ROYCO 49

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Semi-solid (grease). Odor : Slight. Color : Black. Hazard status This material is classified hazardous under OSHA regulations in the United States, the WHMIS Controlled Product Regulation in Canada, the NOM-018-STPS-2000 in Mexico and Brazil NBR 14725:2001. Emergency overview : WARNING! CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. This product contains a component which, in powdered form, may cause respiratory tract and eye irritation; however, since this component is incorporated into a grease, the risk of inhalation of is negligible, as is any possible cancer hazard associated with this material.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact. Eye contact. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Practically non-toxic if swallowed.

Potential chronic health

Carcinogenic effects: Classified 1 (Known to be human carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) effects by NIOSH [Graphite]. Classified A2 (Suspected for humans.) by ACGIH, 2A (Probable for human.) by IARC [Graphite]. Mutagenic effects: Not available.

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated aggravated by over- exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .