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| <Important> |
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Consult the appropriate bulletins
for the grade to be used, technical data or Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for proper use of DURACON®.
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| <Hazards> |
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Wipe off or clean when pellets
are spilled to avoid slipping and stumbling. |
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DURACON®
acetal copolymer dust/flake can present an explosion hazard. |
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Use water, or any type of
foam, powder, carbon-dioxide fire-extinguisher.
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| <Notes for molding DURACON®> |
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To prevent decomposition of
the material, observe the material temperature and the in-cylinder
retention time listed below: |
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| 1) |
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2) |
Limit in-cylinder retention
time:
| Cylinder Temperature |
Maximum Residence Time |
| 200°C |
60min. |
| 210°C |
30min. |
| 230°C |
10min. |
(The above conditions give a standard,
and may vary under different conditions.) |
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Optimum material temperatures:190 - 210°C
(Do not heat over 250°C) |
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Reduce cylinder temperature
and purge the material out in any case of or in any fear of decomposition. |
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Wear safety goggles and keep
hands/face away from nozzle section. |
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Dispose molten resin into
water immediately after purged to prevent gas liberation. |
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Provide adequate ventilation
around processing equipment to avoid inhalation of liberated formaldehyde
gas which is considered potential cancer hazard. |
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Do not mix any colorants,
additives or resins of other brands with DURACON®, except those we
recommend. |
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Keep the workplace ventilated
locally or entirely during operation.
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| <Others> |
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The information contained
herein is all the data available at present for using this material.
However, we have not confirmed the accuracy and integrity of the information
in all its aspects.
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If the pellets leaks on the
floor, plumbing, or elsewhere, it could damage the waterway and ocean
environments. Be sure to repair all leaks immediately. |
DURACON(POM)