Arnitel UM551

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state : Solid. [Granules , Pellets.] 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.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes : May cause eye irritation. (redness). Skin : Heated material can cause thermal burns resulting in pain, redness, blistering. Inhalation : Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. (coughing) Ingestion : There is no known acute effect after over-exposure to this product. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions aggravated by over-exposure : None known.

Remarks

Hazard of slipping on spilled product. Heated material can cause thermal burns. Electrostatic charging can occur during unloading or processing of this material. If necessary take precautionary measures against static discharges. The likelihood of adverse health effects arising from normal use of the product are considered very low. Appropriate precautions should be taken if the product is subjected to secondary processing. If user operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Dust may cause mechanical irritation. See toxicological information (Section 11)