Keltan 520

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Solid. [Bales] Emergency overview NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED. No known significant effects or critical hazards. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not regulated. OSHA/HCS status While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This MSDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product. No.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes : May cause eye irritation. (redness). Skin : Heated material can cause thermal burns resulting in pain, redness, blistering. Ingestion : There is no known acute effect after over-exposure to this product.

Potential chronic health

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical conditions None known. aggravated by over-exposure

Remarks

The material burns slowly with high smoke density and flaming drips.Additives contained in this product do not pose a risk to health unless they are liberated during processing (fumes from melting, dusts).Suitable Industrial Hygiene precautions should be implemented to prevent (respirable) dust and fume exposures.Exposure to (melting) fumes should be kept as low as possible, using suitable ventilation equipment.Dusts and fumes created from secondary processing may be irritating to respiratory tract and skin and should be considered as potentially hazardous.If user operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.If heated and ventilation is inadequate, use respirator which will protect against organic vapor and dust/mist. See toxicological information (section 11)