Desco TB-7038 User Manual

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. [phone] INFORMATION TELEPHONE No. [phone]

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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