EE 96 Series Black Fluoroelastomer Compounds

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H320, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Product definition

This product is a black uncured elastomer in sheet, strip, pre-form or granulate form (solid) with a slight odor.

Health hazards

Contact with uncured polymer may cause irritation with discomfort to both skin and eyes. Inhalation of fumes from burning polymer may cause temporary lung irritation effects with cough, discomfort, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath. Flammability Hazards: This product is Non-Flammable with a flash point of >204°C (399°F) Reactivity Hazards: None known.

Environmental hazards

The environmental effects of this product have not been investigated; however it is not expected to cause significant adverse effects. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment (and have appropriate fire-suppression equipment) suitable for the situation to which they are responding. US DOT SYMBOLS

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EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION

Precautionary statements

H351: Suspected of causing cancer P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling H320: Causes eye irritation P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this H315: Causes skin irritation product H335: May cause respiratory irritation P271: Use only in well ventilated area P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection HEALTH HAZARDS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: ACUTE: EYE CONTACT: Eye contact with uncured polymer may cause irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. SKIN CONTACT: Skin contact with uncured polymer may cause skin irritation with discomfort or rash. Significant skin permeation and systemic toxicity after contact appears unlikely. There are no reports of human sensitization. INGESTION: Not a normal route of entry. Ingestion of this product may cause gastrointestinal irritation. INHALATION: Inhalation of fumes from burning polymer may cause temporary lung irritation effects with cough, discomfort, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath. Higher exposures to fumes from burning material may cause pulmonary edema with cough, wheezing, abnormal lung sounds possibly progressing to severe shortness of breath and bluish discoloration of the skin. Symptoms may be delayed. CHRONIC: This product contains an ingredient that is a possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System CHRONIC: Respiratory system

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

None of the ingredients in the substance are classified in Annex VI of Directive 67/548/EEC Substances not listed either individually or in group entries must be self classified Component(s) Contributing to Classification(s) All Ingredients GHS Hazard Classification(s)s Carcinogenic Category 2 Eye Irritant Category 2B Skin Irritant Category 2 STOT SE Category 3