MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALM CORPORATION CUSTOM RESINS INC A PRC COMPANY
NYLAMID 9881
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME (COMMON NAME OR SYNONYM): NYLENE?Resins
THIS MSDS APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: Nylamid 9881, Nylamid 9881 BK,
Nylamid 9881 FR, Nylamid 9881 FR BK, Nylamid 9881 FR GY
CHEMICAL NAME: Nylon 6, polycaprolactam, mixed with Nylon 6/6 ,
hexamethylenediamine-adipic acid resin
CAS NUMBERS: 25038-54-4 and 32131-17-2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Pellets, brick red to black
ADDRESS: ALM CORPORATION
55 HAUL ROAD
WAYNE, NJ 07470
CONTACT: CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (973) 694-4141
ISSUE DATE: 3 March 2006
LAST REVISION DATE: 1 Sept 2005
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product consists primarily of high molecular weight polymers. Substances listed below are
reportable hazardous ingredients as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
Exposure limits, when available, are also listed. Additional compositional data are provided in
Section 15, REGULATORY INFORMATION, subject to supplier notification requirements.
CAS NUMBER OSHA UNITS ACGIH UNITS CANADA UNITS
CHEMICAL NAME
1333-86-4
carbon black 3.5 mg/m3 PEL 3.5 mg/m3 TLV
7439-92-1
lead 0.05 mg/m3 TWA 0.05 mg/m3 TWA 0.05 mg/m3 TWA
7440-38-2
arsenic - 0.01 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 TWA
1309-64-4
antimony trioxide - - 0.5 mg/m3 TWA
1163-19-5
decabromodiphenyl oxide - - -
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Carbon black is a respirable dust which may cause injury to the respiratory tract if inhaled in
excessive concentrations. The ingredients listed above are compounded into the polymer
matrix and, thus, are not expected to present the same hazards as neat materials.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Solid pellets with slight or no odor. Spilled pellets 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. Secondary operations, such as grinding, sanding or sawing, can produce dust which
may present an explosion or respiratory hazard.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE: Product may cause irritation or injury due to mechanical action.
SKIN: Pellets not likely to cause skin irritation.
INGESTION: Not acutely toxic.
INHALATION: Pellet inhalation unlikely due to physical form.
CHRONIC/CARCINOGENICITY
NTP: Not Tested
OSHA: Not Regulated
IARC: Not Listed
MELT PROCESSING HEALTH EFFECTS: Molten plastic can cause severe burns.
Processing fumes may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and in cases of severe
over-exposure, nausea and headache. Grease-like processing fume condensates on ventilation duct
work, 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 fumes.
NOTE: Additives containing certain heavy metal compounds may be present. These
ingredients are essentially bound in the plastic matrix and are unlikely to contribute to
workplace exposure under recommended processing conditions.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Remove contact lenses at once. Immediately flush eyes well with copious quantities
of water or normal saline for at least 20-30 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
SKIN: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if rash or burn
occurs.
INGESTION: Not probable. . If a large amount is swallowed, seek medical attention.
INHALATION: Not likely to be inhaled due to physical form.
MELT PROCESSING: For molten plastic skin contact, cool rapidly with water and
immediately seek medical attention. Do not attempt removal of plastic without medical assistance.
Do not use solvent for removal.
For processing fume inhalation irritation, leave contaminated area and breathe fresh air. If
coughing, difficult breathing or any other symptoms develop seek medical attention at once, even
if symptoms develop at a later time.
For skin contact with fume condensate, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If
irritation develops seek medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE FIGHTING: Approved pressure demand breathing apparatus and protective clothing
should be used for all fires. Water spray is the preferred extinguishing medium. This product will
melt but will not be carried on the surface of water.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray and foam. Water is the best extinguishing medium.
Carbon dioxide and dry chemical are not generally recommended because their lack of cooling
capacity may permit re-ignition.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Hazardous combustion products may include
intense heat, dense black smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon fragments.
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: Not Established
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: Not Established
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AUTOIGNITION: 490癈 (714癋), estimated
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: Requires a continuous flame source to ignite.
EXPLOSION DATA
IMPACT SENSITIVITY: Not sensitive to mechanical impact.
STATIC DISCHARGE: Not sensitive to static discharge.
(See HANDLING AND STORAGE)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL: Sweep or gather up material and place in proper container for disposal or recovery.
(See DISPOSAL INFORMATION)
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Follow recommendations an 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 dry place away from moisture, excessive heat and sources of ignition.
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. For powders and residual dusts, refer
to HANDLING AND STORAGE Section.
Ventilation requirements must be locally determined to limit exposure to processing fumes in the
workplace. Design techniques and guidelines may be found in publications such as:
Industrial Ventilation; available from the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Committee on
Industrial Ventilation
P.O. Box 16153
Lansing, MI 48901.
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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.
SKIN: When handling pellets avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. When melt
processing product wear long pants, long sleeves, wear insulated gloves and face shield when
applicable. Use appropriate protective clothing, including chemical resistant gloves, to prevent
any contact with processing fume condensates.
RESPIRATORY: When processing fumes are not adequately controlled, use respirator approved
for protection from organic vapors and acid gases. When dust or powder from secondary
operations, such as grinding sanding or sawing, are not adequately controlled use respirator
approved for Protection from dust.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
ODOR AND APPEARANCE: Plastic pellet with slight odor.
BOILING POINT: Not Applicable
MELTING POINT: 215
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): Negligible
VAPOR DENSITY (air=l): Not Applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=l): >1
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble
% VOLATILES: Negligible
pH: Not Applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Established
EVAPORATION RATE: Negligible
COEFFICIENT WATER/OIL DISTR: Not Established
COMMENT: This product softens gradually over a wide
temperature range
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and handling.
REACTIVITY: Not reactive under recommended conditions of handling, storage,
processing and use.
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: 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 and
quench in water. (See EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION section for
respiratory protection advice.)
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Processing fumes evolved at recommended processing
conditions may include trace levels of styrene, toluene, styrene dimers, aliphatic amines,
aldehydes and alcohols, ethylbenzene and 4-vinylcyclohexene.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT:
EYE: 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 -
consistent with the expected slightly abrasive nature of the resin particles.
SKIN: Product not considered primary skin irritant.
ACUTE INHALATION: Processing fumes from similar products are not considered toxic.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: Not expected to present any significant ecological problems.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE: Product is not a 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.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT HAZARD CLASS: Not Regulated
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not Listed
TDGA: Not Listed
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Listed below are chemical substances subject to supplier notification requirements. The
percentages, when present, represent average values.
CAS NUMBER EPCRA WHMIS NPRI CA-65 DE MA MN NJ NY PA
CHEMICAL NAME 313 %
1309-64-4
antimony trioxide 0.8 X X X X XX
1163-19-5
decabromodiphenyl oxide 2.4 X X X X X
7440-38-2
arsenic 0.005 X X XXXX
7439-92-1
lead 0.002 X X XXXX
TSCA STATUS: This product complies with the Chemical Substance Inventory requirements
of the US EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The above information and recommendations are believed accurate and reliable. Because it is
not possible to anticipate all conditions of use additional safety precautions may be required.
No warranty, either express or implied, including merchantability and fitness, is made.
USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and
incorporate it into individual site safety programs in accordance with applicable hazard
communication standards and regulations.
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ABBREVIATIONS:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CA-65: California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act)
CAS #: Chemical Abstracts Service number.
DE Delaware Air Quality Management List
EPCRA 313: Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, Section 313.
FL: Florida Right-To-Know Law, Substance List.
MA Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Codes
MN Minnesota Hazardous Substances
NJ New Jersey RTK Hazardous Substances
NY New York List of Hazardous Substances
PA Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance Code
OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
NPRI: The Canadian National Pollutant Release Inventory.
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
RI: Rhode Island Right-To-Know Law, Hazardous Substance List.
WHMIS: Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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