Safe Use Instruction Sheet (SUIS) for AIREX
C70/C71
In line with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 & GHS Page 1 of 4 revised: March 1
st
, 2023
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0. General information
According to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), GHS applies
to pure substances and their dilute solutions and to mixtures. Articles as defined in the Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFD 1910.1200) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States of America, or by similar definition,
are outside the scope of the system.
Also the European Regulation (ER) on Chemicals No. 1907/2006 (REACH) enforced on June 1
st
, 2007 does only require Mate-
rial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for hazardous substances or preparations not for articles.
All AIREX
products meet the definition of Article under the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), the European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
(REACH) Standard, United States (US) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication
Standard, Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Regulation and Australian Work Health and
Safety (WHS) Regulation.
Therefore, under normal usage of the AIREX
products, no Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is legally required.
To support our customers with additional data on safe handling and use instructions for our manufactured articles this Safe Use
Instruction Sheet was created.
1. Identification of substance / preparation and of the company
AIREX
C70/C71 Rigid foam
(C70.40, C70.48, C70.55, C70.75, C70.90, C70.130, C70.200, C70.250, C71.55, C71.75, C71.90, C71.130)
Use of substance / preparation: Core material in sandwich constructions
Company identification: Airex AG
5643 Sins, Switzerland
Tel +41 41 789 66 00
2. Hazards identification
AIREX
C70/C71 does not constitute any risk to public health and environment if it is used as intended.
Possible health issues:
– Harmful to health due to inhaling vapour and dust that may be produced by sawing, grinding and thermoforming.
– Harmful to health due to ingesting dust that may be produced by grinding and sawing.
The foam is highly resistive: it could be loaded electrically in particular after machining.
3. Composition / Information on ingredients
Rigid polymeric foam on the basis of Polyvinylchloride modified by an interpenetrating polymer network with aromatic amides.
Blowing agent: Carbon dioxide (CO
2 / produced by the reaction of water with isocyanate components), N 2.
Further ingredients: Residues of chemical blowing agent (including Diazene- 1,2-dicarboxamide (C,C’-
azodi (formamide)) (ADCA, CAS -Nr. 123- 77-3) (< 0.5% w/w).
Organic colour pigments. Stabilisers.
4. First aid measures
Inhalation of processing fumes: Move victim to fresh air; obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation of gases in case of fire: Move victim to fresh air and obtain medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash with water.
Eye contact: Flush with water if irritation develops.
Ingestion: No special measures required. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, water spray, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media which must not be used: Direct water jet.
Hazardous combustion products: Hydrogen chloride (HCl) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN), CO, CO
2.
Use respiratory protection independent of recirculated air.
6. Accidental release measures
No special measures required.
7. Handling and storage
Handling: It must be ensured that there is good ventilation and suction on the processing machines
and where dust development may occur.
Storage: Stow indoor. Stow away from immediate and dangerous sources of ignition.
Possibility of electrostatic charges when stored in very dry areas.
8. Exposure control / personal protection
General protection measures:
Sufficient air circulation is required during processing. The exhaust air must not be recirculated. If the workstation cannot be
sufficiently ventilated, it is imperative that respiratory protection (A2P3 filter) is worn.
Workstation threshold values:
Dust Source Value type Value (mg/m
3
) Remarks
SUVA MAC values 10 Inhalable particles
Gasses / Vapours Source Value type Value (mg/m
3
) Remarks
Tetramethylsuccinonitrile SUVA MAC values 3
Methacrylnitrile SUVA MAC values 3
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection: Effective breathing mask
Hand protection: Gloves
Eye protection: Goggles
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state / form: Polymer foam sheet with visible cell structure.
Colour: Various, depending on density.
Glass transition temperature: 65 to 80 C ISO 537
Decomposition temperature: > 220 C
Flash ignition temperature: >380 C ASTM D 1929
Density: 30 – 300 kg/m
3
ISO 845
Solubility: Insoluble in: Water, sea water, acids, alkalis, aliphatic hydrocarbons
Soluble in: Aromatic hydrocarbons, Ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons
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10. Stability and reactivity
General information: Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to avoid: High temperatures (> 180 C)
Materials to avoid: Not applicable.
Flammability class S: S4 (DIN 5510 -2 ed 2009)
Dangerous decomposition Tetramethylsuccinonitrile (TMSN)
products: Methacrylnitrile
Isobutyronitrile
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in small amounts
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Carbon dioxide (CO
2)
11. Toxicological information
Toxicological tests: No data available.
Experience with man:
Skin contact: Grinding dust may cause irritation to people with sensitive skin.
Eye contact: Dust may cause irritation.
Inhalation: Dust may cause irritation of respiration tract. Dizziness, nausea and headaches may
occur if processing (sawing, grinding or tempering) is performed without sufficient
ventilation and respiratory protection over several hours in small, poorly ventilated areas.
Ingestion: No symptoms known.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity: The total amount of all heavy metals is <100 mg/kg [ppm].
Mobility: Not soluble in water, therefore effects on groundwater are unlikely.
Persistence and degradability : Biologically not degradable.
13. Disposal considerations
Subject to legislation by local authorities, the product can be disposed of together with domestic refuse and industrial waste.
Waste and residues can be incinerated in a plant equipped with flue gas washing, together with domestic waste.
14. Transport information
Railroad RID No restriction.
Road ADR No restriction.
Sea IMDG Code No restriction.
Air ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR No restriction.
UN-Classification Not required.
15. Regulatory information
AIREX
C70/C71 rigid plastic foam does not require marking under the following directives or is not concerned by the following
regulations:
- Europe: Directive 67/548/EWG, ( DSD ), Directive 1999/45/EC, ( DPD ), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ( CLP ).
- US: OSHA .29 CFR 1910.1200 and .49 CFR 171.8 (EPA 40 CFR 117) spill, leak and disposal regulations of the US Depart-
ment of Transportation.
- Canada: WHMIS and TDG.
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16. Other information
This Safe Use Instruction Sheet (SUIS) replaces the issue released on August 8
th
, 2022 .
The information given in this document is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but without any guarantee. It is given in good
faith based on the current state of knowledge and experience. It is issued in respect of safety requirements and does not pur-
pose to provide information on the quality of the material.