Transport pipes - 9.0

Burst pressure at 23°C (MPa)

Note: pressure resistance at 50°C will be 50% of the pressure resistance at 23°C

Material is not known to contain Toxic Chemicals under Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372.

Heated above 400°C (750°F) can evolve as degradation products:

Inhalation of fumes from overheating (above 300°C / 572°F) PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) may cause polymer fume fever, a temporary flu like illness with fever, chills, and sometimes cough, of approximately 24 hours duration.

Trace amounts of carbonyl fluoride and hydrogen fluoride may also be evolved when PTFE is overheated or burned above 400°C (750°F).

Inhalation of low concentrations of HYDROGEN FLUORIDE can initially include symptoms of choking, coughing, and severe eye, nose, and throat irritation. This is possibly followed after a symptomless period of one to two days by fever, chills, difficulty in breathing, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema. Acute or chronic overexposure to HF can injure the liver and kidneys.

Inhalation, ingestion, or skin or eye contact with CARBONYL FLUORIDE may initially include:

skin irritation with discomfort or rash;

eye corrosion with corneal or conjectural ulceration;

irritation of the upper respiratory passages;

temporary lung irritation effect with cough, discomfort, difficulty in breathing, or shortness of breath.

Individuals with pre-existing diseases of the lungs may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures from thermal decomposition products.

No specific intervention is indicated as the PTFE tubing is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. Consult a physician if necessary.

If exposed from fumes from overheating or combustion, move to fresh air. Consult a physician if symptoms persist.

If a flame is applied to the material it will ignite but if the flame is removed then combustion ceases.

Limited flame spread and low smoke generation (NFPA 262-1990, UL-910). Complies with NFPA definition of “limited combustible” material.

Products will emit toxic fumes at high temperatures. Hazardous gases/vapors produced in a fire are hydrogen fluoride (HF), carbon monoxide, and potentially toxic fluorinated compounds.

Approved pressure demand breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be used for all fires.

Protect from hydrogen fluoride fumes which react with water to form hydrofluoric acid.

Wear neoprene gloves when handling refuse from a fire involving PTFE