Natro-Cel 1312

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Prolonged and repeated exposure to excessive concentrations of any nuisance dust can cause chronic pulmonary disease. EYE: Mildly irritating. Excessive contact with powder can cause drying of mucous membranes of eyes, due to absorption of moisture and oils. SKIN: Mildly irritating. Nipol 1312 may contain a trace amount of p-t-butyl phenol as a component of the antioxidant package. Although rare, there are reports of depigmentationof the skin (vitiligo) associated with this compound in related elastomer products. Contact with skin should be avoided by the use of gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment. INGESTION: Not significantly toxic. INHALATION: Nuisance dust. Excessive contact with powder can cause drying of mucous membranes of nose and throat due to absorption of moisture and oils. This material can also cause nasal irritation and nosebleeds. In extreme exposures some congestion may occur. No adverse health effects are expected during normal processing when potential exposures are eliminated by good industrial hygiene practice and well ventilated conditions. At process in temperatures the combined ingredients may emit fumes and vapors that my cause irritation to the eyes, nose, skin, throat and respiratory tract.