"RYNITE"

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Potential health effects

ADDITIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS Read "Rynite" Molding Guide before using this product. During drying, purging and molding, small amounts of hazardous gases and/or particulate matter my be released. These may be irritating to the eyes, upper respiratory tract and lungs. Cutting, sawing, similar processing can release respirable fibers and respirable dusts. POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE Eye contact with Polyethylene Terephthalate particles may cause mechanical irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Patch tests with humans resulted in no skin irritation or skin sensitization. Decomposition products caused by overheating Polyethylene Terephthalate may cause skin, eye or respiratory tract irritation. FIBERGLASS The mechanical action of the sharp fibers from Fiber Glass may cause skin irritation with discomfort or rash. Eye contact with Fiber Glass particles may cause mechanical eye irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Inhalation of Fiber Glass particles may cause irritation of the (Continued) RYNOO6 Page 2 (Continued) upper respiratory passages, with coughing and discomfort. Results from epidemiology studies suggest no causal relationship between Fiber Glass exposure and cancer. One epidemiology study does indicate a slight increase in lung cancer deaths. The evidence that fiber glass is related to these increased lung cancer deaths is considered weak. Individuals with preexisting diseases of the lungs may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures. Carcinogenicity Information The following components are listed by IARC, NTP,