Mechanical products; grades that contain Carbon/Graphite and PTFE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Morgan Advanced Materials may sell this product in two ways:  Most products are finished parts that have been machined to a size and shape suitable to the customer’s use. Finished mechanical parts are meant to be used without further machining by others and are not expected to release substances that present a health or safety hazard. Finished parts are “articles” are not regulated by

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This material is not classified as hazardous under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling and the

Precautionary statements

Other information about health hazards: Dust from this material may cause minor irritation of skin and eyes, primarily through mechanical abrasion. Repeated or prolonged exposure to elevated concentrations of any airborne dust can irritate or harm the respiratory system, especially as an aggravation to a pre-existing condition. Avoid creating and breathing airborne dust. This material contains polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Toxic and irritating fumes may be emitted if PTFE is exposed to temperatures greater than 300° C (which is not expected from normal use of the finished part or normal methods of machining material blanks). If cigarettes become contaminated with dust from this product the burning cigarette can cause PTFE to produce toxic fumes. Fumes from thermal decomposition of PTFE can cause “polymer-fume fever” with flu-like symptoms (chills, headache, fever, respiratory system irritation and cough). Other information about physical hazards: Carbon/graphite dust is electrically conductive and dust accumulations on electrical equipment can cause short circuits resulting in electrical shock, fire or damage to equipment. Dust from this product may create slippery conditions. Carbon/graphite dust may present a combustible dust hazard. Maintain good housekeeping.