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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Dyneema Unidirectional Sheet Material: Dyneema HB26

Identification of the substance/preparation and company/undertakingProduct name

Dyneema Unidirectional Sheet Material: Dyneema HB26

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Chemical product name Polyethylene (ultra-high molecular weight):

Recommended use : Ballistic protection applications; protective equipment .

Supplier

Emergency telephonenumber

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Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - United Kingdom (UK)

DSM Dyneema BVPO Box 1163, 6160 BD GeleenMauritslaan 49, 6129 EL UrmondThe Netherlandstelephone + 31-(0)46-476 79 89E-mail: [email protected] http://www.dyneema.com

Netherlands: +31 46 476 55 55Fax: +31 46 476 64 40

e-mail address of personresponsible for this SDS

: [email protected]

Hazards identification2.

Human health hazardsEnvironmental hazardsPhysical/chemical hazards

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Based on the available data of this product no hazardous properties are known.Combustible.

Based on the available data of this product no hazardous properties are known.

Remarks : Hazard during processing: to minimise a possible safety risk of HB-type panels being squeezed outof the press during compression moulding, precautionary measurements are advised, as describedin Technical Bulletin LP43, which is available from your local Dyneema Sales Manager.

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The product is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.Classification : Not classified.

Composition/information on ingredients3.Substance/preparation Preparation:

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

No.

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

No.

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First-aid measures

First-aid measures

First aid facilities :

Effects and symptomsInhalationIngestionSkin contactEye contact

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

Inhalation

Eye contactSkin contactIngestion

:::: Rinse with plenty of running water. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur.

Not required.Not applicable.Not applicable.

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No special recommendations.

Fire-fighting measures5.

Suitable

No special measures required.

Hazardous thermaldecomposition products

Unusual fire/explosionhazards

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

No specific hazard.

Wear suitable protective clothing. Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Special fire-fightingprocedures

Use dry chemical or CO2.

Extinguishing media

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Suitable Use dry chemical powder. Alcohol-resistant foam.:

Small fire

Large fire

Protection of fire-fighters

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Safety Data Sheet Dyneema Unidirectional Sheet Material: Dyneema HB26

Environmental precautionsPersonal precautions

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

Use suitable protective equipment (section 8).

6. Accidental release measures:

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Note: see section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.

: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Recycle, ifpossible. Prevent formation of dust clouds.

Small spill and leakLarge spill and leak

Clean-up Methods

: No special measures required.

Handling

Handling and storage

Storage

7.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 againstelectrostatic discharges.

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Note: See section 10 for stability and reactivity

Remarks : Keep away from oxidizing substances.Take precautionary measures against electrostaticdischarges.

8. Exposure controls/personal protectionEngineering measuresHygiene measures : 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.

Use only with adequate ventilation.:

Personal protective equipment - Production scale: No special protection is required. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory

equipment.Respiratory system

Skin and bodyEyesHands : Wear suitable gloves.

Safety glasses with side shields.:: Working clothes.

Advice on personal protection is applicable for high exposure levels. Select proper personal protection based on a riskassessment of the actual exposure situation.

Decomposes. >300 C

Physical and chemical propertiesPhysical state

Melting pointBoiling point

Solid. [sheets]

150 to 200 C

Slight Amine-like.Odourtranslucent - White.

Flash point >400 C

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Lower explosion limit

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0.95 to 0.98 g/cm3Density ( g/cm3 ) :

Not available.

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Upper explosion limit : Not available.

Solubility :

Colour :

Insoluble in the following materials: cold water.

Conditions to avoid Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.

Stability and reactivityStable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).Stability

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No special recommendations.

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Materials to avoid :

Toxicological information11.

Potential chronic health effects

Potential acute health effectsInhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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

No known significant effects or critical hazards.:Eye contact

Acute toxicity

Chronic effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.:No known significant effects or critical hazards.Carcinogenicity :No known significant effects or critical hazards.MutagenicityNo known significant effects or critical hazards.Teratogenicity :

Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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: No specific data.



Toxicological information11.

Chronic toxicity

Carcinogenicity

Mutagenicity

Teratogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

: No specific data.

: No specific data.

: No specific data.

: No specific data.

: No specific data.

No specific data.

Ecological information12.

Mobility For data on physical state and solubility see section 9.:Remarks is not biodegradable and not toxic to aquatic organisms.:

Persistence/degradability

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

Aquatic ecotoxicity

AOX : The product does not contain organically bound halogens which could lead to an AOX (AdsorbableOrganically bound Halogens) value in waste water.

Environmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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: No specific data.

Disposal considerations13.Waste must be disposed of in accordance with national and local environmental regulations.:Methods of disposal (waste

of residues; contaminatedpackaging)

14. Transport information

Remarks : Not regulated

ADR/RID Class

International transport regulations

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IMDG Class Not available. Notavailable.

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Not available.Not available.IATA Class Notavailable.

Notavailable.

Not available. -Not available.

Regulatory information UN number Proper shipping name Class PG* Label Additional information

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Not regulated.

Not available.

ADNR Class

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PG* : Packing groupAttention, please read EMS notations like _E-S_ or _F-D_ as E-S or F-D

Regulatory information15.

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

EU regulations

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Other information

4 December 2008.History

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Date of printing

Date of issueVersion

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Notice to reader

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Internal code : WW36691



Other information16.

Literature data and/or investigation reports are available through the manufacturer.

The information contained in the Safety Data Sheet is based on our data available on the date of publication. The information isintended 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 particularapplications.The user is responsible for ensuring that appropriate precautions are taken and for satisfying themselves that the data are suitable andsuffcient for the product's intended purpose. In case of any unclarity we advise consulting the supplier or an expert.

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

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Sources of key data

Alterations compared to theprevious version

Training advice : Before handling this substance/preparation, the personnel involved should be instructed by meansof this safety data sheet.


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