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Date Prepared: 02/05/2017
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: VAC-PAK HS8171
Product Description: Nylon film
Synonyms: None
Chemical Family: Nylon film
Molecular Formula: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: Not applicable
Intended/Recommended Use: Film
CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC., 504 CARNEGIE CENTER, PRINCETO N, NEW JERSEY 08540, USA
For Product and all Non-Emergency Information call 1-800/652-6013. Outside the USA and Canada call 1-973/357-
3193.
EMERGENCY PHONE (24 hours/day) – For emergency only involving spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident call:
Asia Pacific:
Australia – +61 2 8014 4558 (Carechem24)
China (PRC) – +86 0532 83889090 (NRCC) +86 512 8090 3042 (Carechem24)
New Guinea – +61 2 8014 4558 (Carechem24)
New Zealand – +64 9 929 1483 (Carechem24)
India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand – +65 3158 1074 (Carechem24 Singapore)
India (Hindi Speaking Only) – +65 3158 1198 or 000800 100 7479 (Carechem24 Singapore)
Canada: 800 424 9300 (Within US,Canada) +1 (703) 527-3887 (International) (CHEMTREC)
Europe/Africa/Middle East (Carechem24 UK):
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Israel – +44 1235 239 670
(Arabic speaking countries) – +44 1235 239 671
Latin America:
Brazil – +55 11 3197 5891 (Carechem24)
Chile – +56 2 2582 9336 (Carechem24)
All Others – +44 1235 239 670 (Carechem24 UK)
USA: 800 424 9300 (Within US,Canada) +1 (703) 527-3887 (International) (CHEMTREC)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Not Classified
LABEL ELEMENTS
Not Applicable
Hazard Statements Not Applicable
Precautionary Statements
Not Applicable
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC), Other Hazards
By excessive exposure to dust, eye and respiratory tract irritation is possible.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Component / CAS No. % GHS Classification Carcinogen
Caprolactam
105-60-2
0-1 Acute Tox. 4 (H302)
Acute Tox. 4 (H332)
STOT SE 3 (H335)
Skin Irrit. 2 (H315)
Eye Irrit. 2A (H319)
–
The specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage of composition for one or more ingredients has been withheld as a
trade secret.
Additional GHS classification or other information may be included in this section but has not been adopted by OSHA.
See Section 16 for full text of H phrases.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact:
Not an expected route of exposure.
Skin Contact:
Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.
Ingestion:
Not an expected route of exposure.
Inhalation:
Not an expected route of exposure.
MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED
None known
INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDS
Not applicable
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray or fog, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media to Avoid:
full water jet
Protective Equipment:
Firefighters, and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full firefighting protective clothing. See
MSDS Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection).
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Special Hazards:
None known
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Where exposure level is not known, wear approved, positive pressure, self-contained respirator. Where exposure level is
known, wear approved respirator suitable for level of exposure. Refer to Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection) for appropriate personal protective equipment.
Methods For Cleaning Up:
Sweep up into containers for disposal. Flush spill area with water.
References to other sections:
See Sections 8 and 13 for additional information.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Precautions: None
Special Handling Statements: Heating or curing of unused rolls or sheets of product prior to disposal is not
recommended. Heating a large mass of product can lead to a rapid decomposition reaction, generating heat,
smoke and possibly fire.
STORAGE
Store in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures:
Where this material is not used in a closed system, good enclosure and local exhaust ventilation should be provided to
control exposure when spraying or curing at elevated temperatures.
Respiratory Protection:
Where exposures are below the established exposure limit, no respiratory protection is required. Where exposures
exceed the established exposure limit, use respiratory protection recommended for the material and level of exposure. A
full facepiece respirator also provides eye and face protection. Cutting, grinding or sanding of parts fabricated after curing
may create respirable dust particles. Respiratory protection appropriate for this dust may be required. Refer to
components listed above for potential hazardous components in the dust.
Eye Protection:
Wear eye/face protection such as chemical splash proof goggles or face shield. Eyewash equipment and safety shower
should be provided in areas of potential exposure.
Skin Protection:
Avoid skin contact. Wear impermeable gloves and suitable protective clothing. Barrier creams may be used in conjunction
with the gloves to provide additional skin protection.
Hand Protection:
Wear impermeable gloves. Replace gloves immediately when torn or any change in appearance (dimension, colour,
flexibility etc) is noticed. Barrier creams may help to protect the exposed areas of the skin, they should however not be
applied once exposure has occurred. Consider the porosity and elasticity data of the glove manufacturer and the specific
conditions in the work place.
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Additional Advice:
Food, beverages, and tobacco products should not be carried, stored, or consumed where this material is in use. Before
eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Exposure Limit(s)
The below constituents are the only constituents of the product which have a PEL, TLV or other recommended exposure
limit. At this time, the other constituents have no known exposure limits.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Color: green
Appearance: film
Odor: none
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: 215 – 250 C 420 – 485 F
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Percent Volatile (% by wt.): Not available
pH: Not applicable
Saturation In Air (% By Vol.):Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Solubility In Water: negligible
Volatile Organic Content:
Flash Point: Not available
Flammability (solid, gas): Not available
Flammable Limits (% By Vol): Not available
Autoignition (Self) Temperature:Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Partition coefficient (n-
octanol/water):
Not available
Odor Threshold: Not available
Viscosity (Kinematic): Not available
DUST HAZARD INFORMATION
Particle Size (microns): Not applicable
Kst (bar-m/sec): Not applicable
Maximum Explosion Pressure (Pmax): Not applicable
Dust Class: Not applicable
Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) (mJ): Not applicable
Minimum Ignition Temperature (MIT) ( C): Not applicable
Minimum Explosive Concentration (MEC) (g/m
3
): Not applicable
Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC) (%): Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No information available
Stability: Stable
Not established
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ACGIH (TLV): 5 mg/m
3
inhalable fraction and vapor (TWA)
Date Prepared: 02/05/2017
Other Value: Not established
105-60-2 Caprolactam
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OSHA (PEL):
Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions To Avoid: Avoid contact with sunlight or ultraviolet light. Avoid exposure to temperatures
exceeding recommended processing conditions.
Materials To Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
ammonia
Caprolactam
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT TOXICITY INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin.
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
LOCAL EFFECTS ON SKIN AND EYE
ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION
GENOTOXICITY
Assays for Gene Mutations
OTHER INFORMATION
The product toxicity information above has been estimated.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT TOXICITY DATA
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY, PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABI LITY, BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL, MOBILITY IN SOIL, OTHER
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Not an expected route of
exposure
dermal
Sensitization
rabbit
skin No data
Acute LD50
Sensitization
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respiratory
.No data
Not an expected route of
exposure
VAC-PAK HS8171
inhalation
oral
Ames Salmonella Assay
rat
No data
Acute LC50 4 hr .Not an expected route of
exposure
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rat
Acute Irritation
Acute overexposure to caprolactam vapor may cause respiratory irritation. Dermal contact with caprolactam dust may
cause skin irritation. The oral (rat) and dermal (rabbit) LD50 values are 1.4-2.1 g/kg and 1.4 g/kg, respectively. The
acute inhalation (rat) 4-hr LC50 for a 50% (w/v) in water aerosol exposure was 8.16 mg/L (based on percent active LC50
is ~ 4mg/L). Exposure to caprolactam and ethyl alcohol has resulted in reddening of the skin.
Acute LD50
skin No data .Not an expected route of
exposure
Acute Irritation eye
Date Prepared: 02/05/2017
Environmental exposure from substances of this preparation are limited due to the physical form of the product.
This material is not classified as dangerous for the environment.
RESULTS OF PBT AND vPvB ASSESSMENT
Not determined
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT TOXICITY DATA
Component / CAS No. Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Water Flea
Caprolactam
105-60-2
EC50 4320 – 4800 mg/L –
Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
(72h)
EC50 = 130 mg/L –
Desmodesmus subspicatus (72h)
EC50 = 160 mg/L –
Desmodesmus subspicatus (96h)
LC50 = 1400 mg/L – Pimephales
promelas (96h) static
LC50 = 930 mg/L – Lepomis
macrochirus (96h) static
EC50 828 – 2920 mg/L –
Daphnia magna (48h)
EC50 > 500 mg/L – Daphnia
magna Straus (48h)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The information on RCRA waste classification and disposal methodology provided below applies only to the product, as
supplied. If the material has been altered or contaminated, or it has exceeded its recommended shelf life, the guidance
may be inapplicable. Hazardous waste classification under federal regulations (40 CFR Part 261 et seq) is dependent
upon whether a material is a RCRA “listed hazardous waste” or has any of the four RCRA “hazardous waste
characteristics.” Refer to 40 CFR Part 261.33 to determine if a given material to be disposed of is a RCRA “listed
hazardous waste”; information contained in Section 15 of this MSDS is not intended to indicate if the product is a “listed
hazardous waste.” RCRA Hazardous Waste Characteristics: There are four characteristics defined in 40 CFR Section
261.21-61.24: Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, and Toxicity. To determine Ignitability, see Section 9 of this MSDS
(flash point). For Corrosivity, see Sections 9 and 14 (pH and DOT corrosivity). For Reactivity, see Section 10
(incompatible materials). For Toxicity, see Section 3 (composition). Federal regulations are subject to change. State and
local requirements, which may differ from or be more stringent than the federal regulations, may also apply to the
classification of the material if it is to be disposed. The Company encourages the recycle, recovery and reuse of
materials, where permitted, as an alternate to disposal as a waste. The Company recommends that organic materials
classified as RCRA hazardous wastes be disposed of by thermal treatment or incineration at EPA approved facilities.
The Company has provided the foregoing for information only; the person generating the waste is responsible for
determining the waste classification and disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This section provides basic shipping classification information. Refer to appropriate transportation regulations for specific
requirements.
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US DOT
Dangerous Goods? Not applicable/Not regulated
TRANSPORT CANADA
Dangerous Goods? Not applicable/Not regulated
ICAO / IATA
Dangerous Goods? Not applicable/Not regulated
IMO
Dangerous Goods? Not applicable/Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventory Information
United States (USA): All components of this product are included on the TSCA Chemical Inventory or are not
required to be listed on the TSCA Chemical Inventory.
Canada: All components of this product are included on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or are not required to
be listed on the DSL.
Australia: All components of this product are included in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
or are not required to be listed on AICS.
China: All components of this product are included on the Chinese inventory or are not required to be listed on the
Chinese inventory.
Japan: All components of this product are included on the Japanese (ENCS) inventory or are not required to be
listed on the Japanese inventory.
Korea: All components of this product are included on the Korean (ECL) inventory or are not required to be listed
on the Korean inventory.
Philippines: All components of this product are included on the Philippine (PICCS) inventory or are not required to
be listed on the Philippine inventory.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
The following components of this product may be subject to reporting requirements pursuant to Section 313 of CERCLA
(40 CFR 372), Section 12(b) of TSCA, or may be subject to release reporting requirements (40 CFR 307, 40 CFR 311,
etc.) See Section 13 for information on waste classification and waste disposal of this product.
This product does not contain any components regulated under these sections of the EPA
PRODUCT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 311 OF SARA
Not applicable
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Rating (National Fire Protection Association)
Health: 0 – Materials that under emergency conditions, would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible
materials.
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Fire: 1 – Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur.
Instability: 0 – Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions.
Reasons For Issue: Revised Section 1
Date Prepared: 02/05/2017
Date of last significant revision:02/01/2017
Component Hazard Phrases
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This information is given without any warranty or representation. We do not assume any legal responsibility for same, nor do we give permission,
inducement, or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and
verification. Before using any product, read its label.
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Caprolactam
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H302 – Harmful if swallowed.
H315 – Causes skin irritation.
H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 – Harmful if inhaled.
H335 – May cause respiratory irritation.
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