Cryogel 5201, 10201

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance/Odor

White fabric material with no characteristic odor. Under certain conditions, product may have faint ammonia-like odor. Emergency Overview Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract. Dermal contact may cause mechanical irritation.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Inhalation of airborne dusts may cause mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Eye Contact Exposure to dust from this product can produce a drying sensation and mechanical irritation of the eyes. Skin Contact Skin contact with dust from this product can produce a drying sensation and mechanical irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion This material is not intended to be ingested (eaten). If ingested in large quantity, the material may produce mechanical irritation and blockage

Acute Health Hazards

Dust from this product is a physical irritant, and may cause temporary irritation or scratchiness of the throat and / or itching and redness of the eyes and skin,

Health hazards

Some studies of long term amorphous silica dust exposures indicate a potential for decreased lung function. In surveyed studies, this effect is characterized as compounded by smoking. Additionally, surveyed studies characterize the decreased lung function effect as reversible on discontinuation of exposure. Per the fiberglass manufacturer, the fiberglass is considered textile grade and is not classified

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Excessive inhalation of dust may aggravate pre-existing chronic lung conditions including, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Dermal contact may aggravate existing Exposure dermatitis. CARCINOGENICITY Component Continuous Filament Amorphous Silica ACGIH NTP IARC Glass Fibers A4 Not Listed 3 NA Not Listed None Page | of 6 SECTION 2 NOTES: This product is composed of synthetic amorphous silica dioxide, often referred to as silica gel or amorphous precipitated silica. Amorphous silica should not to be confused with crystalline silica. Epidemiological studies indicate low potential for adverse health effects from exposure to amorphous silica.