NYLTECH NORTH AMERICA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

October 6, 1998

SECTION I ?? IDENTIFICATION

MANUFACTURING CODE: NYLTECH Nylon 2047

Product Name: Chemical Name:

NYLTECH Nylon 6 Copolymer Polyamide Copolymer

CAS REGISTRY NO: DOT CATEGORY:

24993-04-2 Not Restricted

INFORMATION/EMERGENCY:

Address: 333 Sundial Drive Telephone: Technical Manager
Manchester, NH 03103 603-627-5150


SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS


PERCENT PPM MG/M3
INGREDIENT NATURE OF HAZARD MPPCF LEL UEL LD50

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E - Caprolactam | Equal to | 5* | 1* |
| | | 2140.
Synonym: | or less | 10* | 3**
| | | | MG/KG
Hexahydro-2H-Azepin-2-one | than 10 | | | |
| |
CAS Reg. No. 105-60-2 | | | | |
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| | | | |
| |


There is NO chemical present in this product at a concentration of 0.1% or more classified as a
carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
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HAZARDOUS MIXTURES

NYLTECH Nylons are thermoplastic resins. In the solid state, they are not hazardous. During
processing when converted to the molten state, normal precautions for the handling of hot, sticky,
fluid melts should be observed.


SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA


Melting Point: 385?F (216?C) Boiling Point: N.A.
Specific Gravity: 1.12 Vapor Density (Air=1): N.A.
Percent Volatiles: Nil Evaporation Rate: N.A.


SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA


Flash Point: N.A. LEL: N.A. UEL: N.A.

Extinguishing Media: Water, Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:Smoke and noxious gases (carbon monoxide,
hydrocarbons, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide) evolved
upon burning.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus with full face
piece and protective clothing.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Threshold Limit Value:*** N.A. Toxicity: Nil

Effects of Overexposure:

Ingestion (Swallowing): Low Toxicity, not a probable route of exposure.

Inhalation (Breathing): Pellets not respirable. Caprolactam Dust and vapors
evolved during normal processing may be irritating
to eyes, skin, and the respiratory tract if proper
ventilation is not provided.
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Emergency and First Aid Procedures:

Eye Contact: Flush with water for approximately 15 minutes.

Skin Contact: Mechanical or thermal (molten state only) - flush
with cool water immediately. Dermatitis (dust only)
- flush with water. Seek medical attention if severe
reaction occurs.

*** See Section II for additional ingredients information.


SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA


Stability: Stable.

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None known.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures over 555?? F may result in thermal
decomposition.


SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES


Steps to be Taken in Care Material is
Released or Spilled: Sweep up and discard.

Waste Disposal Method: Landfill in accordance with local, state and federal
laws.




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 SECTION VIII ?? SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection: None required if proper ventilation is provided to
keep levels below permissible TLV limits.

Protective Gloves: Recommended if contact with molten material or
newly molded polymer parts is required.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses for good work practices when dealing
with molten material.
Other Protective Equipment: Clean work clothing.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS


Precautions to be Taken in Handling
and Storing: Practice reasonable care and caution in handling
NYLTECH Nylon. Avoid breathing dust if
generated.

Other Precautions:

Inhalation (Breathing) If exposed to excessive fumes from overheating or
combustion, move to fresh air.

Skin Contact: If molten polymer comes in contact with exposed
skin quench rapidly in cold water. Obtain medical
attention to remove any polymer attached to skin
and for burns.




**This Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the product designated under Manufacturing
Code and does not relate to its use with any other material or process.**


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