"ELVANOL" 70-14CB

Potential health effects

ADDITIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS Before using "ELVANOL" Polyvinyl Alcohol read DuPont Bulletin, "Safe Handling Information". ACUTE OR IMMEDIATE EFFECTS: ROUTES OF ENTRY AND SYMPTOMS INGESTION Not a probable route of entry. The oral LD-50 of one type of "Elvanol" is greater than 11000 milligrams per kilogram of body weight as determined in rats, which is low toxicity. Other types of "Elvanol" are predicted to have similar LD-50 values. SKIN One type of "Elvanol" was tested on male guinea pigs. No irritation or sensitization effects were noted. Based on experience with handling these polymers and others which are similar chemically, no unusual dermatitis hazard is expected from routine handling. EYE Mechanical irritation only. INHALATION "Elvanol" is supplied as a granular solid. Under certain conditions of use, dust may be formed. Treat this dust as a nuisance dust; use a dust mask if dust exceeds the recommended limits. "Elvanol" is rarely heated above 100 degrees C. If the temperature exceeds 200 degrees C, fumes irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat will be evolved. If exposed to these fumes, the eyes will tear, itch, and turn red. The nose will burn. The throat will burn and coughing may result.

Potential chronic health

None are known

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None are known Carcinogenicity Information None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC NTP