MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

IDENTITY:   LOX-8 PASTE

Chlorotrifluoroethylene Telomer/Polytetrafluoroethylene
Chlorofluorocarbon/Fluoropolymers - CF₂CFCL n-plus SiO₂ (CF₂-CF₂)n 

  MANUFACTURER:  Fluoramics Inc.
ADDRESS:   18 Industrial Avenue,
                              Mahwah, N.J. 07430
PHONE:    201-825-8110

DATE PREPARED:     January, 2000
PREPARED BY:        F.G. Reick, 
                                                  President

CAS NUMBERS:

Polychlorotrifluoroethylene:  9002 83 9
Polytetrafluoroethylene:  9002 84 0
Silicondioxide aerogel: 686 11 44 9
Pigment Cobalt Titanate Green Spinel:  68186 85 6

SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA

Stability:  Stable
Conditions to Avoid:  Temperature above 250º without adequate ventilation
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid):  Melted alkali metals, Interhalogen compounds
Hazardous Decomposition or ByProducts:   HF, Cl₂.  Hydrogen Fluoride gas - Perfluorocarbon Olefins are evolved above 250º C.  At 650ºC (1202ºF), COF₂ is the principal toxic product.  At above 650ºC, major products are CF₄ and CO₂.
Hazardous Polymerization:   Will not occur

SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Primary Routes of Entry:   Inhalation - Skin - Ingestion
Health Hazards:  Treat symptomatically
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:  Labored breathing
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:  For material at ambient, we know of no hazards.  For material in high temperature process, polymer fume fever may result from inhaling fumes. 
Eye Contact:   Wash with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
Skin Contact:   Remove by wiping and wash with soap and water for 15 minutes
Inhalation:  Remove to fresh air, keep warm
Ingestion:   Contact a physician.  Do not induce vomiting.
Emergency First Aid Procedures:  Call a physician.

SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type):  If exposed to high temperature processing fumes, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective Gloves:  Yes, if prolonged skin contact
Eye Protection:  Goggles if contact is probable
Ventilation to be Used: 
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment: 
Hygienic Work Practices:  Use normal personal hygiene and good housekeeping.

SECTION 7 
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be Taken if Material is Spilled or Released:  Clean up with freon or perchloroethylene or equivalent.
Waste Disposal Methods:  Comply with local, state and regional regulations.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:  Strictly enforce NO SMOKING rule for workers handling material.  Use normal personal hygiene and good housekeeping.
Other Precautions and/or Special Hazards:  Storage:  Below 90º F.