1. Identification
Material Name: Polymaker™ PC-ABS
Company: JF Polymers (Suzhou) Co. Ltd
Address: Haicheng Industrial Park, Bldg 7, Changshu Economic Development Zone (CEDZ), Changshu, Jiangsu Province 215513, China
Tel/Fax: +86-512-52096516 / +86-512-52096512
Use: 3D Printing Filament
Chemical Family: Thermoplastic Polymer
2. Hazards Identification
GHS Classification
This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer.
GHS Label Elements
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements: If fine particles are generated during further processing, handling, or by other means, product may form combustible dust concentrations in air.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
There are no hazardous components above the relevant concentration limits according to OSHA HazCom 2012.
4. First Aid Measures
Most Important Symptoms/Effects
Acute: Contact with heated material can cause thermal burns. Gases and fumes evolved during the thermal processing or decomposition of this material may irritate the eyes, skin, or respiratory tract.
Eye Contact
In case of contact, flush eyes with plenty of lukewarm water.
Skin Contact
Cool melted product on skin with plenty of water. Do not remove solidified product. Get medical attention if thermal burn occurs.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of dust or fumes from overheating or combustion.
Ingestion
Get medical attention.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Water fog, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
High Pressure Water Streams
Fire Fighting Procedure
Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against potentially toxic and irritating fumes.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
By Fire and Thermal Decomposition: Phenol; Styrene; Acrylonitrile Carbon oxides, Hazardous decomposition products due to incomplete combustion
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards
Toxic and irritating gases/fumes may be given off during burning or thermal decomposition. Avoid generating dust: fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures
If molten, allow material to cool and place into an appropriate marked container for disposal. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces, as these may form an explosive mixture as they are released into the atmosphere in sufficient concentrations. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (e.g., cleaning dust from surfaces with compressed air).
7. Handling and Storage
Handling/Storage Precautions
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Routine housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dust does not accumulate on surfaces. Solid particulate can generate electrical charging during operations such as unloading from containers and pneumatic transfer. Provide adequate precautions, such as electrical grounding and bonding, where conductive equipment is involved.
Storage Period
None.
Storage Temperature
Maximum: 49 °C (120.2 °F)
Storage Conditions
Containers should be tightly closed to prevent contamination with foreign materials and moisture.
Substances to Avoid
None known.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
Any component which is listed in section 3 and is not listed in this section does not have a known ACGIH TLV, OSHA PEL, or supplier recommended occupational exposure limit.
Industrial Hygiene/Ventilation Measures
General dilution and local exhaust as necessary to control airborne vapors, mists, dusts, and thermal decomposition products below appropriate airborne concentration standards/guidelines, especially during cutting, grinding, and high heat operations.
Respiratory Protection
Although no exposure limit has been established for this product, the OSHA PEL for Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) of 15 mg/m3 - total dust, 5 mg/m3 - respirable fraction is recommended. In addition, the ACGIH recommends 3 mg/m3 - respirable particles and 10 mg/m3 - inhalable particles for Particles (insoluble or poorly soluble) Not Otherwise Specified (PNOS). In the event that these limits are exceeded, an air-purifying respirator (APR) equipped with particulate (P100) cartridges is recommended.
Hand Protection
Ensure gloves remain in good condition during use and replace if any deterioration is observed. Wear heat-resistant gloves when handling molten material.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin Protection
No special skin protection requirements during normal handling and use.
Additional Protective Measures
Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking, or using tobacco products. Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of this product. Purgings should be collected as small flat thin shapes or thin strands to allow for rapid cooling.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
| State of Matter | Solid |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pellets |
| Color | Natural |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 220 °C (428 °F) |
| Flash Point | 320 °C (608 °F) |
| Density | ca. 1.1 - 1.2 g/cm3 (DIN 53479) |
| Solubility in Water | Practically insoluble |
| Auto-ignition Temperature | > 320 °C (> 608 °F) |
| Decomposition Temperature | >= 380 °C (716 °F) |
| Softening Point | 100 - 200 °C (212 - 392 °F) |
| Bulk Density | 600 - 700 kg/m3 |
10. Stability and Reactivity
Hazardous Reactions
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Stability
Stable
Materials to Avoid
None known.
Conditions to Avoid
Generation of dust clouds.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
By Fire and Thermal Decomposition: Phenol; Styrene; Acrylonitrile; Carbon oxides, Hazardous decomposition products due to incomplete combustion
11. Toxicological Information
Likely Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact
Health Effects and Symptoms
Acute: Contact with heated material can cause thermal burns. Gases and fumes evolved during the thermal processing or decomposition of this material may irritate the eyes, skin, or respiratory tract.
Toxicity Data for: BAYBLEND T45PG 000000
No data available for this product.
Carcinogenicity
No carcinogenic substances as defined by IARC, NTP and/or OSHA
12. Ecological Information
Ecological Data for: BAYBLEND T45PG 000000
No data available for this product.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method
Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental control laws.
14. Transportation Information
Land transport (DOT)
Non-Regulated
Sea transport (IMDG)
Non-Regulated
Air transport (ICAO/IATA)
Non-Regulated
15. Regulatory Information
United States Federal Regulations
US. Toxic Substances Control Act: Listed on the Active Portion of the TSCA Inventory.
No substances are subject to TSCA 12(b) export notification requirements.
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302) Components
None
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Refer to hazard classification information in Section 2.
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A) Components
None
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) - Supplier Notification Required Components
None
US. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Composite List of Hazardous Wastes and Appendix VIII Hazardous Constituents (40 CFR 261)
Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the person who generates a solid waste, as defined in 40 CFR 261.2, to determine if that waste is a hazardous waste.
State Right-To-Know Information
The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states; other product-specific health and safety data in other sections of the SDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For details on your regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
| State | Substance | CAS-No. | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania | Polymer | CAS# is a trade secret | >=1% |
| Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania | Bisphenol A Polycarbonate | 25971-63-5 | >=1% |
| Massachusetts | Methylene Chloride | 75-09-2 | <=3 ppm |
| Massachusetts | Acrylonitrile | 107-13-1 | <=100 ppm |
| California Proposition 65 List | Acrylonitrile | 107-13-1 | <=100 ppm |
| California Proposition 65 List | 1,3-Butadiene | 106-99-0 | <1 ppt |
| California Proposition 65 List | Methylene Chloride | 75-09-2 | <=3 ppm |
| California Proposition 65 List | Bisphenol A | 80-05-7 | Trace element |
| California Proposition 65 List | Styrene | 100-42-5 | <0.1% |
16. Other Information
The method of hazard communication for Covestro LLC is comprised of product labels and safety data sheets. Safety data sheets for all of our products and general product declarations are available for download at www.productsafetyfirst.covestro.com.
Contact: Product Safety Department
Telephone: (412) 413-2835
SDS Number: 112000010508
Version Date: 12/18/2018
SDS Version: 2.7
Information contained in this SDS is believed to be accurate but is furnished without warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The information relates only to the specific material designated herein. Covestro LLC assumes no legal responsibility for use of or reliance upon the information in this SDS and such information shall in no case be considered a part of our terms and conditions of sale. The user is responsible for determining whether the Covestro product is suitable for user’s method of use or application. Covestro is not liable for any failure to observe the precautionary measures described in this SDS or for any misuse of the product.
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