APX Devulcanized Rubber

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

May cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation due to mechanical action. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause respiratory tract, eye and skin irritation if contact occurs. IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS Eyes: Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation. If this material is heated, thermal burns may result with eye contact. Ocular contact with particulates may cause eye irritation. Skin: Contact with the skin is not expected to cause prolonged or significant irritation. Contact with the skin is not expected to cause an allergic skin response. Not expected to be harmful to internal organs if absorbed through the skin. If this material is heated, thermal burns may result from skin contact. Ingestion: Not expected to be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Inhalation of particulates may cause respiratory irritation. Symptoms of respiratory irritation may include coughing and difficulty breathing. If this material is heated, fumes may be unpleasant and produce nausea and irritation of the eye and upper respiratory tract. POTENTIAL PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL EFFECTS Thermal burn hazard - contact with heated material may cause thermal injury.

Potential health effects

Exposure to high fume concentrations from heated product may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Target Organ Effects: None anticipated.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin and Inhalation 1