Material Safety Data Sheet
Flexsil Cup, Investment
AMETEK
Specialty Chemical Products Division
Prepared 2/06
Revision 2 Page 1 of 4
Section 1 --- Chemical Product and Company Identification
Trade Name: Flexsil Cup Investment
Manufacturer: AMETEK Chemical Products Division
42 Mountain Avenue
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Emergency Telephone No.: Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
Section 2 --- Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredients CAS N0. % Comp. OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Amorphous Silica 7631-86-9 92-98 20 ppm* None
Phenol-Formaldehyde 9003-35-4 15-20** None None
Phenol (free) 108-95-2 Unknown 5 ppm 5 ppm
Formaldehyde (free) 50-00-0 Unknown 0.75 ppm*** None
* OSHA PEL Table Z-3: Millions of particles per cubic foot of air.
** % of actual coating as a % of the base material.
*** See 29 CFR 1910.1048.
Section 3 --- Hazard Information
Appearance and Odor: Mesh fabric coated with resin and having a slight phenolic odor, brown in color.
HMIS Rating: No hazard rating is available for this product.
Primary Entry Routes: Skin contact, inhalation, ingestion and eye contact
Effects of Overexposure:
Inhalation: Inhalation of airborne fibers may cause irritation to the mouth, nose and throat.
Eye: Slight irritation may be caused in contact with the eyes.
Skin: May be irritating to the skin and repeated contact may cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Ingestion: May cause temporary irritation of the digestive tract, but not an expected route of entry in industrial uses.
Phenol (free) is highly toxic by ingestion.
Carcinogenicity:
OSHA carcinogens: Formaldehyde gas
IARC Class 1 (carcinogenic to humans): Formaldehyde gas
IARC Class 3 (possibly carcinogenic to humans): Phenol and amorphous silica
NTP 2 (reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen): Formaldehyde gas
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Section 4 --- First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air and support breathing as required. If symptoms (wheezing, coughing,
shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the
victim to a hospital for treatment.
Eye Contact: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Lift eyelids and flush immediately with
flooding amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not allow the victim to rub his/her eyes or keep them shut.
Consult a physician or ophthalmologist if all material cannot be removed or if there is continuing irritation.
Skin Contact: Remove clothing around affected area. Rinse away loose material and wash affected area with soap
and water. If there is a severe skin reaction or reddened or blistered skin, consult a physician and be prepared to
transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Contact a poison control center
with information from this MSDS and the Technical Data Sheet on the composition of the material ingested. Unless
the poison control center advises otherwise, give the person one or two glasses of water, then induce vomiting. After
first aid have the person see a physician for follow up care.
Section 5 --- Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: None reported
Autoignition Temperature: None reported
Lower Explosive Limit: None reported
Upper Explosive Limit: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, water, foam, or dry chemical as suitable for type of surrounding fire.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: During a fire, free phenol and free formaldehyde may be released as well as
their combustion products, carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide among other unidentified organic compounds.
Fire Fighting: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full facepiece operated in the pressure
demand or positive pressure mode. Do not allow runoff from fire fighting to enter roadways or sewers. Material may
dry out and present additional fire/explosion hazards.
Section 6 --- Accidental Release Measures
Wear appropriate protective clothing and respiratory protection for the situation. Cover small spills with sand or other
Dust or loose fibers can be vacuumed or swept with the ad of a dust suppressant. Dispose according to federal, state,
and local environmental regulations.
Section 7 --- Handling and Storage
Store materials in a dry place, and keep container closed. Particular care should be taken when working with "used"
material to minimize dust. If exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation is experienced, NIOSH approved respiratory
protection should be worn.
Section 8 --- Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Engineering Control and Ventilation:
Provide local exhaust when possible, and general ventilation as necessary, to keep airborne concentrations below
exposure limits and as low as possible. When material is used at elevated temperatures, adequate ventilation must be
provided.
Respiratory Protection: Use an NIOSH approved respirator when levels of fibers exceed the OSHA PEL.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles must be worn to prevent eye contact. A
good safety practice is to have an eyewash station readily available near the work area.
Skin Protection: Use protective gloves when handling this product. Apron and/or coveralls is also recommended.
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Section 9 --- Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Brown mesh fabric coated with phenolic resin
Appearance/Odor: Slight phenolic resin odor
Solubility: Insoluble
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 2.2
Section 10 --- Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Product is stable at normal temperature and storage conditions.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Basic phosphates, hydrofluoric acid, and some oxides and hydroxides.
Conditions to Avoid: Contamination from other materials.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur under normal conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition of phenolic coating may produce carbon monoxide
and/or carbon dioxide, as well as other unidentified organic compounds.
Section 11 --- Toxicological Information
Phenol:
Acute inhalation, mouse - LC50 = 177 mg/m3
Acute dermal, rabbit - LD50 = 630 mg/kg
Formaldehyde (free):
Acute inhalation, cat - LCLO = 400 mg/m3/2 hours
Acute oral, rat ?LD50 = 500 mg/kg
Amorphous Silica:
Acute intravenous, rat ?LD50 = 15 mg/kg
Acute oral, rat ?LD50 = 3,160 mg/kg
Section 12 --- Ecological Information
Phenol-formaldehyde polymers have a very low rate of biodegradation. Bio-accumulation is expected to be
minimal. Unreacted phenolic monomer may be leached into ground water even after normal curing has occurred.
Protect all waterways. Toxicity is expected to be low based on the insolubility in water of this product.
Section 13 --- Disposal Considerations
Disposal of all waste including containers in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local Environmental
regulations.
Section 14 --- Transport Information
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Flexsil Coated Filter Fabric
DOT Hazardous Class: None
DOT UN/NA Number: None
Emergency Response Guide Number: None
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Section 15 --- Regulatory Information
CERCLA CERCLA CWA CAA SARA SARA
Hazardous Reportable NPDES Section Toxic Extremely
Component Substance Quantity Discharge 112 Chemical Hazardous
(Section 102) (Lbs.) (Section (40 CFR Substance
307(a) 372) (40 CFR
355)
7631-86-9 --- --- --- --- --- ---
9003-35-4 --- --- --- --- --- ---
108-95-2 X 1,000 X X X X
50-00-0 X 100 X X X X
Components listed as OSHA air contaminants are found in Section 2 of this MSDS.
Section 16 --- Other Information
The following chemicals are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372: Phenol and formaldehyde
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACURATE BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT DATA
AVAILABLE. AMETEK MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO
SUCH INFORMATION, AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY RESULTING FROM ITS USE. USERS ARE
ADVISED TO CONDUCT THEIR OWN TEST TO DETERMINE THE SAFETY AND SUITABILITY OF EACH
PRODUCT OR PRODUCT COMBINATION FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES. AMETEK SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY THIRD PARTY OR FOR LOST PROFITS OR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES.
Prepared 2/06, Revision 2
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