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CIR000001
Revised 8-OCT-1996
Printed 5-JAN-1999
Material Identification
CIRLEX® is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Trade names and Synonyms
Company Identification
Fralock Corporate Headquarters
28525 W. Industry Drive
Valencia CA 91355
Phone Numbers:
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
Material
CASENUMBER
INERT POLYIMIDE FILM 100
Exposure limits for the following may apply:
DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE(residual in film) 127-19-5 <1
POLYIMIDEPOLYMER(as nuisance dust)
Components (Remarks)
All reportable ingredients are listed in the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.
HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
INHALATION: Not a probable route of exposure from film.
For the polymer from which the film is made, DuPont
Recommends treating polymer dust as a nuisance particulate.
SKIN CONTACT: No irritation is expected from handling film. Less than 1 ppm dim ethyl acetamide was extracted from film By distilled water a 40 deg C for 4 hours.
EYE CONTACT: Not probable route of exposure for film.
INGESTION: Not probable route of exposure for film.
Carclnogenicity information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations Equal to or greater than 0.1° are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHAOR ACGIH as a carcinogen.
FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid
INHALATION
Not probable route of exposure for film.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash with soap and water after handling. If skin irritation develops,consult a physician.
EYE CONTACT
Flush eyes with water. Consult a physician if an irritation persists.
INGESTION
Not probable route of exposure for film.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Not a fire or explosion hazard.
The flammability characteristic of polyimide film is reported as “self-extinguishing.”
CIRLEX® chars but does not burn in air. CIRLEX® will burn in an atmosphere of 100% oxygen.The major off gases are carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
The processing of polyimide films can cause the generation of static charge.Precautions for static charges should also be taken when removing plastic films used as protective packaging for polyimide films.
Extinguishing Media
Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
Fire fighting Instructions
None required.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
Sections before proceeding with cleanup. Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during cleanup.
Accidental Release Measures
Pick up to prevent slipping hazard.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling (Personnel)
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage
Store away from flammable materials.
EXPRSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Safe handling of CIRLEX® thick polyimide at high temperatures (above 200°C) requires adequate ventilation. If small quantities of CIRLEX® are involved, normal air circulation may be all that is needed in case of overheating. Whether or not existing ventilation is adequate at higher temperatures will depend on the combined factors of film quantity, temperature and exposure time.
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety glasses are recommended as good industrial practice. Respirators are not needed for normal use.
Special protective clothing is not needed for normal use. Gloves are recommended as good industrial practice.
Exposure Guidelines Applicable Exposure Limits
DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE (residual in film)
PEL (OSHA): 10 ppm, 35 mg/m3, 8 Hr, TWA, ? Skin
TLV(ACGIH) :10 ppm, 36 mg/m3, 8 Hr, TWA, ? Skin, A4
AEL (DuPont) : 10 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr.TWA, Skin
POLYIMIDEPOLYMER(as nuisance dust)
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
AEL* (DuPont): 10 mg/m3, 8 Hr.TWA, totaldust
5 mg/m3, 6 Hr.TWA, respirable dust
*AEL is DuPont’s Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally imposed occupational exposure limits that are lower than the AEL are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PhysicalData
Melting Point : None
% Volatiles? : 1% max
Solubility in Water : Insoluble
Odor: No odor
Form: Transparent film
Color: Dark amber to Black
Specific Gravity : >1.4
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Incompatibility withother MaterialsNonereasonably foreseeable.
Decomposition
At temperatures above 400 deg C, the major off gases are carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
AquaticToxicity: Film is Insuluble.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Land fill or incinerate in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Information
DOT: Not Regulated.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
State Regulations (U.S.)
STATE RIGHT TO KNOW
No substances on the state hazardous substances list, for the states indicated below,are used in the manufacture of products on this Material Safety Sheet with the exceptions indicated.
SUBSTANCES ON THE PENNSYLVANIA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST PRESENT AT A CONCERNTRATION OF 1% OR MORE(0.01% FOR SPECIAL HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES) Dimethylacetamide(1% maximum)
WARNING SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER , BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM: None Known.
SUBSTANCES ON THE NEW JERSEY WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST PRESENT AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1% OR MORE(0.1% FOR SUBSTANCES IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS, MUTAGENS OR TERATOGENS)
Dimethylacetamide(1% maximum)
OTHER INFORMATION
AdditionalInformation
MEDICAL USE:
CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the human body.For other medical applications see DuPont CAUTION Bulletin No. H50102.
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relate only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS: CIRLEX® Customer Service Addresses:Fralock, Valencia, CA 91355
Telephone: (800) 372-5625
***CIRLEX® is a registered trademark of DUPONT used under license by FRALOCK.