Tecatron PPS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Pellets or powder with slight to no odor. Combustion and decomposition may produce hazardous fumes. Base resin dust/powder has a US Bureau of Mines relative dust explosion hazard rating of weak. Molten material can cause thermal burns on contact with skin or eyes. Spilled pellets may create a slipping hazard.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin and eye contact; inhalation of vapors, if overheated Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: No specific information available. Immediate Effects: Skin: No specific information available on the product. Hot or molten material has the potential to cause thermal burns. Polymer particles can cause mechanical irritation. Eyes: No specific information available on the product. Polymer particles can cause mechanical irritation. Degradation vapors may cause irritation. Inhalation: No specific information available on the product. Pellets are not considered an inhalation hazard; polymer particulates may be considered an inert nuisance particulate. Inhalation of hazardous degradation fumes may cause dizziness, nausea, and irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion: No specific information available on the product; however, low toxicity by this route is expected based on the biological activity of high molecular weight polyphenylene sulfides. Long Term/Delayed effects: No specific information available. Carcinogenicity: Product not considered a carcinogen.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

No specific information available on the product. Off-gases, which may be released if overheated, may affect those with chronic diseases of the respiratory system.