Material Safety Data Sheet

Akulon® K224-HG7

Section 1. Chemical product and company identification

Product name : Akulon® K224-HG7
Supplier : DSM Engineering Plastics Europe
P.O. Box 43, 6130 AA Sittard
The Netherlands

DSM Engineering Plastics Americas

2267 W. Mill Road
Evansville, IN 47720
USA

DSM Engineering Plastics Asia Pacific

11F, The Headquarters Building
No. 168 Middle Xi Zang Road
Changhai 200001
China
Material uses : plastic products
Code : WW32933
Emergency telephone : The Netherlands: +31 (0)46 476 55 55
number

Section 2. Composition, information on ingredients

Chemical description : Base polymer: Polyamide 6; CAS no. 25038-54-4
Name CAS number % by weight
Fiber Glass 65997-17-3 0 - 65

Remarks : The components of this product are embedded in an impervious polymer matrix and are
therefore not biologically available. Any hazardous constituents are fixed in the polymer matrix
and therefore present a negligible exposure risk under normal conditions of processing and
handling. Additives contained in this product do not pose a risk to health unless they are
liberated during processing (fumes from melting, dusts). Suitable Industrial Hygiene precautions
should be implemented to prevent (respirable) dust and fume exposures. Exposure to (melting)
fumes should be kept as low as possible, using suitable ventilation equipment. Dusts and fumes
created from secondary processing may be irritating to respiratory tract and skin and should be
considered as potentially hazardous. If user operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.

Section 3. Hazards identification

Physical state : Solid. [Granules , Pellets.]
Emergency overview :
NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN
THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED.
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and
clothing.
HCS Classification : Not regulated.
OSHA/HCS status : While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe
handling and proper use of the product. This MSDS should be retained and available for
employees and other users of this product.
No.
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : May cause eye irritation. (redness).

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Skin : Heated material can cause thermal burns resulting in pain, redness, blistering.
Inhalation : Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. (coughing)
Ingestion : There is no known acute effect after over-exposure to this product.
Potential chronic health : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for humans.) by IARC [Polyamide
effects 6].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical conditions : None known.
aggravated by over-exposure
Remarks : Hazard of slipping on spilled product. Heated material can cause thermal burns. Electrostatic
charging can occur during unloading or processing of this material. If necessary take
precautionary measures against static discharges. The likelihood of adverse health effects
arising from normal use of the product are considered very low. Appropriate precautions
should be taken if the product is subjected to secondary processing. If user operations
generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit. Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
See toxicological information (section 11)

Section 4. First aid measures

Eye contact : Rinse with plenty of running water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Skin contact : Rinse with plenty of running water. Do not pull coagulated product loose. Get medical
attention.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Ingestion : If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.

Section 5. Fire fighting measures

Auto-ignition temperature : >420°C (>788°F)
Flash point : Closed cup: >355°C (>671°F)
Hazardous thermal : In case of fire, may produce hazardous decomposition products such as carbon monoxide,
decomposition products carbon dioxide, (dense) black smoke, aldehydes, organic acids.
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use dry chemical powder. Alcohol-resistant foam.
Special fire-fighting : Fight fire from protected location or maximum possible distance. Keep the area surrounding
procedures the fire cool. Avoid contact with heated material.
Protection of fire-fighters : Wear suitable protective clothing. Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal. Use suitable protective
equipment (section 8). Keep away from sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures
against static discharges.
Environmental precautions : No special measures required.
Methods for cleaning up : No special recommendations.
Personal protection in case : No special recommendations.
of a large spill

Section 7. Handling and storage

Handling : Use with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation should be provided. Avoid creating
dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal. Take measures against static discharge. Keep
away from sources of ignition.
Storage : Store in a fireproof location. Keep away from incompatible materials and avoid specific
conditions (See section 10).
Remarks : Never stack pallets more than two high to prevent the risk of them falling over. Big Bags
may not be stacked. Pallets should not be stacked along the aisles.

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Engineering controls : No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control
worker exposure to airborne contaminants. If this product contains ingredients with
exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering
controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits.
Personal protection Yes.
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or
dusts.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard
if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on
known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits
of the selected respirator.
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn
at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary.
Product name Exposure limits
Fiber Glass ACGIH TLV (United States, 0/0). Notes: www.osha.gov; Exposure
Limits for Synthetic Mineral Fibers
TWA: 5 mg/m³, 0 times per shift, 8 hour(s). Form: Continuous filament
glass fibers ; ACGIH-A4-Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state : Solid. [Granules , Pellets.]
Color : naturally opaque, dependent on the added pigment
Melting/freezing point : 220 to 230°C (428 to 446°F)
Specific gravity : >1
Solubility : Insoluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.
Conditions to avoid : No special recommendations.
Materials to avoid : No special recommendations.
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not
products be produced.
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Remarks : At processing temperatures some degree of thermal degradation may occur. see section 5.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Chronic effects on humans : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for humans.) by IARC [Polyamide
6].
Other toxic effects on : Slightly hazardous by the following route of exposure: of ingestion.
humans
Special remarks on other : Not available.
toxic effects on humans
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproduction toxicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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Remarks : The components of this product are embedded in an impervious polymer matrix and are
therefore not biologically available. The likelihood of adverse health effects arising from
normal use of the product are considered very low.

Section 12. Ecological information

Products of degradation : Products of degradation: carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and water, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2
etc.).
Remarks : This product is not biodegradable and not toxic to aquatic organisms. The components of
this product are embedded in an impervious polymer matrix and are therefore not
biologically available.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal : Waste must be disposed of in accordance with national and local environmental regulations.
Consult your local or regional authorities.

Section 14. Transport information

Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification Not - - - -
regulated.
TDG Classification Not - - - -
regulated.
Mexico Not - - - -
Classification regulated.

ADR/RID Class Not - - - -

regulated.
IMDG Class Not - - - -
regulated.
IATA-DGR Class Not - - - -
regulated.

Section 15. Regulatory information

U.S. Federal regulations : United States inventory (TSCA 8b): -
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No
products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
State regulations : Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey: None of the components are listed.
Florida substances: None of the components are listed.
Illinois Chemical Safety Act: None of the components are listed.
Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act: None of the components are
listed.
Louisiana Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Louisiana Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Substances: None of the components are listed.
Michigan Critical Material: None of the components are listed.

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Minnesota Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.

New Jersey Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Spill: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act: None of the components are listed.
New York Acutely Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
Rhode Island Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.

Remarks : Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). All components in compliance with (N)DSL
Inventory requirements.

Section 16. Other information

Label requirements : NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN
THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED.
National Fire Protection : Applicable
1 Fire hazard
Association (U.S.A.)
Health 1 0 Reactivity
Specific hazard

Information : DSM Engineering Plastics, Technical Marketing

P.O. Box 604, 6160 AP Geleen
The Netherlands, Europe
Phone +31(0) 46 4767847 / 4767411, Fax +31(0) 46 4760796
E-mail: [email protected]

MSDS:
DSM Responsible Care & Product Safety
P.O. Box 6500, 6401 JH Heerlen
The Netherlands, Europe
Date of printing : 8/20/2008.
Date of issue : 8/20/2008.
Date of previous issue : 5/18/2008.
Version : 1.02
Notice to reader
The information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet is based on our data available on the date of publication. The
information is intended to aid the user in controlling the handling risks; it is not to be construed as a warranty or specification of
the product quality. The information may not be or may not altogether be applicable to combinations of the product with other
substances or to particular applications.
The user is responsible for ensuring that appropriate precautions are taken and for satisfying themselves that the data are
suitable and suffcient for the product's intended purpose. In case of any unclarity we advise consulting the supplier or an expert.
Sources of key data : Literature data and/or investigation reports are available through the manufacturer.
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