1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
ARAMID FIBER REINFORCED POLYESTER LAMINATE
鈩?
Gillfab 1566 Laminate
鈥?
2. COMPOSITION - INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical ingredients (% by wt.)
COMPONENT CAS# %
Aramid fiber (Poly(para-phenylenediamine terephthalamide)) 26125-65-1 55 鈥? 75%
Cured polyester resin proprietary 20 鈥? 30%
Antimony compounds proprietary 2 鈥? 3%
Inorganic Arsenic 7440-38-2 <0.015%
Polyvinyl/fluoride polymer containing less than 0.025% nickel 24981-14-4 3 鈥? 12%
antimony titanium yellow pigment as nickel compounds
Polyol proprietary 1 鈥? 1.5%
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS
As shipped this material is an inert Aramid fiber/polyester laminate in which ingredients have been cured using
a thermoset process. While this material is not classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations, this MSDS
contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This MSDS should be
retained and available for employees and other users of the product.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flat laminates white on one side and yellow on the other. Heat may cause flammable hazardous decomposition
products, which may form toxic materials such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, various low molecular
weight hydrocarbons, oxides of phosphorus, biphenyl, organic acids and other toxic gases, acrid smoke, and
fumes. Flammable gases and vapors may also be produced during thermal decomposition. Decomposition can
be hazardous and uncontrollable.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Dusts may cause irritation or scratch the surface of the eye. Can cause redness, tearing,
EYE:
blurred vision and pain.
Skin contact with dust and fibers of this product may produce itching and transient
SKIN:
mechanical irritation. Skin irritation is worse when the surface of the skin is moist, as
found with perspiration.
Ingestion is not expected to be a route of exposure. If ingestion occurs, treat
INGESTION:
symptomatically.
Inhalation of dust may result in itching and upper respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation is
INHALATION:
considered the primary route of occupational exposure.
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CHRONIC EFFECTS/ CARCINOGENICITY
Processing or machining this product may create fiber dust in the air small enough to be breathed into the
lungs, which at high concentrations repeatedly over long periods of time may cause fibrosis (lung injury).
Release of this material during processing as respirable and non-respirable fibers should be controlled by
adequate local exhaust ventilation, good work practices, and use of personal protective equipment as needed.
Para-aramid fibers are listed by IARC as Group 3 - "Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans".
Approximately 20-30% of the product is a cured polyester resin, which has styrene as an ingredient. OSHA
PEL of cured polyester resin is not established. ACGIH TLV - none established. The National Toxicology
Program (NTP) does not include styrene on its list of chemicals expected to be carcinogenic. ACGIH lists the
styrene compounds as (Group A4 - "Not classified as a Human Carcinogen").
Proprietary Antimony Compounds are 2-3% of the final product. The primary route of chronic
exposure of antimony compounds is by inhalation. Various studies of human overexposure to various forms of
antimony in smelters reported effects primarily including dermatitis, rhinitis, inflammation of the upper and
lower respiratory tract (including pneumonitis), with few cases of gastritis, conjunctivitis, and septal perforations.
Antimony compounds should be handled as suspect carcinogens because of these findings. Antimony
compounds are an I.A.R.C. (Group IIB) suspect carcinogen. Local exhaust ventilation is necessary to maintain
employee exposure as far below OSHA permissible exposure limits as practical.
Inorganic arsenic, an impurity found in antimony compounds, is present in a small amount in the final product
(< 0.015%). Inorganic arsenic compounds have been studied extensively in relation to cancers found in nickel
and copper smelter workers. IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OSHA, EPA and NIOSH classify inorganic arsenic as a
known carcinogen. Germany's Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) lists inorganic arsenic compounds
as (A1 - "Compounds capable of inducing malignant tumors as shown by experience with humans").
Compounds in DFG's Category A have no concentration value listed in Section IIa (the main MAK table) since
no values have been established for a safe concentration range. According to California Proposition 65,
inorganic arsenic is a chemical known by the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.
Release of this material as inorganic arsenic may occur in trace quantities during processing of the product, but
is not expected to present a significant hazard if exposure controls and personal protection practices listed in
Section 8 are followed.
This product contains a small amount (<0.025%) of the following chemical: Nickel Antimony Titanium yellow
pigment This material is regulated as a nickel compound and is listed as a carcinogen by IARC (Group 1 -
"Carcinogenic to Humans: sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity"), NTP (Group 2A - "Limited evidence of
carcinogenicity from studies in humans which indicates that causal relationship is credible" and (Group 2B - "
Sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals."). ACGIH lists nickel compounds
as (Group A1 - "Confirmed Human Carcinogen). Germany's Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) lists
nickel compounds as (A1 - "Compounds capable of inducing malignant tumors as shown by experience with
humans"). Compounds in DFG's Category A have no concentration value listed in Section IIa (the main MAK
table) since no values have been established for a safe concentration range. Release of this material as
soluble/insoluble nickel compound may occur in trace quantities during processing of the product, but is not
expected to present a significant hazard.
MEDICAL CONDITION GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Persons with a history of chronic lung disease may be at increased risk from exposure to excessive levels of
nuisance dusts. Persons with medical conditions generally aggravated by mechanical irritants in the air or on
the skin may be at increased risk for a worsening of the underlying condition if exposed.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
This product as shipped is inert and should pose no significant hazard to the environment.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Eye contact
EYE:
with dust may produce mechanical irritation.
Wash exposed area with soap and cool to tepid water. Do not rub or scratch irritated area.
SKIN:
Seek medical attention if fibers become embedded or if irritation persists after contact
stops.
Avoid ingestion. Treat symptomatically.
INGESTION:
Move individual to fresh air. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical
INHALATION:
attention if irritation persists. Inhalation of dust may result in itching and upper repiratory
tract irritation.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Not known
FLASH POINT:
LFL: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
UFL: Not applicable
Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Can decompose in a fire emitting toxic fumes and gases of CO, CO2, various
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
low molecular weight hydrocarbons, oxides of phosphorous, biphenyl, organic
HAZARDS:
acids and other toxic gases, acrid smoke.
Wear full bunker gear including a positive pressure self-contained breathing
FIRE FIGHTING
apparatus.
EQUIPMENT:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid generating excess dust. HEPA vacuum or wet wipe dusts and place in a disposable container. It is your
duty to dispose of the chemical materials and/or their containers in accordance with the Clear Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and all state and local laws/ regulations regarding
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
When handling, wear a long-sleeve shirt, rubber gloves and chemical safety goggles. Wear proper respiratory
protection where potential exposure to dust may occur (approved by NIOSH/ MSHA). Avoid breathing dust.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Store indoors in dry, well-ventilated area to protect material. DO
NOT store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Provide local exhaust ventilation to maintain airborne levels below the
ENGINEERING
exposure limits. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
CONTROLS:
Where dust is generated use a NIOSH approved half or full face air purifying
RESPIRATORY
respirator with dust/mist filter cartridges. Use in accordance with OSHA
PROTECTION:
regulations under 29 CFR 1910.134
Wear chemical resistance gloves that afford proper protection to the hands,
SKIN PROTECTION:
such as: neoprene, rubber, latex, etc. Wear loose fitting, long sleeved clothing
and long pants.
: If dust is generated, wearing chemical goggles in compliance with OSHA
EYE PROTECTION:
regulations is advised. However, OSHA regulations also permit other type
safety glasses (consult your safety equipment supplier), or wear full-face
respirator with dust/mist filter cartridges.
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GENERAL HYGIENE CONSIDERATIONS:
The health hazards associated with this material when used as recommended are mechanical skin, eye and
respiratory irritation associated with the generation of fiberglass composite dusts during machining or cutting.
The following general hygiene considerations are recognized as common, good industrial hygiene practices:
鈥? Wash hands after use and before eating
鈥? Shower at the end of the workday.
鈥? Wash work clothes separately and wipe out washer at the end of the cycle.
鈥? Avoid breathing dust
鈥? Wear safety goggles
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
There are no hazardous components in this material as received, however, cutting, milling, drilling, routing, or
otherwise fabricating this material may produce the following:
COMPONENT CAS# OSHA PEL TWA ACGIH TLV DuPont AEL
Aramid fiber 26125-65-1 None Established None Established 2 fibrils/cc-8hr
TWA, respirable
Fibrils** 5 mg/m3
total dust
proprietary N/A N/A
Cured polyester
resin
3 3
proprietary
Antimony 0.5 mg/m (as Sb) 0.5 mg/m (as Sb)
Compounds
3 3
Inorganic Arsenic 7440-38-2 0.01 mg/m 0.01 mg/m
3 3
24981-14-4
Nickel Antimony Insoluble 1 mg/m Insoluble 0.2 mg/m
Titanium
3 3
Yellow pigment as Soluble 1 mg/m Soluble 0.1 mg/m
nickel compounds
*AEL is DuPont鈥檚 Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally imposed occupational exposure limits
lower than the AEL are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
**Respirable fibrils are particles <3um diameter, 5-60um long, with aspect ratios >3.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Flat sheets, white in color on one side and yellow on the other.
ODOR: No odor
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.26 g/cc
pH: Not applicable
UEL: Not applicable
LEL: Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases, especially oxalic and
hydrofluoric acid, halogens, and acyl halides.
HAZARDOUS CO, CO2, formaldehyde, phenol, hydrogen bromide, hydrogen cyanide, oxides
DECOMPOSITION of nitrogen, ammonia and small amounts of aromatic and aliphatic
PRODUCTS: hydrocarbons.
HAZARDOUS Will not occur
POLYMERIZATION:
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
For detailed toxicological information on the components of this material, contact the address listed in Section 1
of this MSDS
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
None found
13. DISPOSABLE CONSIDERATIONS
If material as supplied becomes a waste, incinerate or landfill in accordance with local, state, and federal laws
and regulations. Incinerate only if incinerator is operated at high temperature and is capable of scrubbing out
acidic combustion products. Contact your local or state environmental agency for specific rules.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Not Regulated
IMO: Not Regulated
IATA: Not Regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY STATUS 鈥? fiberglass
Inventory Status
United States (TSCA) Listed
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117.302: This material contains Reportable Quantity (RQ) Substances:
Antimony Compounds, Nickel Compounds.
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This material has been reviewed according to the EPA Hazard Categories
promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
(SARA Title III) and is considered to meet the following categories:
None.
SARA 313 INFORMATION: This material contains no substances subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
These products do not contain any components exceeding the de minimis amount subject to reporting under
Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: The following statement is made in compliance with the California Safe
Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: substances known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm: Nickel compounds.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS: Revised all sections re: ANSI Z400.1-1998 format
MSDS PREPARED BY: M.C. Gill Corporation 10/1/02
Revised October 2003
M.C. Gill Corporation provides this information as a customer service. While the information contained in this MSDS is believed to be correct, no
guarantee or warranty of any kind is made with respect to this information.
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626-443-4022 info@mcgillcorp.com +44 (0) 2891 470073 sales@mcgillcorp.com
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