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General Information
Revision date
2012-09-18
Product name
Kevlar, Spectra, Twaron, Technora, or Dyneema Fabric
Product Synonyms
Woven Aramid (Kevlar®) or (Twaron®), Spectra®, Technora, or Dyneema® Fabric with a
Manufacturer Name
JPS Composite Materials Corp.
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Company Information
company name
JPS Composite Materials Corp.
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW******* JPS Composite Materials Corp. coated and finished fabrics are stable under normal ambient conditions
Appearance/Odor
Woven into fabrics of varying weight, width and thickness, depending on the HMIS style, with and without finish, with no distinctive odor. H 1 Aramid®: Gold to Yellow Fibers F 0 Technora®: Gold to Yellow Fibers R 0 Spectra®: White Fibers PPE Sec. 8 Dyneema®: White Fibers
Hazard statements
Warning! This may cause temporary mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, or upper respiratory tract. Dust or particulate from machining, grinding, or sawing the cured product may cause skin, eye, and upper respiratory irritation and possible dermatitis.
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. Dust 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, fibers or particulates 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. Other: OSHA (PEL) ACGIH (TLV) Exposure limits for cured product 15 mg/m3 (Total) 10 mg/m3 (Inhalable) Dust as [Particulates Not Otherwise 5 mg/m3 (Respirable) 3 mg/m3 (Respirable) Regulated (PNOR) by OSHA or Specified (PNOS) by ACGIH]:
