1. Product details
Product/Article: Technical semi-finished product Abbreviated terms: PVDF
Material characterisation: Semi crystalline plastic
Main components: Polyvinylidene fluoride
Components subject to labelling: None
Classification according to REACh: Article
Notes: -
2. Product characteristics
Form/State: Firm
Colour: Natural or coloured
Odour: Nearly odourless
Density: 1,70 – 1,80 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
Melting range: 160°C – 180°C (DSC)
Glass transition temperature: -
Thermal decomposition: > 350°C
Flash point: -
Ignition temperature: -
Notes: -
3. Danger warnings
Special risks for mankind and the
environment:
None
Notes: -
4. Handling and Storage
Handling: Product can be worked with commercially machines
and tools.
Before machining the product should have room
temperature and/or to be stored for min. 24h under
normal climatic conditions
When welding do not exceed the recommended air and
tool temperatures. By disregarding the instructions the
staff can falls in Fluor fever (fever with flu-like
symptoms). At the first sign, a doctor should be
consulted.
Plant parts should be grounded
Storage: Horizontally, dry, protected against frost and climatic
influences
Safety measures: -
Notes: -
5. Transport
Transport: Non dangerous goods according to the transport
regulations
Secure against slipping
Notes: Product protect against open flames
6. Fire – fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents: Water, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry powder
extinguishing agents
Potential combustion products: Hydrofluoric acid, CO, CO2, low molecular fluorocarbon
Necessary protection equipment: Complete protection equipment for fire-brigade
Use self-contained air respirators during strong smoke
and steam development
Notes: Molten product has to be cooled with water. Fire
residues must be collected and disposed of according
to the local instruction
7. Disposal references
Recyclability: Check possibility of recycling
EC Waste Catalogue: The product is classified in accordance with the
European-Waste Catalogue (EWC) as “Not
dangerous”
EC Waste Code: 120105
200139
Plastics shavings and turnings
Plastics of Separately collected fractions
Waste removal: Has to be conveyed to a suitable dumping site or
combustion plant in accordance with local regulations
Notes: -
8. References to marking, guidelines and regulations
Marking in accordance with
EEC-guidelines:
No labelling required
Other guidelines: -
Notes: -
9. Information about REACh
In accordance with the EU directive 1907/2006/EC (REACh), article 3, no. 3, our products are
clearly defined as articles not subject to registration.
The European directive regarding chemicals no. 1907/2006 (REACh) enforced on 1st June
2007 stipulates Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) only for dangerous substances and
preparations. Our products do not fall under this scope of REACh.
10. Other information
The information in this document are based on our today’s knowledge and represent no
affirmation of characteristics. Existing laws and regulations are to be observed by the user of
our product within his own responsibility.
