HMIS CODES

Principle Routes of Exposure

X Skin Contact  Skin Absorption X Eye Contact X Inhalation  Ingestion Emergency Overview: Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. Dust can be irritating to the respiratory tract. Irritating, but will not permanently injure eye tissue. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. High levels of product dust in the atmosphere may present a dust explosion hazard. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. All metal parts of the transfer, mixing and processing equipment must be grounded. OSHA Regulatory Status: N.T.P. carcinogen No I.A/R.C carcinogen No OSHA regulated No

Potential health effects

Inhalation Health Risk and Symptoms of Exposure – Treat powder as a nuisance dust. Keep dust level below 3mg/m3 for respirable fraction and 10mg/m3 for total dust (ACGIH/TWA) OSHA PEL 6mg/m3. Exposure may cause respiratory irritation. Eye Contact Health Risk and Symptom of Exposure – Particulates may cause mechanical eye irritation. Irritation, but will not permanently injure eye tissue. Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling. Skin Cont Health Risk and symptoms of Exposure – Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Ingestion Health risk and Symptoms of Exposure – 2 of 5 Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling.