Intec Products, Inc.
Material Safety Data Sheet TEC-6 Rev. A
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE and COMPANY ADDRESS
Product Name:
Tecsil Textile Products
Forms: Tapes, Sleeving, Rope, Mat, Chopped Fiber, Yarn, Cordage
Synonyms: High Temperature Insulation with a nominal continuous filament
diameter of 9 to 13 microns.
Company Address: Intec
Products, Inc.
(714)630-9192
1145 N. Grove Street
(714)630-9386
Anaheim, CA 92806
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION OF INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
C.A.S. Number
% Weight
Exposure Control Limits
Amorphous Silica
7631-86-9
97%
10 mg/m3 ACGIH-TLV
(SiO²) Fiber
6 mg/m3 OSHA-PEL
Surface Sizing
Mixture
<3%
Not listed
(Acrylic latex polymer)
SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
Primary Route(s)
Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact
of Exposure:
Oral not a normal route of exposure
Inhalation:
May cause transient irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Effects may
include coughing, nasal congestion or sore throat.
Skin Contact: Skin contact with fibers and dust may produce temporary irritation.
Eye Contact: Eye contact with fibers and dust may produce temporary irritation.
Carcinogen:
IARC has determined that there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity
Listings:
of silica filaments in humans and experimental animals.
(IARC Class-3)
SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
In case of overexposure immediately move person from contaminated area to
fresh air. Get medical attention if necessary.
Skin Contact:
Rinse contact areas with room temperature to cool water, then wash gently with
mild soap. Do not rub or scratch area to embed fibers. If irritation persists,
seek
medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point,
N/A Tecsil is completely non-flammable.
Explosion Hazard:
Extinguishing
Water is the preferred extinguishing media; however, use the extinguishing
Media: agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Procedures:
In any sustained fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Every company should have written, NFPA & OSHA compliant, fire /
evacuations policies including training for all facility employees.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be
Use vacuuming or wet sweeping methods instead of dry sweeping.
upon Release
or Spill:
Waste Disposal,
There may be specific local reporting requirements for the release of this
Notification: material
at the local, regional, or state level. However, there are no specific
reporting requirements for this material as supplied under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
(40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
(SARA) (40 CFR 355).
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions:
For optimum performance, store at 25°C (77°F)
or less and relative humidity less
than 65%. Keep in closed containers or original packaging to minimize airborne
dust and contamination.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation:
Local exhaust ventilation to maintain appropriate airborne concentrations below
the
exposure guidelines specified by OSHA or other local, state and federal
regulations.
Respiratory
Respiratory protection is not normally necessary. However, if airborne fiber
Protection:
concentrations exceed the TLV, respiratory irritation is experienced, or
emergency
situations warrant, respiratory protection approved for nuisance dusts is
recommended
which meets the requirements for OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134.
Skin / Eye Good personal hygiene and use of barrier creams, caps, protective gloves, cotton
Protection:
overalls, or long-sleeved loose fitting clothing will maximize comfort. Wear
appropriate
eye protection which may be safety glasses / side shields if there is a chance
of
airborne fibers contacting eyes.
SECTION 9: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Incompatibility: Incompatible with flourine, oxygen difluoride, chlorine bifluoride and alakalines.
Hazardous Thermal decomposition may be hazardous if respirable crystalline silica is
formed
Decomposition after sustained exposures beyond
982°C (1800°F)
or carbon monoxide and carbon
Products:
dioxide are produced. The amount of crystalline silica present will depend upon
the temperature and length of service.
Hazardous
N/A
Polymerization:
SECTION 10: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White, solid state textile forms. Continuous filament diameter 9μ to 13μ.
Specific Gravity: 2.1 (water = 1.0) Melting Point: >1704°C (3100°F)
pH: N/A % Solubility in Water: N/A
Boiling / Freezing Points: N/A % Volatile by Volume: N/A
Vapor Pressure /
N/A
Evaporative Rate:
N/A
Density / Oxidation:
Electrical Conductivity: Tecsil is an electrical insulator.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
Fiber Tecsil fibers are considered non-respirable due to their diameter greater than 3μ.
Dimensions: The
fibers do not become respirable upon breakage, where they normally break
horizontally into smaller lengths but not longitudinally into smaller diameters.
Exposure:
Persons with pre-existing skin and respiratory disorders may be more susceptible
to the effects of contact with this material.
Carcinogenicity:
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that
continuous
fiber glass filaments (including silica) are not classifiable as to their
carcinogenicity in
humans because of the lack of inadequate evidence in 20 year latency studies
where
no detectable tumor response or cancer evidence was found. The American
Conference
of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) gives fibrous glass dust an A5
designation,
meaning it is not considered to be a carcinogen.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Tecsil is generally considered to be an inert solid waste, and no special precautions are necessary when it is released or spilled.
SECTION 13 & 14: DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION CONSIDERATIONS
The transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of Tecsil as waste material must be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Discharge to any source of drinking water is prohibited.
Tecsil as a continuous filament fiber glass or amorphous silica material is considered to be non-hazardous per EPA, RCRA 40 CFR, Part 261, 1990 and is not regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
All components of Tecsil are listed on the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory and the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) inventory. The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) "other toxic effects" category applies to the product.
SARA Title III:
This product does not contain toxic chemicals (in excess of the applicable de
minimus
concentrations) that are applicable to the annual toxic chemical release
reporting requirements.
OSHA:
Subject to the applicable requirements of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
Tecsil
products are not known to contain chemical ingredients listed by the
Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, or Massachusetts Right To Know Law or California's Proposition 65
Law
in excess of the amounts requiring reporting on such substances' MSDS or labels.
NOTICE TO USERS: The information presented herein is based upon data considered to be accurate as of the date of preparation of the Material Safety Data Sheet. However, no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the foregoing data and safety information, nor is any authorization given or implied to practice any patented invention without a license. In addition, no responsibility can be assumed by vendor for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
REVISION DATE: December 1, 1998