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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/COMPOUND AND COMPANY

1.1. Product identifier Name:
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Chemical name IUPAC name: polytetrafluoroethylene
Trade name PTFE

Synonyms Teflon, polytetrafluoroethylene

Chemical formula [C2F4]n

Structural formula

Molecular weight 105-107 g/mol

EC number 618-337-2
REACH Registration None assigned. Reference number of monomer (tetrafluoroethylene):
01-2119487991-221-0001
C&L bulk notification Reference number 02-2119708816-33-0000
CAS number 9002-84-0
1.2. Use of substance/ The product is used for producing articles, films that have highly dielectric
compound properties, are resistant to highly corrosive media and have working
temperatures up to + 260 0С (500 0F)
Uses advised against For industrial or professional use only
1.3. Details of the supplier of the
safety data sheet

Manufacturer Enflo LLC

315 Lake Ave.
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: 860-589-0014
www.enflo.com

1.4 Emergency telephone: (860) 589-0014

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the
substance
2.1.1 Regulation (EC) Not classified as hazardous
No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
2.1.2. Directive 67/548/EEC Not classified as hazardous

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2.2 Other hazards:

2.2.1 General characteristic: Finished product is inert in normal condition
2.2.2 Potential health hazards:
Arise from Inhalation of fumes consisting of
- ultra-fine, low-molecular-weight fluoropolymer particles
- carbonyl fluoride COF2 (CAS 353-50-4) [500 0С (932 0F) - 600 0С
(11100 F)]
- hydrogen fluoride HF (CAS 7664-39-3) [400 0С (752 0F)]
- carbon dioxide CO2 (CAS 124-38-9) [> 650 0С (1200 0F)]
- carbon monoxide СО (СAS 630-08-0) [> 650 0С (1200 0F)]
- perfluoroisobutylene C4F8 (CAS 382-21-8) [475 0С (887 0F)]
- hexafluoropropylene C3F6 (CAS 116-15-4) [460 0С (860 0F)] –
- tetrafluoroethylene C2F4 (CAS 116-14-3) [450 0С (842 0F)] from
overheating [> 260 0C (500 0F)] or burning
2.2.3 Symptoms:
If inhaled: Inhalation of ultra-fine, low-molecular-weight fluoropolymer particles
provokes signs/symptoms of <Polymer Fume Fever = PFF> of 24 hours
duration: chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, cough, malaise,
muscle aches, increased heart rate, fever, chills, sweats, nausea and
headache. Inhalation of low concentrations of Hydrogen Fluoride HF and
Carbonyl fluoride COF2 can initially include symptoms of choking, lung
irritation effects with coughing, nose and throat irritation. After a symptom less
period of 1 to 2 days they are followed by fever, chills, difficulty in
breathing, cyanosis and pulmonary edema. Acute or chronic overexposure to
HF can injure liver and kidneys. Inhalation of Perfluoroisobutylene PFIB
causes severe symptoms of pulmonary edema with wheezing, difficulty in
breathing, coughing up sputum and bluish discoloration of the skin. Coughing
and chest pain may occur initially. Overexposure may cause death [LC 50,
(Oral-Rat) = 1,05 ppm/2hrs]
On contact with eyes: Vapors from heated material may cause eye irritation. Signs/symptoms may
include redness, swelling, pain and blurred or hazy vision. Eye contact with
Carbonyl fluoride COF2 leads to eye corrosion with corneal ulceration
On skin contact: Carbonyl fluoride COF2 provokes skin irritation or rash.
Thermal burns : Signs/symptoms may include severe pain, redness and
swelling, tissue destruction
If ingestion: Not expected to be a hazard in normal industrial use and if ingested.
Data about human body sensibilization are not available.
The product is not classified as a human carcinogen.
General rating: Group 3.
In case of spill, the material forms a dangerously slippery surface

2.2.4 Environmental effects: Does not require environmental protection at normal practice.
Not harmful to water in accordance with VwVwS dd. 17.05.99 (General
Administrative Regulation under the Federal Water Act on the Classification
of Substances Hazardous to Water in Water Hazard Classes)

2.3 For further information please refer to section 11 of this MSDS

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1. Composition

Chemical name CAS number EC number Weight % content

Polytetrafluorethylene 9002-84-0 618-337-2 100
The product contains no hazardous components and impurities that influence its classification.

4. FIRST AID MEASURE

4.1 Description of first aid
measures Inhalation:
If exposed to fumes from overheating or combustion, remove person to fresh
air. Get immediate medical attention if breathing becomes difficult or short. If
inhaled dust remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing
Eyes contact: Wash affected eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical
advice of ophthalmologist if irritation persists. If eye contact with hot material
occurs, do not attempt to remove molten material. Immediately flush affected
area with plenty of cold water and cover with clean dressing. Treat burn by a
physician
Skin contact: The compound is not likely to be hazardous by skin contact, but cleansing the
skin after use is advisable. Remove affected clothing. If signs / symptoms
develop, get medical attention.
If skin contact with hot material occurs, do not attempt to remove molten
material. Immediately flush affected area with cold water for a prolonged time.
Cover burns with sterile dressings. Get immediate medical attention
Ingestion: If irritation persists or other symptoms develop, seek medical attention.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Product does not burn without external flame. Polymer ignites because of the formation of gaseous
decomposition products. However, if the flame is removed, combustion ceases. During the combustion
of fluoropolymer, little or no smoke is produced
Suitable extinguishing media: Because fluoropolymer, in essence, do not burn, firefighters should fight fires
with firefighting techniques and extinguishing agents which are appropriate for
the materials that are providing fuel for the fire. All commonly-used fire
extinguishing agents, i.e. carbon dioxide, <alcohol> foam, dry chemical and
water spray/water fog extinguishers may be used if fluoropolymer is being
burned in fires fueled by other substances. For established fires, water is the
preferred extinguishing agent. Water used to extinguish the fire and fire
remainders must be collected and disposed in accordance with local
regulations.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known

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Exposure hazards: Exposure to extreme heat can give rise to thermal decomposition
Hazardous products of - ultra-fine, low-molecular-weight fluoropolymer particles
decomposition at elevated - carbonyl fluoride COF2 (CAS 353-50-4)
[>260 0С (500 0F)] temperatures: [500 oC (932 oF) - 600 oC (1110oF)]
- hydrogen fluoride HF (CAS 7664-39-3) [400 oC (752 oF)]
- carbon dioxide CO2 (CAS 124-38-9) [>650 oC (1200 oF)]
- carbon monoxide CO (CAS 630-08-0) [>650 oC (1200 oF)]
- perfluoroisobutylene C4F8 (CAS 382-21-8) [(475 oC (887 oF)]
- hexafluoropropylene C3F6 (CAS 116-15-4) [460 oC (860 oF)]
- tetrafluoroethylene C2F4 (CAS 116-14-3) [450 oC (842 oF)].
Carbonyl fluoride hydrolyzes rapidly in the presence of moist air to hydrogen
fluoride and carbon dioxide. Fumes containing these chemicals are very toxic
and may be immediately harmful if inhaled in sufficient amounts.
Protective equipment for Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and
firefighters: heat-resistant suits and gloves to protect their skin, eyes and respiratory
system from contact with HF and other toxic fumes.
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE FUMES REACT WITH WATER TO FORM
HYDROFLUORIC ACID.

It is imperative that firefighters and their equipment are thoroughly

decontaminated with a water wash-down after fire and smoke exposure.
Machinery and equipment that is involved in a fire must also be
decontaminated prior to commencing repair or salvage operation.

Other information: Material is hard to burn as indicated by its Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)
measured in accordance with ASTM D2863. LOI is the minimum
concentration of oxygen in mixture of oxygen and nitrogen that will support
flaming combustion of a material.
For FEP LOI is > 95 %. Exposure to extreme heat [>260 oC (500 oF)] can
give rise to thermal decomposition.
Very intensive thermal decomposition starts at 415 oC (779 oF).
This product is difficult to ignite and is self-extinguishing. There is no evidence
that fluoropolymer form flammable or explosive dust clouds. But in case of
fire, with thermal decomposition, toxic, acidic and combustible gases and
steam are released.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions: For personal protection see Sections 5 and 8.
Avoid dust generation. Evacuate unprotected and untrained personnel from
hazard area. The spill should be cleaned up by qualified personnel.
Sweep up to avoid slipping hazard. Ventilate the area with fresh air.
6.2 Environmental precautions: Keep out of drains and water courses.
6.3 Methods for cleaning up: Collect as much as possible of the spilled material in a clean container for
reuse or disposal. Use wet sweeping compound or water to avoid dusting.
Sweep up. Clean up residue.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal information.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling:
General recommendations: For industrial or professional use only. Usual safety precautions for handling
chemicals should be observed: avoid inhalation of dust, avoid ingestion and
contact with eyes and skin, keep container tightly closed. Store work clothes
separately from other clothing, food and tobacco products.
Avoid overheating of material by improper handling. Avoid skin contact with
hot material. Do not use a torch to clean this material from equipment without
local exhaust ventilation and respirator.
No smoking: smoking while using this product can result in contamination of
the tobacco and/or smoke and lead to Polymer Fume Fever caused by the
formation of the hazardous decomposition products mentioned in Section 2 of
this MSDS.
Technical measures: Closed design equipment for product handling and exhaust ventilation should
be applied to insure limits set up in Section 8 of this MSDS
Fire prevention measures: Prevention of flammable medium development, absence of
ignition sources, prohibition of open flame usage
7.2 Storage:

Conditions of storage: Containers sealing, storage in dry place, at 1 m distance from heating
facilities.
Guaranteed shelf life - 2 years from the date of manufacturing
Incompatible materials: Alkali and alkaline earth metals. Reactions with metals in powder form occur
from 350 oC (662 oF) onwards. Large amounts of product should not be stored
with inflammable materials. In fire product causes relatively toxic gases

Prevention of static electricity: Ground all equipment (especially where dust is produced) containing material.
To decrease accumulation of static charged relative humidity (RH) in the
working area should be more than 50 %

Packing materials: Double PE bags sealed with plastic lock and stacked into board boxes or
plastic drums that are protected with adhesive band

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Exposure limit values:
Maximum allowable 10,0 mg/m3 (CIS states)
concentration: 6,0 mg/m3 [TRGS 900 (Technical Rules for Hazardous
Substances), Standard 2000], Germany
Airborne exposure limits (AEL): U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs):
TOTAL DUST: OSHA PEL/8-Hr TWA = 15 mg/m3
RESPIRABLE DUST: OSHA PEL/8Hr TWA = 5,0 mg/m 3
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs):
INHALABLE DUST: ACGIH TLV/8-Hr TWA = 10 mg/m3
RESPIRABLE DUST: ACGIH TLV/8-Hr TWA = 3 mg/m3
Time Weighted Average (TWA)
Chemical Manufacturer Recommended Guideline (CMRG):
TOTAL DUST: CMRG TWA = 10 mg/m3
RESPIRABLE DUST: CMRG TWA = 5,0 mg/m 3

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8.2 Exposure limits of

decomposition products:
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
REGIONS
CAS USA UK
PRODUCT NAME Formula
No.
ACGIH, TLV OSHA, NIOSH, EH40,
PEL REL TLV/TWA
3 ppm 3 ppm
7664- 3 ppm 1,8 ppm
Hydrogen Fluoride HF 2,6 2,6
39-3 2,5 mg/m3 1,5 mg/m3
mg/m3 mg/m3
2 ppm
353- 2 ppm
Carbonyl Fluoride COF2 5,4 none None
50-4 5,4 mg/m3
mg/m3
116-
Hexafluoropropylene C3F6 0,1 ppm None None None
15-4
2 ppm
116-
Tetrafluoroethylene C2F4 5,4 None None None
14-3
mg/m3
0,01 ppm 0,082
382-
Perfluoroisobutylene C4F8 mg/m3 None None none
21-8
50 ppm
630- 25 ppm 35 ppm 30 ppm
Carbon Monoxide CO 55
08-0 29 mg/m3 40 mg/m3 35 mg/m3
mg/m3
5000 ppm 5000
124- 9000 mg/m3 ppm 5000 ppm 5000 ppm
Carbon Dioxide CO2
38-9 9000 9000mg/m3 9150 mg/m3
mg/m3
MAC = Maximum Allowable Concentration
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
REL = Recommended Exposure Limit
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV/TWA= Threshold Limit Value / Time Weighted Average

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8.3 Exposure controls:

Technical measures: Avoid dust generation. Provide either general, or local exhaust ventilation to
minimize exposure, closed design equipment and regular cleaning of
production rooms. If air is to be recirculated, it must be filtered properly.
Vapors / fumes liberated during hot processing should be exhausted
completely from working area to maintain above occupational exposure limits
Monitoring procedures: Monthly gravimetric monitoring of occupational air

8.4 Personal protection:

Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing dust. A respirator is not required if local exhaust ventilation
is adequate. During heating: avoid breathing of vapors. For typical handling
tasks at processing temperatures less than 260 oC (500 oF) half face piece or
full face air-purifying respirator with N95 particulate filters (NIOSH approved)
or filter mask with P2 filter (EU members) may provide protection from airborne
particulates which cause <Polymer Fume Fever>. At higher processing
temperatures, if there is a potential for exposure from an uncontrolled release,
exposure levels are not known, or under any other circumstances where air-
purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection, apply a positive
pressure supplied-air respirator.

Hand protection: Wear protective gloves as a standard industrial handling procedure. Avoid
hand skin contact with hot material. Wear appropriate gloves, such as Nomex
gloves (Polyamide fiber: meta-aramid, protect against heat up to 220 oC (428
oF); neoprene gloves [protect against heat up to 204 oC (400 oF)], when
handling this material to prevent thermal burns.

Eye protection: Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact. Tightly fitting safety goggles
with side shields or indirect vented goggles are optional.

Skin protection: Wear normal work coveralls. Launder contaminated clothing and clean
protective equipment before reuse. Wash thoroughly after handling. Have safety
shower available at locations where skin contact can occur. Avoid skin contact
with hot material. Barrier cream may be applied. If there is a possibility of contact
with hot/molten material, wear heat resistant clothing and footwear.

Hygiene measures: General industrial hygiene regulations are to be observed. Wash hands before
breaks and at the end of working day. Tobacco should not be kept in the
workplace. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in the working area.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 General information:
Appearance Powder
Color White
Odour Odourless
Odour Threshold (ppm) Not established
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH value of an aqueous Not applicable
dispersion:
Boiling point / Boiling range: Not applicable
Melting / freezing point 320° - 346° [ASTM D 4894]
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability: Non- flammable
Explosive properties: Not applicable
Oxidizing properties: Not applicable
Vapour pressure: Not applicable
Density 23 0С (73 0F): 2,19-2,21 g/cm3
Bulk density: 350-600 kg/m3
Water solubility: Insoluble
Solubility in other solvents, %: Insoluble
Partition coefficient (n-octanol / Not applicable
water)
Viscosity: Not applicable
Vapour density: Not applicable
Evaporation rate: Not applicable
Auto lgnition Temperature (ºC) Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature (ºC) > 260 ºC
9.3 Other information:
Volatiles loss, max: 0,2 % [3 hrs @ 420 0С (788
0F)]

Melting range : 320 0С (608 0F) - 346 0С (655

0F) [ASTM D 4894, DSC]

Self-ignition temperature: In a layer, 520 0С (968 0F)

[ASTM D 1929]
Tensile strength, min: 15 MPa – depending on the
brand [9]
Ultimate elongation, min: 250 % - depending on the
brand [9]
Temperature of decomposition: Above 415 0С (779 0F)
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI): > 95 % [ASTM D 2863]
Liquid Oxygen Compatibility: Excellent
N O T E - These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample.
Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the
product
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions indicated in
Section No.7
10.2 Hazardous polymerization: Does not occur.
10.3 Conditions to avoid: Avoid the beginning of thermal decomposition at elevated temperature [> 260
oC (500 oF)].

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10.4 Materials to avoid: Finely divided metal powders (aluminum and magnesium) and potent
oxidizers like fluorine (F2), chlorine trifluoride (ClF3).
Contact with incompatibles can cause an explosion, fire.
When used for 20 AWG wire insulation, the product ignites at
704 0С (1300 0F) in a pure oxygen atmosphere under
atmospheric pressure.
Sealing tape, produced from Teflon, burned intensively in a helium atmosphere
upon contact with sodium-potassium alloy.
10.5 Hazardous decomposition Thermal decomposition products: ultra-fine, low-molecular-weight
products: o o
fluoropolymer particles [>260 C (500 F)], carbonyl fluoride COF2 (CAS
353-50-4) [500 oC (932 oF) - 600 oC (1110 oF)], hydrogen
fluoride HF (CAS 7664-39-3) [400 oC (752 oF)], carbon
dioxide CO2 (CAS 124-38-9) [>650 oC (1200 oF)], carbon
monoxide CO (CAS 630-08-0) [>650 oC (1200 oF)],
perfluoroisobutylene C4F8 (CAS 382-21-8) [475 oC (887 oF)],
hexafluoropropylene C3F6 (CAS 116-15-4) [460 oC (860 oF)],
tetrafluoroethylene C2F4 (CAS 116-14-3) [450 oC (842 oF)]

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

THERE ARE NO DANGERS TO HEALTH WITH PROPER USE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS 11.1
Routes of exposure:
Eyes contact: With mechanical operations dust may be slightly irritating to mucous
membranes of eyes. Not sufficient for classification.
During heating vapors can cause eyes irritation with signs / symptoms as
follows: redness, swelling, pain, tearing, blurred or hazy vision.
Thermal burns: signs/symptoms may include severe pain, redness, swelling
and tissue destruction.
Inhalation: Dust may be slightly irritating to upper respiratory tract.
Slight inhalation of thermal decomposition products or smoking
contaminated tobacco can provoke <Fluorine Polymer Fever> after 2-6
hours with influenza-like symptoms: high temperature, shivering, chest pain
or tightness, cough, increased pulse, malaise, muscle aches, nausea,
shortness of breath, sweats, headaches. Treatment is generally not
necessary, symptoms disappear after 48 hours.
Vapors from heated material may cause irritation of the respiratory system.
Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache,
hoarseness, and nose and throat pain.
Skin contact: Non - irritating to skin.
Contact with molten product can cause thermal burns.
Ingestion: Not expected to be a hazard in normal industrial use.
11.2 Chronic effects from The result of massive inhalation of thermal decomposition products
long-term exposure: [at temperatures 400 oC (752 oF)] is that after a symptomless period of
time (4 - 24 hours) pulmonary edema starts with danger of suffocation.
11.3 Sensitization: Not applicable.

11.4 Carcinogenicity: None of the components available in this material at concentrations equal to
or greater than 0, 1% is listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a
carcinogen.
11.5 Mutagenicity: Not applicable.

11.6 Reproductive toxicity: Not applicable.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Ecotoxicity: Not determined. Expected to be low based on insolubility in water.
12.2 Mobility: Not determined.
12.3 Persistence and Because of insolubility in water separation by filtration or sedimentation is
degrability: possible.
12.4 Biological oxygen demand
(BOD): Not determined.
12.5 Chemical oxygen demand Not determined.
(COD):
12.6 Biodegradability: Not determined.
12.7 Bioaccumulative Not determined.
potential:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Disposal considerations: Uncontaminated product can be recycled. If no use is possible, product waste
must follow applicable federal, state and local regulations. Waste must not be
mixed with domestic or industrial waste that will be incinerated unless the
facilities are equipped and permitted to handle acidic combustion products
and scrub out hydrogen fluoride.
13.2 Packing disposal: Empty packing should be handled in a manner not to cause dusting during
collection, transportation and disposal.
Contaminated packs should be emptied as far as possible and sent to
incineration according to national or local regulations. Reclaim if feasible.
Local, state, provincial, and national disposal regulations may be more or less stringent. Consult your
attorney or appropriate regulatory officials for information on such disposal.
US RCRA Status: This material is not a hazardous waste as that term is defined by the Resource,
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Waste product Code No. for uncontaminated product (European Waste Catalogue): 20 01 06, other
plastics.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS IN THE MEANING OF TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.
14.1 Land transport:
ADR/RID class: Not classified as dangerous goods.
ADR/RID packing group: Not relevant.
DOT(USA) / TDG(Canada) class: Not regulated.
UN number: None.
Shipping name (by truck): Plastic Materials
Shipping name (by rail): Plastics, Synthetic, O.T.L., N.O.I.B.N.
14.2 Sea transport:
IMO/IMDG code: Not classified as dangerous goods.
IMO/IMDG packing group: Not relevant.
EMS: Not relevant.
Marine pollutant : No.
Subsidiary risk: Not relevant.
UN number: None.
Proper shipping name: Plastic Materials
14.3 Air transport: Not Restricted as IATA DGR 56Edition.
ICAO/IATA class: Not classified as dangerous goods.
ICAO/IATA packing group: Not relevant.

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UN number: None.
Proper shipping name: Plastics, Synthetic, O.T.L. (Fluoroplast-4, mark)
The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations to properly
classify your shipment for transportation
14.4 Special precautions: Avoid humidity. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

15. OTHER INFORMATION

15.1 Risk phrases: Vapors liberated during processing above 260 oC (500 oF) are harmful if
inhaled and provoke an irritation of eyes, mucous membrane of respiratory
track and, in high concentration, and an oedema of lungs. Avoid spills, the
soil may become extremely slippery if the product is spilled
15.2 Suggested NFPA Rating:
Health
1
15.3 Suggested HMIS Rating: Health
1
15.4 Recommended restrictions For industrial or professional use only.
on use:
15.5 Main applications: For producing electrical articles and other articles of advanced reliability;
electroinsulation, insulation and sealing tape; compression moulding and
ram extrusion.

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15.6 List of informational

sources used in the
preparation of the Safety Data
Sheet:
IARC. Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. Geneva:
World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1972 – PRESENT.
(Multivolume work)., p. S7 70 (1987), p. V19 290
Rumack BH POISINDEX ® Information System Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO, 2008$ CCIS Volume
138, edition expires Nov, 2008. Hall AH & Rumack BH (Eds): TOMES ® Information System
Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO, 2008; CCIS Volume 138, edition expires Nov, 2008.
The Merck Index. 9th ed. Rahway, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc., 1976. p. 986

Regulation № 1907/2006 concerning Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

The Merck Index. 9th ed. Rahway, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc., 1976. p. 985, 986
Lefaux, R. Practical Toxicology of Plastics. Cleveland: CRC Press Inc., 1968. p. 15
GOST 11262-80 Plastics. Tensile test method
National Fire Protection Association. Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials. 7th ed. Boston, Mass.:
National Fire Protection Association, 1978. p. 491M – 294

16.7 Further information: Compiled in conformity with Annex II of EC Regulation 1907/2006 dd.
18.12.2006. Meets U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29CFR
19.10.1200.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does not therefore
guarantee certain properties. Recipients of our product must take responsibility for observing existing laws and
regulations.

ANNEX
Exposure Scenario

Information item Proposed ES1

Product Identification 1

Product name as it appears on PTFE

SDS
Short title exposure scenario 1

Internal name PTFE

Sector(s) of Use (SU) SU 3 Industrial Manufacturing (all)

SU 12 Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and
conversion
Process Category(ies) (PROC) PROC 2 Use in closed, continuous PROC ess with occasional controlled
exposure (e.g. sampling), Industrial setting;
Product OR Article category

PC_32_n
PC 32 Polymer Preparations and Compounds

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Product Category(ies). (PC)

Article Category(ies). (AC)

Environmental Release ERC2 Formulation of preparations
Category(ies) (ERC) ERC3 Formulation in articles
ERC7 Industrial use of substances in closed systems

Processes and activities

Life Cycle Stage Manufacturing
Optional: Provide additional Usual safety precautions for handling chemicals should be observed
information on processes and
activities if needed
Max. Process temperature. Processing temperature is 380°C, service temperature is 260°C
Human health - Workers
Type of use Industrial
Physical form under conditions Solid
of use
Dustiness category for solid Low
substances.
Max. Duration of inhalatory > 4 hours
exposure.
Outdoor or indoor operation Indoor with LEV
and application of Local
Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Use of respiratory protection >90%
equipment (RPE).
Use of dermal protective Yes
clothes and gloves.
Dilution factor of the product. 1
Consumer exposure
Product Sub-category(ies)
Article Sub-category(ies)
Is the Product a spray? No
Maximum fraction of the 1
product in the consumer
product used per consumer per
event
Max. dermal contact area with 3 hands
skin
Max. oral contact area with 3 inside one hand - all fingers
mouth
Maximum amount used per 0,1
consumer per event

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Optional : provide risk Avoid spraying directly into eyes or nose

management measures if
needed
Environmental exposure
Maximum amount of product 10000
used per year. If the amount
used is variable, use the higher
value as the maximum tonnage
to be coverd.
Use of sewage/waste water Onsite
treatment plant (STP) for
selected ERC
Max. number of emission days 300
per year
Industry sector for spERC

Industry sector spERC - will

overwrite ERC in risk
assessment
Treatment of waste air None

Treatment of waste solids 3rd party disposal

Treatment of waste liquids Other

(not for waste water - see 6.2.4)
It is not required
Treatment of waste water
Pre-treatment Sand filtration

Sewage/waste water treatment

plant (STP) description:
- give flow rates and describe
capacity of STP
- elimination rate in STP
- dry weather river flow rate
- describe sludge solids disposal
Waste Management Measures
Information on measures to control This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
risk during production and use
stages of substance, preparation
or article
Information on measures to control This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
risk at the end of service life of
substance, preparation or article

Exposure prediction

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Do you have relevant Yes

measurement data available
(Worker exposure,
environmental release,
consumer safety) for the
applicable PROC's, ERC's and
PC's/AC's.
If yes, please attach this OSHA PEL/8-Hr TWA = 15 mg/m3
information. Please indicate the OSHA PEL/8Hr TWA = 5,0 mg/m3
conditions under which the ACGIH TLV/8-Hr TWA = 10 mg/m3
measurements have been ACGIH TLV/8-Hr TWA = 3 mg/m3
taken. CMRG TWA = 10 mg/m3
CMRG TWA = 5,0 mg/m3
(MAC): 10,0 mg/m3 (CIS states); 6,0 mg/m3 [TRGS 900
(Technical Rules for Hazardous Sub-stances), Standard 2000], Germany
Boundaries set by Exposure
Scenario
Please provide additional Avoid inhalation of dust, avoid ingestion and contact with eyes and skin, keep
information that you deem container tightly closed. Store work clothes separately from other clothing,
relevant for this use, food and tobacco products. Avoid overheating of material by improper
Operational Conditions and handling. Avoid skin contact with hot material. Do not use a torch to clean this
Risk Management Measures material from equipment without local exhaust ventilation and respirator.
No smoking: smoking while using this product can result in contamination of
the tobacco and/or smoke and lead to Polymer Fume Fever caused by the
formation of the hazardous decomposition products. Use personal protective
equipment.

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