Polymer Blend Compounds

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Products are pliable solids with a characteristic rubber odor. Dusts, particulate matter, and vapors that may be generated during processing and handling may be irritating to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract, Product involved in fire situations may emit low molecular organic and inorganic species whose composition and toxicity bas not been characterized, Fires thay be difficult to extinguish. Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam. Product in or near fires should be cooled with « water apray or fog. If the product is involved in a fire situation or significant amounts of dusts or particulate matter may be present, use appropriate personal protective equipment and keep all others well clear of the area, Pick wp any released product with appropriate tools and piace in containers for reuse or disposal. Any wastes generated during clean up operations showld be evaluated in conjunction with applicable hazardous and solid waste regulations and disposed of as appropriate.

Potential health effects

Bye Contact: Dusts and/or particulate matter may cause slight transient irritation, while fumes and vapors may calse irritation, reddening, itching, and tearing. Skin Contact: Dusts, particulate matter, fumes and vapors may cause irritation. Skin Absorption: Products are not known to be absorbed through the intact skin. Inhalation: Dusts and/or particulate matter may cauce slight transient reepiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation while fiurnes and vapora may cause soreness of the nose and throat and coughing. Ingestion: Not expected to be an important route of entry into the body. Ingestion of large amounts of the product dusts, or particulate matter may cause irritation of the mouth, esophagus and stomach, Carlisle Power Tranamiasion Products, Inc, - MSDS CPT-5003 revision - Page 5 of 9 - Auguat 1,2003 3. - Continued Chronic und Carcinogenicity: Long term contact with the product may cause dermatitis and sensitization in certain susceptible individuals. See Section 11. Exposure to high concentrations of nibber dust and particulates over prolonged periods of time may canse a benign pnetmoconiosis. Exposure to high concentrations of rubber curing fumes over prolonged periods of time may calse a decrease in Jung capacity and possible permanent lung damage. Carbon black, several of the plasticizers, the carrier solvents for the vulcanizing agents, diethylhexy! phthalate, and antimony trioxide have been identified as potential or confirmed human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (ARC). Pre-existing lung, skin, liver, kidney, and central nervous system conditions may be aggravated by prolonged exposures to high concentrations of dusts and/or particulate metter and curing fumes.