to be
detectable by odor at concentrations approaching or exceeding the PELS. The odor of phenol begins to be
noticeable at a concentration about one-fifth the PEL. In any case, adequacy of ventilation can best be
determined by use of instruments to monitor airborne concentrations of ammonia, phenol, and
formaldehyde. Grinding or machining of cured molded material may create a dust that poses a respiratory
hazard if inhaled and may release small amounts of gaseous ammonia.
SECTION 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
HAZARD STATEMENT: Ordinary use of this product is unlikely to produce significant exposure to hazardous
chemicals. PELS for these chemicals are set at levels designed to avoid any significant health risk and are
achievable with proper material handling procedures, ventilation and housekeeping. Nevertheless, per OSHA
requirement, we list the following possible health hazards if one were exposed to the following chemicals at levels
much higher, or in a different form, then expected from ordinary use of this product.
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Highly Toxic - Poisoning may occur via skin absorption, vapor inhalation, or ingestion.
PHENOL
Inhalation of the vapors may cause severe irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory
tract. May cause liver, kidney and heart damage.
Irritant to Eyes, Lungs, and Skin. Has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory
FORMALDEHYDE
animals. Listed as an IARC carcinogen. California law requires the following
Statement be included: contains a chemical (formaldehyde) know to the state of
California to cause cancer. National cancer institute study finds little evidence to
connect formaldehyde exposure with cancer in humans.
Irritant to eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
AMMONIA
POSSIBLE RESPRIABLE DUST COMPONENTS (UP TO 8% MAY GO THRU 100 MESH):
Irritant to eyes, nose and throat. Can cause respiratory effect such as
COAL DUST
pneumoconiosis, bronchitis, emphysema and progressive massive fibrosis, with
long exposure.
Mechanical irritant to eyes, nose and skin. Can cause irritation and inflammation
FIBROUS GLASS
of the nasopharyngeal region and upper respiratory tract.
Irritant to eyes and respiratory tracts. Can cause pneumoconiosis, although studies
GRAPHITE
suggest that pneumoconiosis is a mixed dust reaction.
Irritant to eyes. OSHA believes that the evidence strongly suggests that it is a
MICA
pneumoconistic agent.
Irritant to eyes and skin. Several studies have shown excess risk of non malignant
MINERAL WOOL
respiratory disease.
RIBER
Irritant to eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tracts. Medical evidence is
TALC
complicated by the fact that talcs contain amphiboles and other minerals.
Irritant to eyes, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tracts. Various species
WOOD FLOUR (SOFT)
of wood dust can elicit allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals. May
cause respiratory sensitization.
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SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
EYES:
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
SKIN:
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF BREATHING IS AFFECTED,
INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, APPLY MOUTH TO
MOUTH RESUSCITATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER IMMEDIATELY AND INDUCE
INGESTION:
VOMITING BY PLACING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
WATER SPRAY, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
DIOXIDE
MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
BREATHING APPARATUS RECOMMENDED. AVOID
PROCEDURES:
INHALATION OF GASES.
ORGANIC DUST/AIR MIXTURES ARE HIGHLY
UNUSUAL FIRE AND
FLAMMABLE (EXPLOSIVE); AVOID DUST
EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
ACCUMULATIONS OR DUST-LADEN ATMOSPHERES
AND SOURCES OF IGNITION.
SECTION 6. ACCDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE: VACUUM OR SWEEP WITH SWEEPING COMPOUND, SAWDUST OR
SAND. AVOID GENERATING DUST. VAUCCUMS WITH EXPLOSION PROOF MOTORS ARE
RECOMMENDED. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FREE PHENOL WHICH IS SUBJECT TO EFFLUENT
LIMITS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: BURY OR INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE,
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 7. HANDLING STORAGE
AVOID BREATHING FUMES FROM MOLDING OR OTHER
HANDLING:
PROCESSES INVOLVING HEAT. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS
FROM CUTTING, MACHINING OR DEFLASHING OPERATIONS.
GUARD AGAINST DUST ACCUMULATION OF THIS
MATERIAL. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OR AIRBORNE DUST
MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. AS WITH ALL
CHEMICALS, GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED
STORAGE:
TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS
OF DUST. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SOURCES OF
IGNITION. OBSERVE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE WASH AND SHOWER FACILITY SHOULD BE
WORK/HYGIENIC
AVAILABLE. PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE AND MAINTAIN A
PRACTICES:
CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT
POINT SOURCE EXHAUST RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE
VENTILATION:
DUST AND VAPORS EVOLVED DURING USE (DUST
COLLECTION SYSTEM). USE EXPLOSION PROOF MOTORS
NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS RECOMMENDED IF TLVS
RESPIRATORY
ARE EXCEEDED
PROTECTION:
GLOVES RECOMMENDED
PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING:
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
EYE PROTECTION:
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): N/A BOILING POINT (760 MM HG): N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY WIEGHT: N/A
(MM HG 20癈)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: NEGLIGIBLE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTY/ACT=1): N/A
(% BY WEIGHT)
HEAT OF VAPORIZATION: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): N/A
(DELTA HV)
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: GRANULAR, NODULAR, PELLET OR BRIQUETTE WITH SLIGHT
ODOR OF PHENOL
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE. AVOID CONTAMINATION, EXPOSURE TO FLAME OR
STABILITY:
HEAT, OR STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 100癋
LIKE MOST ORGANIC MATERIALS, THIS PRODUCT IS
INCOMPATIBILITY:
SENSITIVE TO STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND MAY EITHER
DECOMPOSE OR IGNITE WHEN MIXED WITH THE SAME
VAPORS EVOLVED DURING POLYMERIZATION MAY CONTAIN
HAZARDOUS
- PHENOL, FORMALDEHYDE, OR AMMONIA
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS:
SHOULD NOT OCCUR
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION:
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CARBON BLACK IS LISTED UNDER CALIFORNIA'S
CARCINOGENIC
PROPOSITION 65 AS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN
HAZARDS:
NON KNOWN.
REPRODUCTIVE
HAZARDS:
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NO DATA AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
BURY OR INCINERATE ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT REGULATED.
DOT SHIPPING NAME:
NON-HAZARDOUS.
DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
NOT REGULATED
PACKING GROUP:
NOT REGULATED.
UN/NA CODE:
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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ALL INGREDIENTS ARE TSCA LISTED.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
ACT)
RELEASE OF PHENOL ABOVE RQ LEVEL
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE
REQUIRES REPORTING.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE,
COMPENSATON, AND LIABILITY ACT):
RELEASE OF PHENOL ABOVE TPQ LEVEL
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND
REQUIRES REPORTING
AMENDMENTS AND
RAUTHORIZATION ACT):
RELEASE OF PHENOL AND CARBON BLACK
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES:
MAY REQUIRE REPORTING DEPENDING ON
THE AMOUNT RELEASED.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
PACE Technologies, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but
makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is
intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a
properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must
exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
purpose. PACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH
HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.
ACCORDINGLY, PACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
DATE PREPARED: 8/22/2009
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