Normal Construction Components

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Polyvinyl Chloride Compounds 1. Nature of Hazard Under burning conditions, HCl gas will be produced. HCl gas is irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentrations of HCl gas may be fatal. PVC compound is made from PVC resin, which may contain trace amounts of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). VCM is regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA, and is listed by NTP and IARC as a carcinogen. Under normal processing conditions, significant exposure to VCM should not occur. Other processing vapors may produce irritation or acute effects in some individuals. 2. Special Precautions: AVIOD INHALATION OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS.

Hazard statements

NFPA HMIS Health 2 0 Flammability 1 Reactivity 0 Nylon Acute Overexposure Effects: Caprolactam vapor may be released during processing. Dusts generated from mechanical processing may cause irritation to the eyes, skin or respiratory tract. The OSHA TWA and the ACGIH TLV for caprolactam vapor are 5 ppm. Copper Acute Overexposure: Inhalation of fumes may cause irritation of the respiratory tract and metal fume fever with symptoms of fever, chills, nausea, chest tightness or metallic taste. Ingestion of metallic copper could be moderately irritating to the gastrointestinal tract. Chronic Overexposure: Long-term overexposure to dust or fume may cause skin irritation or discoloration of the skin and hair. Affected Medical Conditions: Persons with Wilson’s Disease could be affected by copper exposure. Crosslinked Polyethylene

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin contact Inhalation: Particulates, like other inert materials can be mechanically irritating. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Eyes: Particulates, like other inert materials can be mechanically irritating. Skin: Experience shows no unusual dermatitis hazard from routine handling Aluminum Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; if condition continues, consult a physician. Eyes: Flush thoroughly with running water to remove particulate; obtain medical attention. Skin contact: Remove particles by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if condition persists. Ingestion: If significant amounts of metal are ingested, consult a physician. Kraft Paper

Health hazards

Acute and Chronic) Acute: If product is cut, dust can result in eye irritation and nasal dryness or irritation. Chronic: Rosin size can decompose to maleopimaric acid, a potential skin allergen. Not all Kraft paper covered by this MSDS contains rosin size. Carcinogenicity NTP Not listed IARC Not listed OSHA No Prop. 65 No Reproductive hazard: None found

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known Steel Excessive inhalation of metallic fumes and dusts may result in irritation of eyes, nose and throat. High concentrations of fumes of iron-oxide, zinc, lead and manganese may result in metal fume fever. Metal Fume Fever is characterized by chills, fever, vomiting, irritation of throat, upset stomach, and body aches and siderosis. _______________________________________________________________________