General Information
Revision date
2002-10-03
Product name
AVP
Product Synonyms
Synthetic thermoplastic polymer
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Structural foam molding applications
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
General Electric Co
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: • Pellets with slight or no odor. • Spilled material may create slipping hazard. • Can burn in a fire creating dense toxic smoke. • Molten plastic can cause severe thermal burns. • Fumes produced during melt processing may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Severe over-exposure may result in nausea, headache, chills, and fever. • Secondary operations, such as grinding, sanding, or sawing can produce dust which may present an explosion or respiratory hazard.
HMIS® ratings
Health = 0; Flammability = 1; Reactivity = 0; PPE = B
Potential health effects
INGESTION: No hazard in normal industrial use. SKIN ABSORPTION: No absorption hazard in normal industrial use. EYE CONTACT: Can cause mechanical irritation if dusts are generated. SKIN CONTACT: Unlikely to cause irritation even on repeated contact. CHRONIC / CARCINOGENICITY NTP: Not Tested.
