Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

ZYTEL NYLON RESINS (NATURAL)

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Thermoplastic engineering moulding and fibre production.

SYNONYMS

(C12H22N2)n, [-NH(CH2)6NHCO(CH2)4CO-], "1, 6-hexanediamine, polymer with hexadioic acid",
"1, 6-hexanediamine, polymer with hexadioic acid", "1, 6-hexanediamine, adipic acid
polymer, SRU", "1, 6-hexanediamine, adipic acid polymer, SRU", "nylon 66", "nylon 6,
6", "polyamide resin", "polyhexamethylene adipamide", "poly[imino(1, 6-dioxo-1, 6-hexane
diyl)imino-1, 6-hexanediyl]", "poly[imino(1, 6-dioxo-1, 6-hexane diyl)imino-1, 6-
hexanediyl]", "extrusion moulding nylon 66", "injection moulding nylon 66", "Zytel
resins", "synonym list ZYT029", "Oil modified polyhexamethylene adipamide", "toughened
nylon", "Zytel 132F NC010;", "FE3415 NC010; FE3421 NC010; FE3491 NC010; FE3583 NC010;",
"FE3599 NC010;", "FE3611 NC010;", "FE3614 NC010; FE3620 NC010; FE3653, FE3654, ",
"FE3655-7 NC010; 101 NC010; 101F NC010; NC010F, VLM NC010; 101FS, 101L, ", "103FHS NC010;
103HSL NC0101; 42NC010, 42HSB NC010; 42HSX NC010C; 45HSB, ", "408 NC010; Industrial
Nylon 41L, 21, 21L", "ZYTEL 72G33L BK031 etc.etc."

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material can causeeye irritation and damage in some persons.  The dust may produce eye discomfort and abrasive eye inflammation.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  The material is mildly abrasive and may produce discomfort which results in a temporary skin rash. Discomfort is accentuated by fiber adhering to sweaty skin at higher temperatures.  

INHALED

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material, if inhaled, can irritate the throat and lungs of some persons.  Although inhalation is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still produce health damage, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally confined to doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-  health).  The dust may produce upper respiratory tract discomfort. Nose and throat discomfort may be transitory. Cutting and trimming may result in fiber dislodgment and dust production.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact andinhalation of generated dusts.  Workers exposed to nylon dusts for 20 years have, on occasion, shown respiratory tract lesions, including sarcoid-like lung granulomas. Occupational exposure to nylon dusts may result in pathologic lung changes.  Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.  Glasswool administered by inhalation produces little pulmonary  fibrosis in experimental animals.