"O" RINGS - VITON

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW These products when properly handled according to good working and hygienic practices are not dangerous to human health and the environment. Degradation by chemicals, ageing, heat or fire may produce a toxic and/or corrosive residue depending on the circumstances of degradation and other materials involved. The combustion products of fluoroelastomer must be considered toxic and possibly corrosive. For short and long term exposure effects see Section 11 Toxicological data. Eye Effects: None under normal conditions of use. Skin Effects: May cause dermatitis irritation of sensitive skin. Hydrogen fluoride can be present in fumes from fires or high temperatures. In the presence of water or humidity hydrogen fluoride dissolves to form extremely corrosive hydrofluoric acid. Skin contact with this liquid or decomposition residue can cause painful and penetrating burns. Permanent irreversible skin tissue damage can occur. Ingestion/Oral Effects: None under normal conditions of use. Inhalation Effects: None under normal conditions of use. Inhalation of hydrogen fluoride released at high temperature can be irritating to the lungs and fatal. See comments related to decomposition fumes in 'Skin Effects' above.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known NFPA Hazard codes HMIS Hazard codes Rating System Health 1 Health 0 0 = No Hazard Flammability 0 Flammability 0 1 = Slight Hazard Instability 0 Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard