User Manual

Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency telephone numbers (24 hours a day):
• (Medical Information) [phone]
• (Tranportation Information) CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 (in the United States)
• (Transportation Information) CHEMTREC: [phone] (outside the United States)
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least
15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin
irritation persists, call a physician. Cool skin rapidly with cold water after contact
with hot polymer.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion: Drink water as a precaution. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Call a physician immediately.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability:
Autoignition temperature: 388°C
Flammability Limits in Air
Flammable limits in air - lower (%): Not determined
Flammable limits in air - upper (%): Not determined
Suitable extinguishing media: Foam. Water. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemical. Alcohol
resistant foams are preferred if available. General-purpose synthetic foams (including
AFFF) or protein foams may function, but much less effectively.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: No information available
Hazardous decomposition products: Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes Aldehydes
Carbon monoxide (CO) carbon dioxide (CO2)
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The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No Warranty, Express Or Implied, Is Made.
Consult the Company for Further Information.
NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: The company does not recommend any of its
products, including samples, for use: (A) in any application which is intended for any internal
contact with human body fluids or body tissues (B) as a critical component in any medical device
that supports or sustains human life; and (C) specifically pregnant women or in any applications
designed specifically to promote or interfere with human reproduction.
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Revision date:
07/19/2006
Print date:
01/16/2009
Product code:
4043D
Revision Number:
12