Plastics Corporation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Classification of the substance or mixture This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard communication standard 29

Hazard statements

May form combustible dust concentrations in air. While this product may not be a combustible dust as sold, further processing or handling may form combustible dust concentration in air.

Physical hazards

Pellets may cause a slip hazard on hard surfaces. Mechanical processing may form combustible dust concentrations in air and thermal processing at elevated temperatures may generate formaldehyde. Inhalation: Repeated exposure to dust from this material may cause respiratory irritation. Fumes generated during the thermal processing may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Skin: Contact with the skin is not expected to cause prolonged or significant irritation. Contact with the skin is not expected to cause an allergic response. If this material is heated, thermal burns may result from contact. Thermal burns may include pain, or feeling of heat, discolorations, swelling, and blistering. Eyes: Contact with the eyes may cause irritation due to the abrasive action. Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation. Thermal burns may result if heated materials contacts eye. Ingestion Ingestion of this product is not likely a route of exposure. Carcinogenicity IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. NTP: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. ACGIH: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200; the SDS and labels contain all the information as required by the standard. Emergency Overview Warning Form: Pellets/Granular Physical State: Solid Color: Opaque Odor: Mild to no odor OSHA Hazards: Combustible Dust Classification: Combustible Dust