Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
24937-78-8
Name of the chemical
ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer wax
Concentration
>98%
EC/CAS
108-05-4
Name of the chemical
Vinylacetat (944/2013)
Concentration
1%
General Information
Revision date
2016-06-05
Product name
EVATANE 42-60
Chemical name
Ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer
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Company Information
company name
Arkema Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H351
Suspected of causing cancer
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Color: white Physical state: solid Form: pellets Odor: ester-like
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity, Category 2, H351 *For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H351 : Suspected of causing cancer.
Supplemental label elements
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Prevention
P201 : Obtain special instructions before use. P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 : Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention
Storage
P405 : Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Potential health effects
The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects upon acute exposure. Contains high molecular weight polymer(s). Data for residual monomer: Suspected of causing cancer. (based on animal studies) Effects due to processing releases or residual monomer: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure). Other: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (pellets/granules) This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature. Hazardous decomposition products may include confirmed or suspected carcinogens.
