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Safety Information for GORE™ CleanStream® PRO HEPA Filters 09085,
09089, 09093, & 09096 for Wet/Dry Vacuums
GORE™ CleanStream® PRO HEPA Filters 09085, 09089, 09093, & 09096 offers a washable & reusable wet/dry
vacuum cleaner filter to enhance the performance of your vacuum cleaner. GORE™ CleanStream® Filters trap dirt on
the surface and are cleanable and long lasting. They are also available with HEPA rated filtration which means it is
99.97% efficient at 0.3 microns. GORE™ CleanStream® PRO HEPA Filters 09085, 09089, 09093, & 09096 contain a
polyester backing material combined with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane.
GORE™ CleanStream® PRO HEPA Filters 09085, 09089, 09093, & 09096 are supplied as a finished filter and meet the
definition of an article in the United States per OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(6)(v) during normal intended use.
For that reason an MSDS is not required. All components are in compliance with U.S. EPA TSCA Chemical Substance
Inventory requirements for commercial purposes.
Application
Filters in wet/dry vacuum applications for the specific brand / vacuum model that they were originally designed to fit.
Risks
This material is non-hazardous in its original form and when applied according to Gore recommendations. Do not heat
over 100°C (212°F) and avoid burning, grinding, high temperature cutting and melting of the product. If the material is
being cut using burning, grinding or elevated temperature processes or if it is involved in a fire, hazardous decomposition
by-products may form, including: hydrogen fluoride, carbonyl fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroisobutylene, carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, aluminum alloy oxides, chromium oxides, oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen cyanide, particulates,
low molecular weight hydrocarbons, hydrofluoric acid Inhalation of fumes from overheating or burning of this product
may cause polymer fume fever, a flu-like illness with chills and fever.
Control Measures
The risks from exposure can be reduced if standard practices are used. These practices include:
(1) Not heating product over 100°C (212°F).
(2) Avoiding burning, grinding, high temperature cutting or melting of the product without the use of effective local
exhaust ventilation and/or personal protective equipment.
(3) Protecting material from fire. In the event of a fire wear self-contained breathing apparatus and wear full protective
equipment. Hydrogen fluoride fumes emitted during a fire can react with water to form hydrofluoric acid. Wear
neoprene gloves when handling refuse from a fire.
(4) Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. Incinerate only if incinerator is capable of scrubbing out
hydrogen fluoride and other acidic combustion products.
It is the responsibility and the legal obligation of the users of GORE™ CleanStream® PRO HEPA Filters 09085,
09089, 09093, & 09096 to ensure that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is defined and taken prior to
using the product. A suitable risk assessment will consider all locally valid regulations and safety measures.
If you have questions please call: 1-800-758-6755 between 8am – 5pm EST. 05/29/2009 Version 1