DESCO INDUSTRIES INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
REVISION DATE: 09/01/08
SECTION 1
NAME:
MANUFACTURER'S NAME:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE:
ZIP CODE:
02021
90 Hudson Road
Canton, MA
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE No. (781) 781-8370 INFORMATION TELEPHONE No. (781) 781-8370
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
Polyethylene Film 9002-88-4 60-85
Polyethylene Terephthalate Film 25038-59-9 10-35
Adhesive Various 2-5
Quaternary Ammonium Compound Trade Secret <1
Aluminum Alloy Not Available <1
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed
above may also appear in Section 15 towards the end of the
MSDS. These materials may be listed for local “Right-To-Know”
compliance and for other reasons.
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: A metallized plastic film laminate. Not
considered hazardous under normal usage. Can release
irritating and/or toxic vapors at elevated processing
temperatures or if involved in a fire.
SKIN: Not considered hazardous.
EYES: Not considered hazardous. May cause mechanical
irritation if film comes into contact with the eye.
INHALATION: Not a route of exposure under normal usage.
Elevated processing temperatures may release irritation
vapors.
INGESTION: Not a route of exposure. Not considered hazardous.
DELAYED EFFECTS: None known.
Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed
below
.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
No ingredients in this section
Statshield® Foil Moisture Barrier Bags
Desco
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN: None needed.
EYES: None needed under normal usage. If material comes into
contact with eye, flush eyes with water while holding eyelids
apart to ensure
complete irrigation.
INHALATION: None needed under normal usage. If exposed to
vapors at elevated processing temperatures, remove to fresh
air.
INGESTION: None needed.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: None.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT:
FLASH POINT METHOD:
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids):
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS:
Not applicable.
Not applicable
: Not determined
Not applicable. Non-volatile solid.
Not applicable. Non-volatile solid.
Not determined.
Not determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water or other agents as
appropriate for materials in surrounding fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (Always wear recommended
personal protective equipment.) Collect and place in a solid
waste container.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities.
See Section 15 regarding reporting requirements
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (Always wear recommended personal protective
equipment.) Use normal personal hygiene and good
housekeeping.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Store in a cool, dry area, away from direct heat or sunlight.
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SECTION 8 - EXPOSTURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
General room ventilation plus local exhaust at points of fume
generation to maintain exposure below the PEL/TLV exposure
limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION:
Not normally required. Use heat resistant gloves if handling melted material.
EYE PROTECTION:
As a general practice in manufacturing areas, safety glasses
that conform to ANSI Z87.1 should be worn.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Under normal usage, not normally required. A NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirator should be worn in areas where the PEL/TLV
is exceeded.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
None.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENTS NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
1. Particulates TWA = 10 mg/m3 TWA = 15 mg/m3 N/A
Total Dust Total Dust
TWA = 3 mg/m3 TWA = 5 mg/m3
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
* =Limit established for internal use.
** =Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
*** =Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Metallized plastic film
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
ODOR: None
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 1.0 – 1.1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Negligible.
PH: Not applicable
BOILING POINT:
Not applicable
MELTING POINT: 221 - 257°F (105 – 125 °C).
VAPOR PRESSURE: Negligible at room temperature
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): Not determined.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not determined. COMPARED TO: Not applicable
% VOLATILES: Negligible.
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are
found in Section 5)
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Normally stable. Avoid exposure to open flame or temperatures
exceeding 455 °F (235 °C). The maximum temperature to which
the film can be exposed will vary with exposure (dwell) time.
Desco should be contacted if questions arise concerning
specific processing conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition products may include carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, organic acids, aldehydes, alcohols and other
combustion by-products (oxidized and non-oxidized
hydrocarbons).
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS: Not determined.
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS: None known.
OTHER DATA: None.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Material is considered inert and not expected to be
biodegradable or toxic.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSABLE CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded?
No. If yes, the RCRA ID number is: Not applicable.
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Dispose of in compliance with Federal, state, and local government
regulations. Usually considered an inert packaging material that can
be recycled or landfilled.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or
alterations to the product such as mixing with other materials may significantly
change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification and
the proper disposal method.
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SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT HAZARD CLASS: Not regulated.
Us DOT ID NUMBER: Not applicable.
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting
this material, contact the information number found in
Section 1.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS:
All components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None.
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
“Reportable Quantities” (RQs) and/or “Threshold Planning
Quantities (TPQ’s) exists for the following ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
No ingredients listed in this section
Spills resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above
its RQ requires immediate notification to the National
Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency
Planning Committee.
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: None.
The following ingredients are SARA 313 “Toxic Chemicals”. CAS
numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2.
INGREDIENTS NAME COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the
following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT% COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:
This product is not intended to be used in any application
which places the product in direct contact with the human
body, or in other FDA governed applications, unless
specifically designated otherwise in written material
supplied by Desco to the purchaser.
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WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):
Not a controlled substance. (Considered to be a manufactured
article.)
FOREIGN INVENTORY STATUS:
Not determined.
Disclaimer
The information given in this publication has been worked up to the best of the
knowledge of Desco Industries Inc, as well as taking into consideration the
applicable laws and regulations. We cannot anticipate all conditions under
which this information and our products or the products of the manufacturers in
combination with our products may be used. We accept no responsibility for the
results obtained by the application information or the safety and suitability of
our product or product combination with other products. Users are advised to
make their own tests to determine the safety and suitability of each such product
or product combination for their own purposes. Unless otherwise agreed in
writing, we sell the products without warranty, and buyers end users assume
responsibility and liability for loss or damage arising from the handling and use
of our products, whether used alone or in combination with other products.
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