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Conforms to Regulation (EC) No.

1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - United Kingdom (UK)

SAFETY DATA SHEET


Dyneema Unidirectional Sheet Material: Dyneema HB26

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company/undertaking


Product name
Chemical product name
Supplier

: Dyneema Unidirectional Sheet Material: Dyneema HB26


: Polyethylene (ultra-high molecular weight)
: DSM Dyneema BV
PO Box 1163, 6160 BD Geleen
Mauritslaan 49, 6129 EL Urmond
The Netherlands
telephone + 31-(0)46-476 79 89
E-mail: info.dyneema@dsm.com
website http://www.dyneema.com

Emergency telephone
number

: Netherlands: +31 46 476 55 55


Fax: +31 46 476 64 40

e-mail address of person


responsible for this SDS

: Info.Worldwise@dsm.com

Recommended use

: Ballistic protection applications; protective equipment .

2. Hazards identification
The product is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
: Not classified.
Classification
: Based on the available data of this product no hazardous properties are known.
Human health hazards
Environmental hazards
Physical/chemical hazards
Remarks

: Based on the available data of this product no hazardous properties are known.
: Combustible.
: Hazard during processing: to minimise a possible safety risk of HB-type panels being squeezed out
of the press during compression moulding, precautionary measurements are advised, as described
in Technical Bulletin LP43, which is available from your local Dyneema Sales Manager.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/preparation

: Preparation

No.

No.

Within the present knowledge of the supplier, this product does not contain any hazardous ingredients in quantities requiring
reporting in this section, in accordance with EU or national regulations.

Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8.

4.

First-aid measures

Effects and symptoms


Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Eye contact
First-aid measures

:
:
:
:

Not applicable.
Not applicable.
There is no known acute effect after over-exposure to this product.
May cause eye irritation. (redness).

Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Eye contact
First aid facilities

:
:
:
:
:

Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not required.
Rinse with plenty of running water. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur.
No special recommendations.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Small fire
Suitable
Large fire
Suitable
Unusual fire/explosion
hazards

: Use dry chemical or CO2.

Hazardous thermal
decomposition products

: In case of fire, may produce hazardous decomposition products such as carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, (dense) black smoke, aldehydes, organic acids.

Special fire-fighting
procedures

: No special measures required.

Protection of fire-fighters

: Wear suitable protective clothing. Self-contained breathing apparatus.

: Use dry chemical powder. Alcohol-resistant foam.


: No specific hazard.

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6. Accidental release measures


: Use suitable protective equipment (section 8).
: No special measures required.

Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Clean-up Methods
Small spill and leak
Large spill and leak

: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container.


: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Recycle, if
possible. Prevent formation of dust clouds.
Note: see section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.

7. Handling and storage


: Use with adequate ventilation.
: Store in a fireproof location. Keep away from incompatible materials and avoid specific conditions
(See section 10). Keep away from oxidizing substances. Take precautionary measures against
electrostatic discharges.
: Keep away from oxidizing substances.Take precautionary measures against electrostatic
Remarks
discharges.
Note: See section 10 for stability and reactivity
Handling
Storage

8. Exposure controls/personal protection


: Use only with adequate ventilation.
: When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands after handling compounds and before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the day.

Engineering measures
Hygiene measures

Personal protective equipment - Production scale


: No special protection is required. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
Respiratory system
equipment.
: Working clothes.
Skin and body
: Safety glasses with side shields.
Eyes
: Wear suitable gloves.
Hands
Advice on personal protection is applicable for high exposure levels. Select proper personal protection based on a risk
assessment of the actual exposure situation.

9. Physical and chemical properties


Physical state
Colour
Odour
Boiling point
Melting point
Flash point
Lower explosion limit
Upper explosion limit
Density ( g/cm3 )

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Solid. [sheets]
translucent - White.

Solubility

: Insoluble in the following materials: cold water.

Slight Amine-like.
Decomposes. >300 C
150 to 200 C
>400 C
Not available.
Not available.
0.95 to 0.98 g/cm3

10. Stability and reactivity


Stability

: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).

Conditions to avoid
Materials to avoid

: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.


: No special recommendations.

11. Toxicological information


Potential acute health effects
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Eye contact

:
:
:
:

Acute toxicity

: No specific data.

No known significant effects or critical hazards.


No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Potential chronic health effects


Chronic effects
Carcinogenicity
Mutagenicity
Teratogenicity
Developmental effects

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.


: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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11. Toxicological information


: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Fertility effects
Chronic toxicity

: No specific data.

Carcinogenicity

: No specific data.

Mutagenicity

: No specific data.

Teratogenicity

: No specific data.

Reproductive toxicity

: No specific data.

12. Ecological information


Environmental effects
Aquatic ecotoxicity

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.


: No specific data.

Persistence/degradability

: No specific data.

Other adverse effects


AOX

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.


: The product does not contain organically bound halogens which could lead to an AOX (Adsorbable
Organically bound Halogens) value in waste water.
: For data on physical state and solubility see section 9.
: is not biodegradable and not toxic to aquatic organisms.

Mobility
Remarks

13. Disposal considerations


Methods of disposal (waste
of residues; contaminated
packaging)

: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with national and local environmental regulations.

14. Transport information


International transport regulations
Regulatory information UN number

Proper shipping name

Class

PG* Label

Additional information

ADR/RID Class

Not regulated.

ADNR Class

Not available.

Not available.

Not
available.

IMDG Class

Not available.

Not available.

Not
available.

IATA Class

Not available.

Not available.

Not
available.

PG* : Packing group


Attention, please read EMS notations like _E-S_ or _F-D_ as E-S or F-D
Remarks

: Not regulated

15. Regulatory information


EU regulations
Risk phrases

: According to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC this product does not require labelling.

16. Other information

Internal code

: WW36691

History
Date of printing

: 4 December 2008.

Date of issue
Version
Notice to reader

: 4 December 2008
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16. Other information


The information contained in the Safety Data Sheet is based on our data available on the date of publication. The information is
intended to aid the user in controlling the handling risks; it is not to be construed as a warranty or specification of the product quality.
The information may not be or may not altogether be applicable to combinations of the product with other substances or to particular
applications.
The user is responsible for ensuring that appropriate precautions are taken and for satisfying themselves that the data are suitable and
suffcient for the product's intended purpose. In case of any unclarity we advise consulting the supplier or an expert.
: Before handling this substance/preparation, the personnel involved should be instructed by means
of this safety data sheet.
: Literature data and/or investigation reports are available through the manufacturer.

Training advice
Sources of key data
Alterations compared to the
previous version

: Alterations compared to the previous version are marked with a little (blue) triangle.

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