Aramid Coated with an Acrylic Copolymer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA **********EMERGENCY OVERVIEW********* JPS Composite Materials Corp. coated and finished fabrics are stable under normal ambient conditions

Appearance/Odor

Gold to yellow fibers woven into fabrics of varying weight and thickness, HMIS depending on the fabric weave style. H 1

Hazard statements

Warning! This may cause temporary mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, or F 0 upper respiratory tract. Dust or particulate from machining, grinding, or sawing the cured product may R 0 cause skin, eye, and upper respiratory irritation and possible dermatitis. PPE Sec. 8

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes—Yes Skin—Yes Inhalation—Yes Ingestion—No

HMIS® ratings

Health—1 Flammability—0 Reactivity—0 Special—None

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes. Dust or particulate from machining, grinding, or sawing the cured product may cause mechanical irritation. Skin: Contact may cause mechanical irritation to the skin and possible dermatitis at clothing contact pressure points such as cuffs or collars. Duct or particulate from machining, grinding, or sawing the cured product may cause mechanical irritation and possible dermatitis. Inhalation: May cause mechanical irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Dust or particulate from machining, grinding, or sawing the cured product may cause mechanical irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Ingestion: Very unlikely. If a large amount of the product or the dust or particulate from the machining, grinding, or sawing the cured is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing conditions, such as respiratory or skin disorders, may be aggravated by exposure to the product or to the dust or particulate from machining, grinding, or sawing the cured product. Carcinogenic Information: None of the finish components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed or regulated by NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH® as a carcinogen. Glass filament is listed by IARC as Group 3 (not classifiable as to 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]:

2.2 Label elements

None