ATOFINA Impact Polystyrene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State and Solid. White Pellets Appearance Emergency Overview Irritating vapors to respiratory system and eyes may form when polymer is processed at high temperatures. Molten or heated material in skin contact can cause severe burns.

Principle Routes of Exposure

FOR HOT MATERIAL: Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes This product is not know to cause eye irritation. However, as with any chemical, some sensititive individuals may experience eye irritation upon contact. Heated Polymer: eye contact can cause serious thermal burns. Vapors formed when polymer is heated may be irritating to the eye. Skin No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact. However, in light of good industrial hygiene, exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Inhalation Negligible at room temperature. Nuisance dusts can be irritating to the upper respiratory tract. Irritating vapors may form when the polymer is processed at high temperatures. Ingestion No effects are expected for ingestion of small amounts.

Potential chronic health

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified NONE by NTP, NONE by OSHA. 3 (Not classifiable for human.) Effects by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical Conditions There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not Aggravated by Overexposure known to aggravate medical condition. Overexposure Not available. /Signs/Symptoms See Toxicological Information (Section 11)