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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin

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Material Safety Data Sheet

In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, ANSI Z400.1-2004, and ISO 11014-1: 1994.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin

Product code: 4043D

Product Use: A thermoplastic coating with a variety of applications

Supplier: NatureWorks LLC, 15305 Minntonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345 USA

Customer Information Center: 800-664-6436

Emergency telephone numbers (24 hours a day): (Medical Information) (651) 632-9273

(Tranportation Information) CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 (in the United States)

(Transportation Information) CHEMTREC: (703) 527-3887 (outside the United States)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

CAUTION! May cause eye/skin irritation. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Avoid

contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols

Appearance: Clear, translucent, opaque, pellets.

Physical state: Solid

Odor: Sweet

Potential health effects:

Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.

Skin contact: Substance may cause slight skin irritation.

Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and

diarrhoea.

Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath, tightness of the chest,

a sore throat and cough. Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling.

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The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No Warranty, Express Or Implied, Is Made.

Consult the Company for Further Information.

NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: The company does not recommend any of its

products, including samples, for use: (A) in any application which is intended for any internal

contact with human body fluids or body tissues (B) as a critical component in any medical device

that supports or sustains human life; and (C) specifically pregnant women or in any applications

designed specifically to promote or interfere with human reproduction.

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Print date:

01/16/2009

Product code:

4043D

Revision Number:

Revision date:

07/19/2006

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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000000178339-001-US Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ Material Safety Data Sheet In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, ANSI Z400.1-2004, and ISO 11014-1: 1994. 1.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ Target organ effects: There were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or dermal exposure in animal studies. Sensitization: Did not cause sensitisation on laboratory animals Specific hazards: No information available Flammability: Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 4.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Special protective equipment for firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Under fire conditions: Cool containers / tanks with spray water.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures: Where reasonably practicable this should be achieved by the use of local exhaust ventilation and good general extraction. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: Vapor density: Not determined Evaporation rate: No data available Density: 1.24 g/cc Decomposition temperature: 482F (250C) Autoignition temperature: 388°C Melting point/range: Not determined Water solubility: Insoluble Solubility in other solvents: None known 10.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Specific effects: May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, a sore throat and cough. Burning produces irritant fumes.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS THE COMPANY HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (Not meant to be all inclusive--selected regulations represented) NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no warranty, express or implied is given.
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Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin Product code: Revision Number: 4043D 12 Revision date: 07/19/2006 Print date: 01/16/2009 ___________________________________________________________ 16. OTHER INFORMATION Print date: 01/16/2009 Recommended restrictions: None Prepared by: NatureWorks LLC Health and Safety ___________________________________________________________ The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No Warranty, Express Or Implied, Is Made.