User Manual

Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Vapor density: Not determined
Evaporation rate: No data available
Density: 1.24 g/cc
Decomposition temperature: 482F (250C)
Autoignition temperature:
388°C
Melting point/range: Not determined
Water solubility: Insoluble
Solubility in other solvents: None known
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 446F (230 °C).
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents. Strong bases.
Hazardous decomposition products: Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Aldehydes.
Carbon monoxide (CO). carbon dioxide (CO2).
Polymerization: Not applicable
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Principle Routes of Exposure: Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Acute toxicity: There were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or dermal
exposure in animal studies.
Local effects: May cause eye/skin irritation. Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin
and respiratory system. Caused mild to moderate conjuctival irritation in eye irritation
studies using rabbits. Caused very mild redness in dermal irritation studies using rabbits
(slightly irritating). Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting
and diarrhoea.
Long term toxicity: Did not cause skin allergic reactions in skin sensitization studies
using guinea pigs.
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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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Print date:
01/16/2009
Product code:
4043D
Revision Number:
12
Revision date:
07/19/2006