Plastic Expansion Board

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA/HCS status : Classified as combustible dust. While this material is not considered a combustible dust as shipped, it is classified as a hazardous combustible dust by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 2012, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

2.2 Label elements

Not classified as hazardous

Signal word

Warning! This product as shipped is not classified as a combustible dust; however, a combustible concentration of dust may occur if fines are suspended in air (e.g. from cutting to sanding the product)

Hazard statements

While this product is not classified as a combustible dust in and of itself, a combustible concentration of dust may occur if fines are suspended in air (e.g. cutting or sanding the sheets)

Potential health effects

Eyes : If dust is generated from cutting, it could scratch or irritate the eyes; if using elevated temperatures, vapors may irritate the eyes. Ingestion : Dust or debris from cutting may irritate the throat, mouth, or stomach. Inhalation : Inhalation of fine dust from cutting or sanding, may cause irritation of the respiratory system; inhalation of vapors from use of elevated temperatures may also cause irritation of the respiratory system. Chronic : Inhalation of fine dust is not advised. See Section 8 for respiratory protection,

Prevention

Not applicable

Response

Not applicable

Storage

See Section 7 of SDS

Disposal

See Section 13 of SDS

2.3 Other hazards

When cutting or modifying earth shield Plastic Expansion Board product, other hazards may exist.