SAFETY DATA SHEET

in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and ANSI standard Z400.1-2010

Polyphthalaldehyde
Material number A064
Revision date: 6/12/2018 Date of print: 6/15/2018
Version: 1 Language: en-US Page: 1 of 7

1. Product and company identification

Product identifier
Trade name: Polyphthalaldehyde

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
General use: Intermediate for electronic industry
For industrial purposes only

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: Allresist
Gesellschaft für chemische Produkte zur Mikrostrukturierung mbH
Street/POB-No.: Am Biotop 14
Postal Code, city: 15344 Strausberg
Germany
WWW: www.allresist.de
E-mail: info@allresist.de
Telephone: +49 (0)33 41-35 93-0
Telefax: +49 (0)33 41-35 93-29
Dept. responsible for information:
Frau Feldt, Email: doerte.feldt@allresist.de

Emergency phone number

Telephone: +49 (0)33 41-35 93-0

2. Hazards identification
Emergency overview
Appearance: Physical state at 68 °F and 101.3 kPa: solid
Form: powder
Odor: No data available
Classification: Skin Irritation - Category 2; Eye Irritation - Category 2A; Sensitization - skin -
Category 1; Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3;
Hazard symbols:

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements: Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Polyphthalaldehyde
Material number A064
Revision date: 6/12/2018 Date of print: 6/15/2018
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Precautionary statements: Avoid breathing dust.

Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment (see ' First aid ' on this label).
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
Regulatory status
This material is considered hazardous by the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and SIMDUT in Canada.

Hazards not otherwise classified

see section 11: Toxicological information

3. Composition / Information on ingredients

Chemical characterization: (C8 H6 O2)n
Polyphthalaldehyde
CAS-Number: 25750-62-3
Relevant ingredients:

CAS No. Designation Content Classification

CAS Phthalaldehyde < 0.25 % Acute Toxicity - oral - Category 3. Skin Corrosion -
643-79-8 Category 1B. Sensitization - skin - Category 1.
Aquatic toxicity - acute - Category 1.
Aquatic toxicity - chronic - Category 1.

4. First aid measures

General information: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. First aider: Pay
attention to self-protection!
In case of inhalation: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention if problems persist.
Following skin contact: Immediately clean with water and soap followed by thorough rinsing. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of skin reactions, consult a
physician.
After eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids
apart. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Subsequently
consult an ophthalmologist.
After swallowing: Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately get medical attention.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Polyphthalaldehyde
Material number A064
Revision date: 6/12/2018 Date of print: 6/15/2018
Version: 1 Language: en-US Page: 3 of 7

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Information to physician
Treat symptomatically.

5. Fire fighting measures

Flash point/flash point range:
Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water spray jet, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Material is not combustible.
On heating or in case of fire toxic gases may form.
Furthermore, there may develop: carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing.
Additional information: Do not allow water used to extinguish fire to enter drains, ground or waterways.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Provide adequate ventilation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid generation of dust. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wear appropriate protective
equipment. Keep unprotected people away.
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow to enter into ground-water, surface water or drains. If necessary notify
appropriate authorities.
Methods for clean-up: Avoid generation of dust. Collect dry and place in appropriate containers for disposal.
Subsequent cleaning.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Advices on safe handling: Provide adequate ventilation, and local exhaust as needed. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
or on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Avoid generation of dust. Wear appropriate
protective equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Work place should be equipped with a shower and an eye rinsing apparatus.

Storage
Requirements for storerooms and containers:
Keep only in original container. Keep container dry, tightly closed and store at cool and
aired place. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Protect from moisture contamination.
storage temperature: < 14 °F
Hints on joint storage: Do not store together with strong oxidizing agents.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

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Polyphthalaldehyde
Material number A064
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8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure guidelines
Occupational exposure limit values:

Type Limit value

USA: ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m³ Dust limit value, inhalable fraction
USA: ACGIH: TWA 3 mg/m³ Dust limit value, respirable fraction
USA: OSHA: TWA 15 mg/m³ (Dust limit value, inhalable fraction)
USA: OSHA: TWA 5 mg/m³ (Dust limit value, respirable fraction)

Engineering controls
Provide good ventilation and/or an exhaust system in the work area.
See also information in chapter 7, section storage.

Personal protection equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection
Skin protection
Respiratory protection:
General hygiene considerations:
Environmental exposure controls
Do not allow to enter into ground-water, surface water or drains.
Tightly sealed goggles according to OSHA Standard - 29 CFR: 1910.133 or ANSI
Z87.1-2010.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Protective gloves according to OSHA Standard - 29 CFR: 1910.138.
Observe glove manufacturer's instructions concerning penetrability and breakthrough
time.
Respiratory protection must be worn whenever the TLV (WEL) levels have been
exceeded.
Use filter apparatus type 95. The filter class must be suitable for the maximum
contaminant concentration (gas/vapor/aerosol/particulates) that may arise when handling
the product.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Avoid generation of
dust. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling. Work place should be equipped with a shower and an eye rinsing apparatus.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Physical state at 68 °F and 101.3 kPa: solid
Form: powder
Odor: No data available
Odor threshold: No data available
pH value: not applicable
Melting point/freezing point: No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flash point/flash point range: Not applicable
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability: No data available
Explosion limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
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Polyphthalaldehyde
Material number A064
Revision date: 6/12/2018 Date of print: 6/15/2018
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Vapor density: No data available

Density: No data available
Solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Thermal decomposition: Above 248 °F
Additional information: No data available

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: Refer to subsection "Possilbility of hazardous reactions".
Chemical stability: Moisture-sensitive.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions with proper and specified storage and handling.
Conditions to avoid: Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Protect from moisture contamination.
Avoid generation of dust.
Temperatures above 248 °F (Decomposition).
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products:
If heated to decomposition product may emit: Phthalaldehyde.
Thermal decomposition: Above 248 °F

11. Toxicological information

Toxicological tests
Toxicological effects: Acute toxicity (oral): Lack of data.
Acute toxicity (dermal): Lack of data.
Acute toxicity (inhalative): Lack of data.
Skin corrosion/irritation: Skin Irritation - Category 2 = Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation: Eye Irritation - Category 2A = Causes serious eye irritation.
Sensitisation to the respiratory tract: Lack of data.
Skin sensitisation: Sensitization - skin - Category 1 = May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity/Genotoxicity: Lack of data.
Carcinogenicity: Lack of data.
Reproductive toxicity: Lack of data.
Effects on or via lactation: Lack of data.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single
Exposure) - Category 3 = May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): Lack of data.
Aspiration hazard: Lack of data.
General remarks
The statement is derived from products of similar composition. Further hazardous
properties cannot be excluded.

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Polyphthalaldehyde
Material number A064
Revision date: 6/12/2018 Date of print: 6/15/2018
Version: 1 Language: en-US Page: 6 of 7

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Further details: No data available

Mobility in soil
No data available

Persistence and degradability

Further details: No data available

Additional ecological information

General information: Do not allow to enter into ground-water, surface water or drains.

13. Disposal considerations

Product
Recommendation: Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.
Do not dispose of with household waste.
Do not empty into drains.
Contaminated packaging
Recommendation: Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.
Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.

14. Transport information

USA: Department of Transportation (DOT)
Proper shipping name: Not restricted
Sea transport (IMDG)
Proper shipping name: Not restricted
Marine pollutant: no
Air transport (IATA)
Proper shipping name: Not restricted
Further information
No dangerous good in sense of these transport regulations.

15. Regulatory information

National regulations - U.S. Federal Regulations
All ingredients of this product are on the TSCA inventory, or are not required to be listed
on the TSCA inventory.
National regulations - Great Britain
Hazchem-Code: -

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and ANSI standard Z400.1-2010

Polyphthalaldehyde
Material number A064
Revision date: 6/12/2018 Date of print: 6/15/2018
Version: 1 Language: en-US Page: 7 of 7

16. Other information

Text for labeling: Contains >= 99.75 % Polyphthalaldehyde, < 0.25 % Phthalaldehyde. Safety data sheet
available on request.
Hazard rating systems: NFPA Hazard Rating:
Health: 1 (Slight)
0 Fire: 0 (Minimal)
1 1 Reactivity: 1 (Slight)
HMIS Version III Rating: HEALTH 1
Health: 1 (Slight) FLAMMABILITY 0
Flammability: 0 (Minimal) PHYSICAL HAZARD 1
Physical Hazard: 1 (Slight)
X
Personal Protection: X = Consult your supervisor
Date of first version: 6/12/2018
Department issuing data sheet
Contact person: see section 1: Dept. responsible for information
The information in this data sheet has been established to our best knowledge and was up-to-date at time
of revision. It does not represent a guarantee for the properties of the product described in terms of the
legal warranty regulations.

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