Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
9002-84-0
Name of the chemical
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Concentration
>99.9%
General Information
Revision date
2013-04-11
Product name
POLYMIST
Product Synonyms
PTFE
CAS No.
9002-84-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
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Company Information
company name
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Emergency Overview: NFPA : H= 1 F= 0 I= 0 General Information Appearance : powder Colour white Odour odourless Main effects - Not hazardous in normal conditions of handling and use - Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use. - Thermal decomposition can lead to release of toxic and corrosive gases.
Potential health effects
Inhalation - Mechanical irritation from the particulates generated by the product. - The thermal decomposition vapours of fluorinated polymers may cause polymer fume fever with flu-like symptoms in humans, especially when smoking contaminated tobacco. - Symptoms: Headache, Shortness of breath, Cough. Eye contact - Mechanical irritation from the particulates generated by the product. - Exposure to decomposition products: - Symptoms: Irritation, Redness, Burn. Skin contact - Mechanical irritation from the particulates generated by the product. - Exposure to decomposition products: - Symptoms: Irritation, Redness, Burn. Ingestion - Low ingestion hazard. Other toxicity effects - See section 11: Toxicological Information
Environmental effects
See section 12: Ecological Information
