MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

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SECTION I - IDENTIFIERS                                                                                                                          

 

MANUFACTURER:     ANDEK CORPORATION

ADDRESS:                850 Glen Avenue, Moorestown, NJ 08057

TELEPHONE:            (856) 786-6900 or emergency (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

TRADE NAME:           ROOFAB

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Stitchbonded Polyester Fabric

 

SECTION II - COMPOSITION                                                                                                                      

 

COMPONENT                                                           CAS #                         APPROX %    TLV

Polyester Polymer                                                     71394-31-5                  100.0  

 

KNOWN CARCINOGENS OR MUTAGENS - TYPE & DEFINITION

None

 

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA                                                                                                                  

 

BOILING POINT (F)               N/A                  SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1)                       0.9

VAPOR PRESSURE             N/A                  PERCENT, VOLATILE BY VOLUME           None  

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1)    N/A                   EVAPORATION RATE (N.B.A.=1)               N/A     

SOLUBILITY IN WATER        Insoluble           pH                                                             7

 

APPEARANCE & ODOR

White fabric with no noticeable odor.

 

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA                                                                                     

 

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED) :   Non flammable

FLAMMABLE  LIMITS:  N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  COČ

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:   As for synthetic fabrics.

 

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

At high combustion temperatures, the fabric will form a molten mass.

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and products of incomplete combustion of polyester.

 

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA                                                                                                        

 

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

 

SKIN:   Polyester fabric is not considered to be a skin irritant although some individuals have

an aversion to it.

EYES:  Fabric dust (lint) may irritate the eyes.

BREATHING:   Fabric dust (lint) may irritate the lungs.

SWALLOWING:  May cause choking.

 

 

FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

 

SKIN:  . If an individual has been chafed by polyester, antiseptic cream and a surgical dressing

should be applied.

EYES:  Wash with plenty of water and call a physician.

BREATHING:  Seek medical attention.

SWALLOWING:   Keep calm and seek immediate medical attention.

 

 

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA                                                                                                               

 

STABILITY:  Stable

INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS  TO  AVOID):  None known.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:   None known.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:   Will not occur.

CONDITIONS  TO AVOID:   N/A

 

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES                                                                                          

 

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

Re-roll and re-use if possible.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

According to local, state and federal regulations.

 

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION                                                                              

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE):  Unnecessary

EYE PROTECTION:   Safety glasses, goggles

SKIN PROTECTION:   Cotton gloves.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:   Coveralls, safety boots and hard hat if necessary.

PERSONAL HYGIENE:   Wash thoroughly after use; dry hands on excess product.

 

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS                                                                                                     

 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:

Stack rolls in a safe and stable manner, according to good warehouse practices.

 

 

This information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be, whether

originating with the company or not.  Recipients are advised to confirm, in advance of need, that the

information is current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances.

 

 

DATE ISSUED:   JANUARY 2005

 

Copyright Andek Corporation 2005.  All rights reserved.