A range of thermoplastic, fire retardant, low smoke, cable extrusion compounds

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 1999/45/EC: MEGOLON® preparations are not considered as dangerous according to the Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC. They are not considered to be hazardous in the solid state. In the molten state, the typical precautions for handling hot, sticky, viscous melts must be observed. Skin Contact: Normally no effect. The materials are inert in the solid state and can thus be handled using normal industrial hygiene. Wash hands with soap and water before taking food or toilet visits and at the end of shifts. Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns. Fumes evolved during processing: Under normal process conditions, the amount of fume evolved is small. The fumes can be irritating but are non-toxic. However, gross overheating (>250°C) will cause decomposition and the evolution of irritant and harmful fumes of acetic acid and carbon monoxide. Good ventilation by local fume extraction is recommended in order to keep employee exposure as low as reasonably practical.