SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product identifier
Product Name: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Synonyms: Poly(tetrafluoroethene), Poly(tetrafluoroethylene), Teflon, PTFE
Chemical Name: Poly(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylene)
Chemical Formula: (C2F4)n
CAS No.: 9002-84-0
EC No.: Not available.
Index No.: Not available.
REACH Registration No.: Not applicable.
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified Use(s): PC21 Laboratory chemicals, Research and development use only
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Identification: Ossila Limited
Address of Supplier: Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, Sheffield, S4 7WB, UK
Telephone: +441142999180
E-mail: info@ossila.com
Office hours: 08:00 - 17:00
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone #: +44 (0) 20 3885 0382 (CHEMTREC)
Other Regions - Emergency Phone Number (CHEMTREC)
- Europe, Middle East, Africa: +44 20 3885 0382
- North America: +1 703 527 3887
- Central America: +52 55 8526 4930
- South America: +55 11 4349 1359
- Asia, India, and Oceania: +65 3163 8374
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.2 Label elements
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
2.4 Additional Information
Not applicable.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Substances
No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations.
3.2 Mixtures
Not applicable.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General Advice: First aiders should ensure they have taken adequate steps to protect themselves from exposure (see Section 8 for recommended personal protection equipment). Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin Contact: Rinse skin with water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Ingestion: Rinse out mouth with water. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed, are included on labelling (Section 2.2) and in Section 11.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable Extinguishing media: As appropriate for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: As appropriate for surrounding fire.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen fluoride
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Follow safe handling advice and personal protective equipment recommendations (as per section 8). Provide adequate ventilation.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up spilled substance but avoid making dust. Use vacuum equipment for collecting spilt materials, where practicable. Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state or national legislation.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See Also Section 8, 13.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling: Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective clothing as per section 8.
Hygiene measures: Keep away from food and drink. Wash hands after handling, before breaks, and at the end of workday.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Storage temperature: Ambient.
Storage life: Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatible materials: None known.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters
8.1.1 Occupational Exposure Limits
No Occupational Exposure Limit assigned.
8.2 Exposure controls
8.2.1. Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation and/or exhaust. A washing facility/water for eye and skin cleaning purposes should be present.
8.2.2. Personal protection equipment
Eye Protection: Wear eye protection with side protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as EN166 (EU).
Hand protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use and proper glove removal techniques should be used. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body protection: Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place.
Respiratory protection: No personal respiratory protection is necessary under normal circumstances.
Thermal hazards: None known.
8.2.3. Environmental Exposure Controls
Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical State: Solid: Powder.
- Colour: White.
- Odour: Not known.
- Odour threshold: Not known.
- Melting point/freezing point: Not known.
- Initial boiling point and boiling range: Not known.
- Flammability: Not known.
- Lower and upper explosion limit: Not known.
- Flash Point: Not known.
- Auto-ignition temperature (°C): Not known.
- Decomposition temperature (°C): Not known.
- pH: Not known.
- Kinematic viscosity: Not known.
- Solubility(ies): Solubility (Water): Not known. Solubility (Other): Not known.
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water (log value): Not known.
- Vapour pressure: Not known.
- Density: Not known.
- Relative density: Not known.
- Relative vapour density: Not known.
- Particle characteristics: Not known.
9.2 Other information
None.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity
None anticipated.
10.2 Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Not known.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Not known.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Not known.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see Section 5.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity - Ingestion: No data available
- Acute toxicity - Skin Contact: No data available
- Acute toxicity - Inhalation: No data available
- Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
- Serious eye damage/irritation: No data available
- Skin sensitization data: No data available
- Respiratory sensitization data: No data available
- Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
- Carcinogenicity: No data available
- Reproductive toxicity: No data available
- Lactation: No data available
- STOT - single exposure: No data available
- STOT - repeated exposure: No data available
- Aspiration hazard: No data available
11.2 Information on other hazards
11.2.1 Endocrine disrupting properties
None known.
11.2.2. Information on other hazards
None known.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity - Aquatic invertebrates: No data available
- Toxicity - Fish: No data available
- Toxicity - Algae: No data available
- Toxicity - Sediment Compartment: No data available
- Toxicity - Terrestrial Compartment: No data available
12.2 Persistence and Degradation
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Not known.
12.7 Other adverse effects
Not known.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state or national legislation. Recycle only completely emptied packaging. Normal disposal is via incineration operated by an accredited disposal contractor. Send to a licensed recycler, reclaimer or incinerator.
13.2 Additional Information
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA/IMO/RID/ADR: Not classified as hazardous for transport.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
European Regulations - Authorisations and/or Restrictions On Use
- Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation: Not listed
- REACH: ANNEX XIV list of substances subject to authorisation: Not listed
- REACH: Annex XVII Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles: Not listed
- Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP): Not listed
- Regulation (EC) N° 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on persistent organic pollutants: Not listed
- Regulation (EC) N° 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer: Not listed
- Regulation (EU) N° 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals: Not listed
National regulations
Not known.
Other
Not known.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
A REACH chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The following sections contain revisions or new statements:
LEGEND
Acronyms
- ADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- CLP: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures
- DNEL: Derived No Effect Level
- EC: European Community
- EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
- IATA: International Air Transport Association
- IBC: Intermediate Bulk Container
- ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- LTEL: Long term exposure limit
- PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
- PNEC: Predicted No Effect Concentration
- REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
- RID: Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- STOT: Specific Target Organ Toxicity
- UN: United Nations
Disclaimers
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Information contained in this publication or as otherwise supplied to Users is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith, but it is for the Users to satisfy themselves of the suitability of the product for their own particular purpose. Ossila Limited gives no warranty as to the fitness of the product for any particular purpose and any implied warranty or condition (statutory or otherwise) is excluded except to the extent that exclusion is prevented by law. Ossila Limited accepts no liability for loss or damage (other than that arising from death or personal injury caused by defective product, if proved), resulting from reliance on this information. Freedom under Patents, Copyright and Designs cannot be assumed.
