General Information
Revision date
2006-07-19
Product name
NatureWorks Polylactide Resin
CAS No.
9051-89-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A thermoplastic coating with a variety of applications
supplier name
NatureWorks LLC
Emergency telephone
(24 hours a day) (Medical Information) (651) 632-9273
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Company Information
company name
NatureWorks LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
HMIS Classification Emergency Overview CAUTION! May cause eye/skin irritation. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols Appearance: Clear, translucent, opaque, pellets. Physical state: Solid Odor: Sweet
Potential health effects
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation. Skin contact: Substance may cause slight skin irritation. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, a sore throat and cough. Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling. Target organ effects: There were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or dermal exposure in animal studies. Sensitization: Did not cause sensitisation on laboratory animals Specific hazards: No information available Flammability: Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite. Environmental precautions: Not determined See Section 12 for more information.
NFPA Ratings
Health: 1 Flamm: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: Not determined
HMIS® ratings
Health: 1 Flamm: 1 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protective Equipment: Not determined
