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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product: Clear Impact Polymer Blend. Grades : Vistek 1961, Vistek 1962,
Vistek 3013, Vistek3030, Vistek 4030

CAS Number: 9003-54-7, 9003-53-6, 9003-55-8, 9010-79-1

Additives: <2% by weight of; internal lubricants, external lubricants,
antioxidant/stabilizer, color enhancer

U.S. Surface Freight
Classification:
Rail: Plastics, synthetics other than liquids
                        Truck: Plastic granules

SECTION II PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Appearance:
Clear, odorless

Composition: Proprietary

Physical Form:
Pellet

Specific Gravity:
> 1.0 gm/cm3

Melting Point:
Not Applicable

Volatiles:
<0.2%

Solubility:
Insoluble in water.
Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, MEK, Acetone

SECTION III HEALTH HAZARDS

Hazardous Components: None

Physiology/Toxicology:
Vistek polymer blends are considered inert, harmless materials which present no significant concern requiring skin, eye, inhalation or ingestion protection other than in areas with excessive dust where ventilation is inadequate.

OSHA:
PEL/TWA: 5mg/m3 respirable dust. 15mg/m3 total dust
             TLV/TWA: 10mg/m3 total dust

SECTION IV FIRE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Flashpoint:
Not applicable

Auto Ignition Temp:
Not applicable

Extinguishing Media:
Water, CO2, Class A extinguishing agent

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Irritating gases and dense smoke

Firefighting:
Self contained breathing apparatus in positive pressure mode. Cool fire
exposed containers with water

Decomposition Products:
A variety of decomposition products may be present ranging from simple hydrocarbons to toxic/irritating gases (Carbon monoxide/dioxide, acids, ketones, aldehydes)

First Aid:
Flush eyes with water to remove dust particles. Wash skin with soapy water to remove dust particles.

Reactivity:
Stable under normal conditions

SECTION V STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Storage:
Avoid heavy heating above 60°C

Conveying:
Static electricity discharges possible with high dust concentrations. Transfer equipment should be grounded

Spillage:
Vacuum, sweep, or shovel into intact packaging for waste disposal

Disposal:
Transfer to an approved disposal area. Observe all federal, state, and local regulations

SECTION VI REGULATORY

Transportation:
Not hazardous by D.O.T. regulations

OSHA:
Non hazardous

FDA:
Vistek 1900 polymer series comply with FDA CFR Title 21, part 177.1640

Visual Polymer Technologies believes the information and recommendations contained herein to be accurate and reliable as of May 3, 2000. Since the foregoing is provided without charge and since use conditions and disposal are not within its control, Visual Polymer Technologies assumes no obligation or liability for such information and recommendations and does not guarantee results from use of products described or other information contained herein. Visual Polymer Technologies make no warranties, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for purpose; nor is freedom from any patent owned by Visual Polymer Technologies or others to be inferred; and Visual Polymer Technologies disclaims all liability for any resulting loss or damage.

 

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