LANXESS BROMOBUTYL X2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Physical state Solid. [rubber bales] Odor : Odorless. Color : Yellowish. Emergency overview CAUTION! NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED. MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION (ABRASION). TOXIC AND IRRITATING GASES/FUMES MAY BE GIVEN OFF DURING BURNING OR THERMAL DECOMPOSITION. CONTACT WITH HOT MATERIAL WILL CAUSE THERMAL BURNS. This product contains trace levels of brominated hydrocarbons, such as bromoform and dibromomethylpropane, which originate from the bromination reaction. Objective data with personal monitoring indicates that these halo-organics may be released at concentrations below 2 ppb in the working atmosphere under normal processing/compounding conditions. The emissions are not expected to cause any adverse health effects to employees when exhaust ventilation standard to the industry is in operation. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure

Potential Acute Health Effects

Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation Inhalation is unlikely due to the low vapor pressure. May cause mechanical irritation (abrasion). Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin May cause mechanical irritation (abrasion). Contact with hot material will cause thermal burns. Eyes May cause mechanical irritation (abrasion).

Potential chronic health

effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenicity : No carcinogenetic substances as defined by IARC, NTP and/or OSHA. No