PCS PIPE CHOKE SYSTEM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a gray, fibrous, intumescent (fire-retardant) material which has a mild odor, and which is attached to a steel collar. The chief health hazard associated with overexposure to this product would be the potential to slightly irritate the eyes, skin, nose, and other tissues that come in contact with this product. This product is not flammable or reactive. Thermal decomposition of this product produces irritating vapors and toxic gases (e.g., silicon oxides, carbon oxides). Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment for the releases to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of occupational overexposure are inhalation and HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product, via route of entry, are as follows: INHALATION: Breathing airborne particulates of this product can irritate the HEALTH (BLUE) 1 nose, throat, or respiratory system. Symptoms of such exposure could include coughing and sneezing. Symptoms are generally alleviated when exposure ends. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Eye contact with the product can cause FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 stinging, tearing, and redness from mechanical irritation. Skin contact with this product may be slightly irritating, especially after prolonged exposure. Repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis (red, dry skin). Symptoms are generally alleviated when exposure ends. REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant route of overexposure for any component of this product. INGESTION: Though not anticipated to be a significant route of occupational exposure, ingestion of this product (especially in large PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT B volumes) can irritate the tissues of the mouth, esophagus, and other tissues of the digestive system. Symptoms of such overexposure can include EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. INJECTION: Though not anticipated to be a significant route of SEE SECTION 8 occupational exposure, injection of this material would cause pain, mild irritation, and swelling at the site of injection.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay For routine applications. Terms. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings ACUTE: The most likely symptom of acute overexposure would be slight to moderate irritation of contaminated skin or eyes after contact with this product. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated contact with the skin may cause dermatitis. See Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional data. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Skin, eyes CHRONIC: Skin. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?