RILSAN (R) BESN P40 BLK TL
Material Safety Data Sheet
Arkema Inc.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Technical Polymers
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (24hrs) or (703) 527-3887
Arkema Inc.
Medical: Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
2000 Market St.,
(866) 767-5089 (24Hrs)
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3222
Information Telephone Numbers Phone Number Available Hrs
Engineering Polymers (Pebax & Rilsan) (800) 932 - 0420 Mon - Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm
EST
Fluoropolymers (Kynars) (800) 722 - 9668 Mon - Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm
EST
Product Name RILSAN (R) BESN P40 BLK TL
Product Synonym(s)
Chemical Family Polyamide
Chemical Formula
Chemical Name See Composition
EPA Reg Num
Product Use
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical Wt. % OSHA
Polyamide 11 25587-80-8 >84 N
N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3622-84-2 <15 Y
The substance(s) marked with a "Y" in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals according to the
criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
While this material is not classified as hazardous under Federal OSHA regulations, this MSDS contains valuable
information critical to the safe handling and proper use of this product. This MSDS should be retained and available
for employees and other users of this product.
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Black pellets
CAUTION!
MELT PROCESSING RELEASES VAPORS WHICH MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. As a
finished product, it is a synthetic, high molecular weight polymer. Due to its chemical and physical properties, this
material does not require special handling other than the good industrial hygiene and safety practices employed with
any industrial material of this type. Under normal processing conditions, this material will release fume or vapor.
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Components of these releases may vary with processing time and temperatures. These process releases may
produce eye, skin and/or respiratory tract irritation and, with repeated or prolonged exposures, nausea, drowsiness,
headache and weakness.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IN CASE OF CONTACT, flush the area with plenty of water. Remove material from clothing. Wash clothing
before reuse.
IF SWALLOWED, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Get medical attention.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
IF INHALED, remove to fresh air.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosive Properties
Auto-Ignition Temperature NE
Flash Point NE Flash Point Method
Flammable Limits- Upper NA
NA
Lower
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Fire fighters and others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full fire fighting turn out
gear (full Bunker Gear) and self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure demand NIOSH approved or
equivalent). Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
When burned, the following hazardous products of combustion can occur: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Stop the leak, if possible. Ventilate the space involved. Absorb, sweep up, place in container for disposal.
Reduce dust spreading with a water spray. Shut off or remove all ignition sources. Prevent waterway
contamination. Construct a dike to prevent spreading. Protect workers with water spray. Collect run-off
water and transfer to drums or tanks for later disposal. Avoid creating a dusty atmosphere. Consult a
regulatory specialist to determine appropriate state or local reporting requirements, for assistance in waste
characterization and/or hazardous waste disposal and other requirements listed in pertinent environmental
permits.
Clean up procedures: Transfer to containers, preparatory for later disposal. Avoid generation of dusts. Place
in non-sparking containers for recovery or disposal. Remove from spill location. Flush area with water spray,
collect rinsate.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Avoid breathing processing fumes or vapors. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practices. These practices include avoiding unnecessary exposure and removal of material from eyes, skin
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
and clothing. Process using adequate ventilation.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. This material is not hazardous under normal storage conditions; however, material
should be stored in closed containers, in a secure area to prevent container damage and subsequent
spillage.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures. Provide ventilation if necessary to minimize
exposure. Dilution ventilation is acceptable, but local mechanical exhaust ventilation preferred, if practical, at
sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Eye / Face Protection
Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact. Processing of this product releases vapors or fumes
which may cause eye irritation. Where eye contact may be likely, wear chemical goggles and have eye
flushing equipment available.
Skin Protection
Minimize skin contamination by following good industrial hygiene practice. Wearing protective gloves is
recommended. Wash hands and contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing processing fumes or vapors. Where airborne exposure is likely, use NIOSH approved
respiratory protective equipment appropriate to the material and/or its components and substances released
during processing. If exposures cannot be kept at a minimum with engineering controls, consult respirator
manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for a given application. Observe respirator use
limitation specification by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where there may
be a potential for significant exposure, use an approved full-face positive-pressure, self-contained breathing
apparatus or positive-pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory protection
programs must comply with 29 CFR ?1910.134.
Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
The components of this product have no established Airborne Exposure Guidelines
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a "Y" above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate
exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
-ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.
-WEEL-AIHA Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic skin reactions.
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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Black pellets
Appearance/Odor
pH
Specific Gravity 1.03
Vapor Pressure NE
Vapor Density NE
Melting Point 180 -185 deg C
Freezing Point
Boiling Point NE
Solubility In Water Negligible
Evaporation Rate NE
Percent Volatile NE
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization
Does not occur.
Incompatibility
Contact with acids and strong oxidizing agents may cause a low energy release.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen can be liberated at high temperatures.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
Polyamide 11
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate that this material is non-irritating to rabbit skin (4-hr exposure; 0/8). No
genetic changes were observed in tests using bacteria.
N,N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate that this material is slightly toxic if swallowed (rat LD50 2,050 mg/kg)
and moderately toxic at elevated temperatures if inhaled (rat 4-hr approximate lethal concentration 0.385 mg/l
when heated to the temperature of 564 deg F). No genetic changes were observed in tests using bacteria.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
N,N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide
At a concentration of 5 ppm, this material had no effect on bluegill sunfish during a 24-hour static toxicity test. It
was reported to cause death or obvious distress in rainbow trout after 2 hours exposure and in sea lamprey
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larvae after 14 hours exposure.
Chemical Fate Information
No data are available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Recover, reclaim or recycle when practical. Dispose of in an approved landfill if allowed locally. Comply with
federal, state, and local regulations. Dispose of in a permitted waste management facility if incineration or
landfill is not practical.
Note: Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste
management information incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and local
waste disposal requirements may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Name Not Regulated
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class
UN Number
DOT Packing Group PG
RQ
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health N Fire N
Reactive N
Delayed (Chronic) Health N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
Ingredient Related Regulatory Information:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide NE
Polyamide 11 NE
16 OTHER INFORMATION
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Revision Information
Revision Number 4
11 OCT 2004
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 26-SEP-2001
Revision Summary
ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. has changed its name to Arkema Inc.
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
Arkema Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and
statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Arkema Inc., Arkema Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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