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Material Safety Data Sheet
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"VITON" FLUOROELASTOMER ALL IN SYNONYM LIST VIT037
VIT037 Revised 25-SEP-2006
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
"VITON" is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers
L.L.C..
Tradenames and Synonyms
"VITON" RCR7014, RCR-7014,
"VITON" RCR7024, RCR-7024,
"VITON" RCR7024MB, RCR-7024MB,
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C.
Bellevue Park Corporate Center
300 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300(outside U.S.
703-527-3887)
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1139)
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-HEXAFLUOROPROPENE- 25190-89-0 >79
TETRAFLUOROETHENE POLYMER
TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE 1643-19-2 <21
Components (Remarks)
Material is not known to contain Toxic Chemicals under Section 313
of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
ADDITIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Before using, read Safety Bulletin, "Handling Precautions for
"VITON" and Related Chemicals".
VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-HEXAFLUOROPROPENE-TETRAFLUOROETHENE POLYMER
(TERPOLYMER)
HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO TERPOLYMER
Eye contact with uncured material may cause irritation with
discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Significant skin
permeation and systemic toxicity after contact appears unlikely.
There are no reports of human sensitization.
Based on information from a related fluoropolymer, inhalation of
fumes from burning material may cause temporary lung irritation
effects with cough, discomfort, difficulty breathing, or shortness
of breath. Higher exposures to fumes from burning material may
cause pulmonary edema (body fluid in the lungs) with cough,
wheezing, abnormal lung sounds, possibly progressing to severe
shortness of breath and bluish discoloration of the skin.
Symptoms may be delayed. Prompt medical attention is required.
Smokers should avoid contamination of tobacco products, and should
wash their hands before smoking.
Carcinogenicity Information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations
equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH
as a carcinogen.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION
No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is not
likely to be hazardous by inhalation. Consult a physician if
necessary.
If exposed to fumes from overheating or combustion, move to fresh
air. Consult a physician if symptoms persist.
SKIN CONTACT
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(FIRST AID MEASURES - Continued)
If molten material gets on skin, cool rapidly with cold water. Do
not attempt to remove material from skin. Obtain medical treatment
for thermal burn.
If contact with pellets occurs, wash skin with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
No specific intervention is indicated as compound is not likely to
be hazardous by ingestion. Consult a physician if necessary.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
Flash Point : >204 C (>399 F)
Method : Open cup
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Pellet may accumulate static charge when poured from one container
to another.
Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are hydrogen fluoride
(HF), hydrogen bromide, carbonyl fluoride, carbon monoxide, low
molecular weight fluorocarbons.
Extinguishing Media
Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective
equipment.
Does not burn without an external flame. Protect from hydrogen
fluoride fumes which react with water to form hydrofluoric acid.
Wear Neoprene gloves when handling refuse from a fire.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Spill Clean Up
Sweep up to avoid slipping hazard.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
See FIRST AID and PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTIONS.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed to
prevent moisture absorption and contamination.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
VENTILATION Vapors and fumes liberated during hot processing
should be exhausted from work areas to maintain hydrogen fluoride
concentrations below the PEL.
Provide grounding of equipment when handling pellets to prevent
static build-up. Avoid contamination of cigarettes or tobacco
with polymer.
Personal Protective Equipment
EYE/FACE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses. Wear coverall chemical splash goggles and
face shield when possibility exists for eye and face contact due
to splashing or spraying of molten material.
RESPIRATORS
When temperatures exceed 200 degrees C and ventilation is
inadequate to maintain concentrations below exposure limits, use a
positive pressure air supplied respirator. Air purifying
respirators may not provide adequate protection.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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(EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION - Continued)
If there is potential contact with hot/molten material, wear heat
resistant clothing and footwear. Do not touch decomposed parts
even when cool. Neoprene gloves recommended.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
"VITON" FLUOROELASTOMER ALL IN SYNONYM LIST VIT037
PEL (OSHA) : Particulates (Not Otherwise Regulated)
15 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Data
Melting Point : NA
% Volatiles : NA
Solubility in Water : Negligible
Odor : None
Form : Pellets
Specific Gravity : NE
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Temperatures above 200 C (392 F) without adequate ventilation.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Incompatible with finely divided metals such as aluminum.
Compounding with metal powders presents an explosion hazard.
Decomposition
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hydrogen fluoride (HF) and
perfluoroolefins.
If "VITON" is used or tested at temperatures above 316 degrees C,
the surface of the parts may contain HF or HF condensate, which
may cause severe burns, sometimes with symptoms delayed for
several hours. Wear neoprene or PVC (if temperature is below
melting point of PVC) gloves when handling parts or equipment
after exposure to such high temperatures. If condensate is
expected, wash equipment and parts well with limewater (calcium
hydroxide solution). Discard gloves after handling degraded
"VITON" parts.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-HEXAFLUOROPROPENE-TETRAFLUOROETHENE
Oral ALD : >5000 mg/kg in rats
TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE
Oral LD50: 590 mg/kg in mice Causes skin and eye irritation.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
No information is available.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Preferred options for disposal are (1) recycling and (2) landfill.
Incinerate only if incinerator is capable of scrubbing out
hydrogen fluoride and other acidic combustion products.
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in
accordance with applicable federal, state/ provincial, and local
regulations.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name : Chemicals NOIBN
Hazard Class : Not regulated
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Inventory Status : In compliance with TSCA Inventory
requirements for commercial purposes.
State Regulations (U.S.)
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS
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(REGULATORY INFORMATION - Continued)
No substances on the state hazardous substances list, for the
states indicated below, are used in the manufacture of products on
this Material Safety Data Sheet.
SUBSTANCES ON THE PENNSYLVANIA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST PRESENT
AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1% OR MORE (0.01% FOR SPECIAL HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES): None known.
WARNING: SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM: None known.
SUBSTANCES ON THE NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST
PRESENT AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1 % OR MORE (0.1% FOR SUBSTANCES
IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS, MUTAGENS OR TERATOGENS): None known.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Additional Information
MEDICAL USE: CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications
involving permanent implantation in the human body. For other
medical applications see DuPont Performance Elastomers Medical
Application Policy (H-69237).
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The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS : G. W. WORTHAM
Address : DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C.
CHESTNUT RUN PLAZA 713
WILMINGTON, DE 19880-0713
Telephone : 302-999-2319
This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
End of MSDS
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