General Information
Revision date
2008-05-14
Product name
Polyetherimide [CASRN 61128-46-9] Foam
Product name
Polyetherimide [CASRN 61128-46-9] Foam
Identification on the label/Trade name
ULTEM* Foam
CAS No.
61128-46-9]
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
May be used as received, processed or thermoformed to produce
Emergency telephone
800/447-4545
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SABIC Innovative Plastics
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW • Plastic foam sheet • Can burn in a fire creating dense toxic smoke. • Molten plastic can cause severe thermal burns. • Fumes produced during melt processing may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Severe over-exposure may result in nausea, headache, chills, and fever. • Secondary operations, such as grinding, sanding, or sawing can produce dust which may present an explosion or respiratory hazard.
HMIS® ratings
Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Skin Contact: Not likely to cause irritation. Eye Contact: Resin particles, like other inert materials, are mechanically irritating to eyes. Inhalation: Inhalation unlikely due to physical form. Ingestion: Ingestion not likely due to physical form. Chronic Information Resin Issues: Processing fumes may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. In cases of severe exposure, nausea and headache can also occur. Grease-like processing fume condensates on ventilation ductwork, molds, and other surfaces can cause irritation and injury to skin.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS: There are no known health effects aggravated by exposure to this product. However, certain sensitive individuals and individuals with respiratory impairments may be affected by exposure to components in the processing vapors
