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Material Safety Data Sheet
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"KAPTON" POLYIMIDE FILM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE FILLED, UNCOATED
KAP00004 Revised 15-FEB-2007
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
Kapton is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Corporate MSDS Number : DU005417
Tradenames and Synonyms
"KAPTON" HY, HNY, HAY
"KAPTON" BCL-Y
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont
"Kapton"/"Teflon" Customer Service
P.O. Box 89
Circleville, OH 43113
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-237-4357
Transport Emergency : 1-800-424-9300
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
INERT POLYIMIDE FILM 100
Filled types contain:
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 13463-67-7 0-6
Exposure limits for the following may apply:
DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE (residual in film) 127-19-5 <1
POLYIMIDE POLYMER (as nuisance dust) 25038-81-7
Components (Remarks)
All reportable ingredients are listed in the TSCA Chemical
Substance Inventory.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
Before using "Kapton" Polyimide Films, read the bulletin
on safe handling and use.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION: Not a probable route of exposure for film.
Exposure to titanium dioxide encapsulated in the polymer is
not likely.
For the polymer from which the film is made, DuPont
recommends treating polymer dust as a nuisance particulate.
SKIN CONTACT: No irritation is expected from handling film.
Less than 1 ppm dimethyl acetamide was extracted from film
by distilled water at 40 deg C for 4 hours.
EYE CONTACT: Not a probable route of exposure for film.
INGESTION: Not a probable route of exposure for film.
Carcinogenicity Information
The following components are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as
carcinogens.
Material IARC NTP OSHA ACGIH
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 2B
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION
Not a probable route of exposure for films.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash with soap and water after handling. If skin irritation
develops, consult a physician.
EYE CONTACT
Flush eyes with water. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
INGESTION
Not a probable route of exposure for films.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
Not a fire or explosion hazard.
The flammability characteristic of polyimide film is
reported as "self-extinguishing".
"Kapton" chars but does not burn in air. "Kapton" will burn
in an atmosphere of 100% oxygen. The major off-gases are
carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
The processing of "Kapton" polyimide films can cause the
generation of static charge. Precautions for static charges
should also be taken when removing plastic films used as
protective packaging for "Kapton".
Extinguishing Media
Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
Fire Fighting Instructions
None required.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Accidental Release Measures
Pick up to prevent slipping hazard.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage
Store away from flammable materials.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
Safe handling of "Kapton" polyimide films at high
temperatures (above 200 deg C) requires adequate ventilation
If small quantities of "Kapton" are involved, normal air
circulation may be all that is needed in case of
overheating. Whether or not existing ventilation is
adequate at higher temperatures will depend on the combined
factors of film quantity, temperature and exposure time.
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety glasses are recommended as good industrial practice.
Respirators are not needed for normal use.
Special protective clothing is not needed for normal use. Gloves
are recommended as good industrial practice.
# Exposure Guidelines
Applicable Exposure Limits
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
PEL (OSHA) : 15 mg/m3, total dust, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 10 mg/m3, total dust, 8 Hr. TWA, A4
AEL * (DuPont) : 10 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE (residual in film)
PEL (OSHA) : 10 ppm, 35 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, Skin
TLV (ACGIH) : 10 ppm, 36 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, Skin, A4
AEL * (DuPont) : 10 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, Skin
POLYIMIDE POLYMER (as nuisance dust)
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
AEL * (DuPont) : 10 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
* 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.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Data
Melting Point : None
% Volatiles : 1% max
Solubility in Water : Insoluble
Odor : No odor
Form : Opaque film
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(PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - Continued)
Color : Yellow
Specific Gravity : >1.4
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
None reasonably foreseeable.
Decomposition
At temperatures above 400 deg C, the major off-gases are
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
Aquatic Toxicity
Insoluble.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Landfill or incinerate in compliance with federal, state,
and local regulations.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name : NOT APPLICABLE
Hazard Class : NOT REGULATED
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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State Regulations (U.S.)
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
No substances on the state hazardous substances list, for the
states indicated below, are used in the manufacture of products on
this Material Safety Data Sheet, with the exceptions indicated.
SUBSTANCES ON THE PENNSYLVANIA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST PRESENT
AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1 % OR MORE (0.01% FOR SPECIAL HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES)- Dimethyl acetamide (1% maximum);titanium dioxide (6%
maximum)
WARNING - SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM- None known
SUBSTANCES ON THE NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST
PRESENT AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1% OR MORE (O.1% FOR SUBSTANCES
IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS, MUTAGENS OR TERATOGENS)- Dimethyl
acetamide (1% maximum);titanium dioxide (6% maximum)
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Additional Information
MEDICAL USE: CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications
involving permanent implantation in the human body. For other
medical applications see DuPont CAUTION Bulletin No. H-50102.
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The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS : "Kapton" Customer Service
Address : DuPont
Circleville, OH
Telephone : 800-237-4357
# Indicates updated section.
This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
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