HexPly F155 Prepreg

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance/Odor

Resin impregnated fiber or fabric with no distinctive odor, natural color Off-white to Tan, may be pigmented various colors.

Hazard statements

Warning! Dust generated from machining, grinding or sanding the product may be combustible and could result in fire and/or explosion should the necessary dust concentration in air and ignition source be present. Warning! May cause skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation and allergic skin reaction. Vapor or fumes evolved during use and/or heating or curing the product may cause skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation. Dust or particles from machining, grinding or sawing the cured product may cause skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation, allergic skin reaction and possible sensitization.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye--Yes Skin--Yes Inhalation--Yes Ingestion--No

HMIS® ratings

Health--2* Chronic Flammability--0 Reactivity--1 Special--None

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact may cause irritation. Vapor or fumes generated from exposing the product to elevated temperatures may cause irritation. Dust or particles from machining, grinding or sawing the cured product may cause mechanical irritation. Skin: Contact may cause irritation, allergic skin reaction, dermatitis and possible sensitization. Dust or particles from machining, grinding or sawing the cured product may cause mechanical irritation, sensitization and dermatitis. (Continued) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW (Continued) (continued) Inhalation: May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Vapor or fumes generated from exposing the product to elevated temperatures may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Dust or particles from machining, grinding or sawing the cured product may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Ingestion: None expected under normal conditions of use. If any of the product or the cured product dust or particles is swallowed, seek medical attention.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting eye, skin or respiratory disorders may be aggravated by contact and/or exposure to the product, the vapor or fumes generated from heating the product or to the dust or particles from machining, grinding or sawing the cured product. Carcinogenic Information: The components present in this product at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are not listed or regulated by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH® as a carcinogen except Nickel and certain Nickel compounds (CAS® # 7440-02- 0), a NTP and IRAC listed carcinogen, only when coated on or woven into the substrate and Lead Chromate (CAS® # 7756-97-6), a NTP and IARC listed carcinogen, only when the product is pigmented Yellow (Y). Diuron (CAS® # 330-54-1) is a class A4, Not Classified as a Human Carcinogen. Aluminum, as a metal dust (CAS® # 7429-90-5) is a class A4, Not Classified as a Human Carcinogen. Other: OSHA (PEL) ACGIH® (TLV®) Exposure limits for cured product 15 mg/m3 (Total) 10 mg/m3 (Inhalable) dust as [Particulate Not Otherwise 5 mg/m3 (Respirable) 3 mg/m3 (Respirable) Regulated (PNOR) by OSHA or Classified (PNOC) by ACGIH®]: The exposure limits for each hazardous component of the various product types must be considered in the total exposure assessment.