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DIVISION: I&C NEW PRODUCTS DEPARTMENT
TRADE NAME:
NEXTEL(tm) SEWING THREAD
ID NUMBER/U.P.C.:
98-0400-0090-7 00-51115-02158-9 98-0400-0091-5 00-51115-02159-6
98-0400-0184-8 00-51115-02252-4 98-0400-0438-8 00-51115-00684-5
98-0400-0514-6 00-51115-02444-3 98-0400-1975-8 00-51115-04986-6
98-0400-5997-8 00-51115-11347-5 98-0400-5998-6 00-51115-11348-2
ISSUED: May 15, 2000
SUPERSEDES: May 04, 2000
DOCUMENT: 10-4848-7
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1. INGREDIENT C.A.S. NO. PERCENT
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ALUMINOBOROSILICATE FIBERS.............. 12788-79-3 76.0 - 85.0
RAYON SERVING........................... None 16.0 - 22.0
ORGANIC SIZING.......................... Unknown 4.8 - 9.8
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2. PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT:................. N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE:................ N/A
VAPOR DENSITY:................. N/A
EVAPORATION RATE:.............. N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:........... 4.8 - 9.8 % by wt
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:.............. 2.7 Water=1
PERCENT VOLATILE:.............. 4.8 - 9.8 % by wt
pH:............................ N/A
VISCOSITY:..................... SOLID
MELTING POINT:................. N/D
APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
Coarse fibers (greater than 5um in diameter), Textile grade fibers
(greater than 7um in diameter), shiny, white odorless, thread.
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT:................... N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS - LEL:........ N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS - UEL:........ N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:...... N/D
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Not applicable
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
None known.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None known.
NFPA HAZARD CODES: HEALTH: 0 FIRE: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
UNUSUAL REACTION HAZARD: none
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4. REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS/CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide
formic acid and trace amounts of other substances.
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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SPILL RESPONSE:
Observe precautions from other sections. Vacuum, use wet sweeping
compound or water to avoid dusting. CAUTION! A vacuum cleaner could
be an ignition source. Place in an approved metal container.
RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL:
Dispose of waste product in a sanitary landfill. Reclaim if
feasible.
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION (continued)
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA:
Not determined.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Volatile Organic Compounds: N/D.
VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents: N/D.
Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities
before disposal. U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Number = None (Not U.S.
EPA Hazardous).
EPCRA HAZARD CLASS:
FIRE HAZARD: No PRESSURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No
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6. SUGGESTED FIRST AID
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EYE CONTACT:
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water. Get immediate
medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT:
Flush skin with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.
INHALATION:
If signs/symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If
signs/symptoms continue, call a physician.
IF SWALLOWED:
No need for first aid is anticipated.
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7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
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EYE PROTECTION:
Avoid eye contact. Wear safety glasses with side shields.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Wear appropriate gloves
when handling this material. Use one or more of the following
personal protection items as necessary to prevent skin contact:
coveralls.
RECOMMENDED VENTILATION:
Provide appropriate local exhaust when product is heated. Use in a
well-ventilated area. Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain
emissions below recommended exposure limits. If exhaust ventilation
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION (continued)
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is not adequate, use appropriate respiratory protection.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Avoid breathing of airborne material. Avoid breathing of thermal
decomposition products. Select one of the following NIOSH approved
respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in
accordance with OSHA regulations: half-mask dust respirator, full-
face dust respirator.
PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION:
Do not ingest.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE:
Keep out of the reach of children.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE:
Not applicable.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
INGREDIENT VALUE UNIT TYPE AUTH SKIN*
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ALUMINOBOROSILICATE FIBERS........... 1.0 FIBER/CC TWA OSHA
PROPOSED
REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS
ALUMINOBOROSILICATE FIBERS........... 1.0 FIBER/CC TWA CMRG
REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS
RAYON SERVING........................ NONE NONE NONE NONE
ORGANIC SIZING....................... NONE NONE NONE NONE
* SKIN NOTATION: Listed substances indicated with 'Y' under SKIN refer to
the potential contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route
including mucous membrane and eye, either by airborne or, more particularly,
by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption.
SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA:
- CMRG: Chemical Manufacturer Recommended Exposure Guidelines
- OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- NONE: None Established
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8. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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EYE CONTACT:
Mechanical eye irritation: signs/symptoms can include irritation,
redness, scratching of the cornea and tearing.
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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8. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (continued)
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SKIN CONTACT:
Mechanical skin irritation: signs/symptoms can include itching and
redness.
INHALATION:
Irritation (upper respiratory): signs/symptoms can include soreness
of the nose and throat, coughing and sneezing.
Vapors of heated material may cause respiratory system irritation.
IF SWALLOWED:
Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product.
Irritation of Gastrointestinal Tissues: signs/symptoms can include
pain, vomiting, abdominal tenderness, nausea, blood in vomitus, and
blood in feces.
CANCER:
WARNING: Contains a chemical which can cause cancer. (CERAMIC FIBERS)
(IARC possible human carcinogen 2B, Calif. Proposition 65)
Due to their large size, Nextel(TM) Ceramic Fibers are considered to
be non-respirable and, therefore, unlikely to pose a cancer risk.
Respirable fibers are defined by the World Health Organization as
having lengths greater than 5 microns, diameters less than 3 microns
and length-to-diameter ratios greater than 3:1. Nextel(TM) Ceramic
Fibers have diameters of 7 to 13 microns and are continuous in
length.
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SECTION CHANGE DATES
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INGREDIENTS SECTION CHANGED SINCE May 04, 2000 ISSUE
PRECAUTIONARY INFO. SECTION CHANGED SINCE May 04, 2000 ISSUE
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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