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SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product Name FLUON PTFE Granular & Coagulated Dispersion Grades Address / Phone No. AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd. Hillhouse International Thornton Cleveleys Lancs FY5 4QD 01253 861800 E-Mail: info agcce.com Emergency Phone No. +44 (0) 1235 239670 Use Subject to Member State regulations, applicable uses are: mouldings and extrusions 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Low oral toxicity. The major health hazard associated with this material is the inhalation of thermal decomposition products. Contamination of tobacco products MUST be avoided. Classification of the substance or mixture Directive 67/548/EEC & Directive Not classified 1999/45/EC Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP). Not classified 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Product Description Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) CAS No. 009002-84-0. Note: The main constituent of this product is a polymer as defined under the REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 and is not subject to REACH registration. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Inhalation of fumes: Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest. Obtain medical attention. Skin Contact If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention. Eye Contact Remove particles by irrigating with eye wash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart. Obtain medical attention. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water and give 200-300 ml (half a pint) of water to drink. Obtain medical attention. Further Medical Treatment Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy as indicated. Inhalation of fumes: Keep under medical review for possible development of Polymer Fume Fever . Following severe exposure the patient should be kept under medical review for at least 48 hours as delayed pulmonary oedema may develop. Product Name FLUON PTFE Granular & Coagulated Dispersion Grades Date: 08/2013 Revision: CLP01 Page: 1 of 5 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES General Low fire hazard. If a flame is applied to the material it will ignite but if the flame is removed then combustion ceases. Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve very toxic and corrosive vapours. See Also Section 10 Extinguishing media As appropriate for surrounding materials/equipment. Fire Fighting Protective Equipment A self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in fire conditions. Wear neoprene gloves when handling refuse from a fire involving this product, to protect against possible contamination with hydrofluoric acid. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES General Caution - spillages may be slippery. Clear up spillages. Transfer to a container for disposal or recovery. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Avoid contact with naked flames and hot surfaces as corrosive and very toxic decomposition products can be formed. When using do not smoke. Contamination of tobacco products MUST be avoided. Polymer Fume Fever is particularly associated with the smoking of contaminated tobacco products. Wash face and hands before eating, drinking or smoking. Care must be taken to avoid transfer of PTFE particles from hands or clothing onto materials which may be burnt. Extra care should be taken to prevent burns from contact with hot material. Process Hazards The major health hazard associated with this material is the inhalation of thermal decomposition products. Avoid inhalation of vapours that may be evolved at elevated temperatures. Processing coagulated dispersions requires the addition of a lubricant which is usually a volatile petroleum fraction. The use of these lubricants presents a significant fire and explosion hazard, particularly in in-line operations where the drying oven is immediatly followed by a high temperature sintering oven. (Consult the Safety Data Sheet of the lubricant supplier for health and explosion data on the lubricant.) Sintering - Fume from high temperature processing may be toxic and corrosive. Exposure to fumes from the sintering and high temperature processing of PTFE may give rise to a condition called Polymer Fume Fever . This condition is characterised by influenza type symptoms occurring a few hours after exposure and lasting up to 48 hours. Thermal decomposition at temperatures greater than 380 Deg C yields a range of highly toxic and corrosive products. Chemicals produced during thermal decomposition are highly dependent upon temperature and conditions. Exposure to these combustion/decomposition products must be avoided. Temperatures greatly in excess of the normal sintering range must be avoided. Sintering ovens should be fitted with automatic temperature cut-outs set to 20 Deg C above the sintering oven set point. Ovens must be regularly maintained to ensure adequate temperature control and to prevent air leaks to work areas. All heating processing equipment must be vented safely, to atmosphere outside the building. PTFE must be cleaned from equipment before any burning or welding takes place. Storage No special requirements. Specific use Subject to Member State regulations, applicable uses are: mouldings and extrusions Product Name FLUON PTFE Granular & Coagulated Dispersion Grades Date: 08/2013 Revision: CLP01 Page: 2 of 5