M. Holland Company MTEGRITY Extra High

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview: Combustible particulate solids (combustible dust) of sufficiently small particle size when suspended in air in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire or explosion. Adequate housekeeping and control of ignition sources should be provided. See NFPA 654. Inhalation of vapors from thermal processing may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Molten material may cause thermal burns. Solid particles may cause transient irritation from mechanical abrasion. Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition.

Signal word

CAUTION. Ratings Key: 0 = least, 1 = slight, 2 = moderate, 3 = high, 4 = extreme Health Fire Reactivity PPI NFPA 1 0 HMIS 1 0

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Negligible at room temperature. Inhalation of nuisance dusts, fumes, vapors and smoke from thermal processing may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing and sore throat. 1 Ingestion: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure. No effects are expected for ingestion of small amounts. May be a choking hazard. Skin: No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact at room temperature. For heated polymer, skin contact can cause serious thermal burns, which may include pain or feeling of heat, discolorations, swelling and blistering. Eyes: Dust or contact with pellets may cause mechanical irritation to eye, and is not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation. Eye contact with heated polymer can cause serious thermal burns or blindness. Possible irritation from fumes, vapors or smoke from thermal processing.

Potential chronic health

None known