branched and cross-linked multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

Eye contact: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if redness, swelling, itching, burning or visual disturbances occur.

Inhalation: If cough, shortness of breath or other breathing problems occur, move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. If necessary, restore normal breathing through standard first aid measures.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give several glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physicians: Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local

circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. DO NOT USE a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards arising from the chemical: May emit toxic fumes during fire conditions.

Hazardous combustion products: Carbon oxides. Hydrocarbons.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Wear suitable protective equipment. In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: CAUTION: May produce slippery walking surfaces. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions

Environmental Precautions: No special environmental precautions required. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for containment: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for cleaning up: Use a vacuum with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid prolonged exposure. Wear personal protective equipment. Handle in

accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid release into the environment.

General hygiene considerations: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage Conditions: Keep/store only in original container. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in properly labeled containers. Do not store together with

incompatible materials.

Incompatible materials: None.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Exposure guidelines: There are no exposure limits identified for this product. Exposure limits for components or similar components are stated below.

As manufactured, continuous filament glass fibers are non-respirable. If chopped, cut, crushed, and/or mechanically processed during post-processing or use, a small amount of respirable particulate may be released.

NIOSH REL for carbon nanotubes and nanofibers 1 μg/m3 (respirable) , 8-hr TWA.

Fiberglass, CAS RN 65997-17-3: US ACGIH TLV: 5 mg/m3, TWA, Inhalable

NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, (US)

REL: Recommended Exposure Limit

TWA: Time Weighted Average

US ACGIH: United States American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

Exposure controls

Engineering Controls: If material is ground, cut, sheared or used in any operation which may generate dusts, use appropriate local exhaust ventilation and/or PPE to keep exposure levels below REL. Ventilation should be filtered through HEPA filter to remove respirable particulate.

Personal protective equipment [PPE]

Respiratory Protection: If airborne dust is produced, approved respirator may be necessary if local exhaust ventilation is not adequate.

Hand Protection: Wear suitable gloves. Avoid contact with skin.

Eye/face Protection: Wear eye/face protection. Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).

Skin and Body Protection: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing including long sleeves and long pants.

Other: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Emergency eyewash and safety shower should be located nearby.

Environmental exposure controls: No information available.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage, and transport.

Chemical stability

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Explosion data

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: No information available

Sensitivity to Static Discharge: No information available.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous reactions: None under normal processing.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials: None

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides, Hydrocarbons

Disposal considerations

Waste from residues/unused products: Product, as supplied, can be burned in suitable incineration facilities or should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Same consideration should be given to containers and packaging.