Polyimide Film

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW These products are amber transparent films.

Health hazards

These products present no significant health hazard under normal circumstances of handling. If subjected to very high temperatures, thermal degradation may release toxic compounds, including carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides. Flammability Hazard: These products can char, but should not burn if involved in a fire, or subjected to temperature above 400C (752F) and in normal oxygen content atmospheres. Reactivity Hazard This product is not reactive. (BLUE) 0 respiratory system. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Skin and eye contact with these products should pose no significant hazard, beyond the possibility of cuts from handling the films similar to “paper cuts”. If heated to decomposition, irritation of skin FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 1 and eyes may occur from decomposition fumes. SKIN ABSORPTION: Although the Dimethyl Formamide component of these products are known to be absorbed via intact skin, the form of these products make this route of exposure to these compounds unlikely. PHYSICAL HAZARD (YELLOW) 0 INGESTION: Ingestion is not anticipated to be a likely route of exposure to this product. INJECTION: Accidental injection of this product, via laceration or puncture PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT by a contaminated object, may cause pain and irritation in addition to the wound.

Environmental hazards

There are no significant environmental hazards posed by these products; however waste products should be disposed of properly in permitted landfill. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment for the incident to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: These products pose no significant hazards by all routes of exposure: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM INHALATION: Due to the form of these products, inhalation is not a route of exposure. If products are heated to decomposition, inhalation of decomposition products (carbon and nitrogen oxides), can be irritating to the nose, throat and

Additional information

Caution Do not use in medical applications involving implantation in the human body or in contact with fluids SEE SECTION 8 or tissues. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay Terms. Overexposure to these products may cause the following health For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications effects: ACUTE: These products pose no significant hazards by all routes of exposure under normal circumstances of use and handling. If heated to decomposition, irritation of respiratory system, skin and eyes may occur from decomposition fumes. CHRONIC: There are no known chronic effects from these products. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Decomposition Fumes Only Respiratory system, skin, eyes. CHRONIC None known