Rubber Coated Fabric

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Products are black 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 has not been characterized. |. Fires may be difficult to extinguish, Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam, Product ia or near fires should be cooled with a water spray or fog. If the product is involved in g 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 up any released product with appropriate tools and place in containers for reuse or disposal. Any wastes generated during clean up operations should 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 translent irritation while fumes and vapors may cause irritation, reddening, itching, and tearing, * Skin Contact: Dusts, particulate matter, fumes and yapors may Cause irritation. Skin Absorption: Product fa not known to be absorbed through the intact akin. Carlisle Power Transmission Products, Inc, - MSDS CPT-5005 - Revision | - Page 4 of 8 - August 1, 2003 3, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - Continued Inhalation: Dusts and/or particulate matter may cause slight transient respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation while fumes and vapors may cause sorencas 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 minor irritation of the mouth, esophagus and stomach, Chronic and Carcinogenicity: Long term contact with the product may cause dermatitis and sensitization in certain susceptible individuals. See Section 11. Exposure to high concentrations of rubber dust and particulates over prolonged periods of time may cause a benign pneumoconiosis. Exposure to high concentrations of mbber curing fumes over prolonged periods of time may cause a decrease in lung capacity and possible permanent lung damage. _ a Carbon black and two of the plasticizers have been identified as potential or confirmed human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), | . Pre-existing hing, skin, liver, and kidney conditions may be aggravated by prolonged exposures to high concentrations of dusts and/or particulate matter and curing fumes. | 4,