Polyethylene or Ethylene Propylene Copolymer Beads

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW These products are black white and other colored beads.

Health hazards

Inhalation of dusts or particulates from these products may be irritating to the respiratory system. If heated to decomposition, irritating, toxic, dangerously reactive, and/or flammable compounds may form, such as ethylene, acrylic acid and formaldehyde. If heated, eye or skin contact with heated material may cause burns. Dusts from the product can mechanically irritate the eyes. Flammability These products are combustible solids. The accumulation of dusts of these products can create a serious hazard of dust explosion. Environmental Hazard: Release of large quantities of these products to a terrestrial or aquatic environment may cause harm to contaminated plants and animals. Reactivity Hazard: These products are not reactive. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of occupational overexposure to these products via inhalation of mists or sprays from the product if heated, and skin and eye contact. The symptoms of overexposure to these products, via route of entry, are as follows: INHALATION: Inhalation of dusts or particulates from these products may be irritating to the respiratory system. Symptoms may include coughing, and HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM sneezing. Symptoms should be relieved upon removal to fresh air. If heated to decomposition, irritating, toxic, compounds may form, such as ethylene, acrylic acid and formaldehyde. (BLUE) 1 CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact with the skin is not expected to cause adverse symptoms. If heated, contact with skin or eyes may cause burns. Dusts from these product may cause mechanical irritation. SKIN ABSORPTION: The components of these products are not known to be FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 1 absorbed via intact skin. INGESTION: Ingestion is not anticipated to be a likely route of exposure to these products. If large quantities of these products are swallowed, irritation of the digestive system may occur. Symptoms may include stomach pains and PHYSICAL HAZARD (YELLOW) 0 vomiting. INJECTION: Accidental injection of these products, via laceration or puncture by a contaminated object, may cause pain and irritation in addition to the wound. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OTHER EFFECTS: Not applicable. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay Terms. Overexposure to these products may cause the following health effects: SEE SECTION 8 ACUTE: Inhalation of dusts from the product may cause irritation. If heated to decomposition, fumes generated may cause irritation to the respiratory For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications system. Contact with the eyes may cause mild to moderate irritation. Ingestion may cause irritation of the digestive system. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings CHRONIC: None known. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Respiratory system, skin, eyes. CHRONIC None