EE 97 Series Black Fluoroelastomer Compounds

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! CONTACT WITH UNCURED ELASTOMER MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES AND SKIN. INHALATION OF FUMES FROM BURNING POLYMER MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY LUNG IRRITATION. R o u t e s o f E x p o s u r e : 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. Note: Smokers should avoid contamination of tobacco products with polymer and should wash their hands before smoking. Chronic: None known Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Inhalation or Dermal Exposure: None known Carcinogenic Potential: This product and its ingredients are not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, OSHA, ACGIH or IARC.