Metocene MF650X

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: White spherical solid IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Spilled material may present a slipping hazard. This product as shipped is not classified as a combustible dust; however, a combustible concentration of dust may occur if fines are suspended in air. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. When working with the material at temperatures above the melting point, the material will begin to decompose producing fumes that can contain carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ketones, acrolein, formaldehyde, aldehydes and other unidentified organic compounds that come from the breakdown of the material. Adequate room and extruder ventilation should be provided to minimize exposures.

Potential health effects

EYES: Process vapors may irritate eyes. SKIN: Exposure to molten resin may cause thermal burns. INGESTION: Not Applicable INHALATION: Process vapors may cause respiratory tract irritation. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE EYES: Irritation or redness. SKIN: Not Applicable INHALATION: Irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. CHRONIC: None Known CARCINOGENICITY: None Known MUTAGENICITY: None Known REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None Known

Teratogenic Effects

None Known

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting lung disease may be aggravated with exposure to dust and process vapors

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye, Inhalation TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: None Known SENSITIZATION: None Known WARNING CAUTION LABELS: Burn Risk - Avoid contact with molten resin. Explosion Risk - Prevent accumulation of dust particles. Slipping Risk - Keep walking surfaces free of spilled material. Vapor Risk - Provide ventilation to avoid exposure to process vapors.

Physical hazards

Spilled material may present a slipping hazard. Exposure to molten resin may cause thermal burns