BC2000W THERMOPLASTIC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WARNING! Emergency Overview Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system May cause respiratory impairment and lung damage Cancer hazard WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer. Appearance White Physical State Solid. Odor Odorless

Potential health effects

Acute Toxicity Eyes Skin Inhalation May cause irritation. The molten product can cause serious burns. Inhalation of dust in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system. Excessive inhalation of vapors in molten state can cause nose and throat irritation, may cause nervous system depression characterized by headache, dizziness, nausea, staggering gait, confusion and unconsciousness. In molten state, the material does not give off fumes that are toxic or injurious to persons or property. Ingestion Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.

Potential chronic health

Inhalation overexposure to free crystalline silica may cause delayed lung injury including silicosis, a disabling and potentially fatal lung disease. Crystalline silica (quartz) has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a known human carcinogen (Group 1). Titanium dioxide has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) by inhalation.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Respiratory disorders. Lungs.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.