Maxtel Polypropylene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Exposure: This product as shipped (pelletized) should not present a health hazard during normal handling and processing as the glass and/or minerals and/or colorants and/or flame retardants and/or other additives are wetted by the polymer. Fabrications and processing operations should be reviewed to avoid generation of dusts and/or fiber particles, which may be considered hazardous. Eyes: Solid or dust may cause irritation or cornea injury due to mechanical action. Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin irritation. May cause itching of skin. Skin absorption is unlikely due to physical properties. Inhalation: Vapors are unlikely because of physical properties. Glass fibers in this product are non-resporable due to their size. Ingestion: May cause choking if swallowed. Single dose oral toxicity is believed to be very low. Considered to be physiologically inert. Systemic and Other Effects: Repeated exposure to particles generated by grinding fiberglass-reinforced materials may result in implantation of particles in the skin. Other additives are not anticipated to cause any significant adverse effects. Pigments and dyes are fully encapsulated in the resin and are not expected to cause any hazardous condition when processed according to manufacturing procedures. Results of in vitro mutagenicity studies have been inconclusive Styrene monomer is listed as possible carcinogen by IARC. Acrylonitrile (CAS# 107-13-1) are known to the State of California (CA-65) to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. Fire Hazards: Dense black smoke emitted when burned without sufficient oxygen. Toxic fumes are released in fire situations. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: The product can form an explosive dust/air mixture. Avoid dust formation and control ignition sources; employ grounding, venting and explosion relief provisions in accord with accepted engineering practices in operations capable of generating dust and/or static electricity.