Polyester Glass Mat Sheet Laminate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

In its manufactured and shipped state, the product is considered Non-Hazardous, processing, however, may generate dust and particulate matter. GHS Information (CA) Not classified as a hazardous substance.

Hazard statements

(USA) Not classified as a hazardous substance. Not classified as a hazardous substance.

Signal word

Not Applicable

Hazard pictograms

Not Applicable Other Labeling Requirements Not Applicable Emergency Overview Product is various colored rod or sheet. Dust generated from processing of product may cause irritation of eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. The black, brown, and gray colors of the product contain carbon black which has been identified as a potential carcinogen. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Keep individuals not involved in the clean-up out of the area. Pick up released product with appropriate implements and return to original container if reusable. If not reusable, place in appropriate containers for disposal. Although the product itself is non-hazardous, material collected during clean-up operations may be contaminated and should be treated as hazardous unless specific testing, including TCLP, shows the collected material to be non-hazardous. Product is not expected to present an environmental hazard.

Prevention

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid breathing dusts and particulate matter that may be generated during processing or handling. Dusts and particulate matter may cause irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate personal protective clothing. Provide adequate ventilation for all operations.

Response

Keep individuals not involved in the clean-up of dusts out of the area.

Storage

Pick up released product and dust with appropriate implements and return to original container if reusable. If not reusable, place in appropriate containers for disposal.

Precautionary statements

Disposal As supplied product is nonhazardous. It should be disposed of in an EPA approved landfill in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Pick up released product with appropriate implements and return to original container if reusable. If not reusable, place in appropriate containers for disposal. Proprietary polymerized mixture of unsaturated polyester resins, metal carbonates, fiberglass, and pigments. Released product and dusts should be tested with applicable methods including TCLP to determine disposal requirements. Hazardous not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not Applicable Unknown Toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: Dusts and particulates may cause irritation of the eyes. Skin Contact: Dusts and particulates may cause irritation of the skin and dermatitis from prolonged exposures. Skin Absorption: Not known to be absorbed through the intact skin. Ingestion: Not expected to be an important route of entry into the body. Ingestion of large quantities of the product dusts or particulates may cause gastric discomfort or distress. Pre-existing kidney and liver conditions maybe aggravated by prolonged exposures to components of the product. Inhalation: Dusts or particulates may cause irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Pre-existing lung conditions maybe aggravated by prolonged exposures to components of the product.

Interactions with other chemicals

No information available.

Further information

Dust and particulates may cause slight eye irritation.