MSDS

PAN-006 - Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Revision Date: 04-Nov-2014
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is a manufactured article. Heat-Shrinkable Polymeric Products are not hazardous during proper installation, but the
heat-shrinkable tubing may emit hazardous thermal decomposition and combustion byproducts if overheated to degradation. See
“Thermal Degradation and Combustion Byproduct” section of this SDS for more specific information. Base polymer materials
include polyethylene and olefin copolymers. Heat-shrinkable products may be coated with or used in conjunction with
adhesives/mastics, which are based on olefin copolymers or polyamides.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
None under normal use conditions. If eye irritation occurs, flush with clean water for 15
minutes while holding eyelids apart. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact
First aid is normally not required. After handling product, it is good work practice to wash
your hands. If molten material contacts skin, cool area immediately in water. DO NOT
attempt to remove material from the skin. Treat as a burn, and seek medical attention.
Inhalation
If respiratory symptoms or other symptoms of exposure develop, move victim to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing difficulties develop, qualified
personnel should administer oxygen. If victim is not breathing, immediately begin artificial
respiration. Keep victim warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion
Not a normal route of exposure. However, if swallowed and symptoms develop, seek
medical attention.
Most important symptoms and effects
Symptoms
Overheating the product to charring or burning may produce vapors that may cause eye,
skin, nose and throat irritation. Persons with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory disorders
(e.g., asthma conditions) may be more susceptible to the effects of these vapors.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use carbon dioxide, water, dry chemical or foam. Selection of extinguishing media should be based upon the size of the fire, the
firefighting training/experience of the individual attempting to extinguish or control the fire, and the packaging materials exposed to
the fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Not determined.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Product is not flammable or combustible.
Hazardous Combustion Products In common with most organic materials, thermal degradation and combustion byproducts
may be toxic and should not be inhaled. Thermal degradation is not significant at temperatures achieved during proper
installation, as directed by product installation guides. At temperatures higher than those recommended for proper installation,
most significantly if the product burns, the thermal degradation and combustion byproducts will depend on the base polymer
used and additives, if any, may include but are not limited to carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic acids, aldehydes
(including formaldehyde), acetic acid, low molecular weight hydrocarbons, silicon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride,
hydrogen bromide, vinyl acetate, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, antimony, fluoro-olefins, phosphine and oxides of nitrogen,
phosphorus and sulfur.