Melamine-phenol-formaldehyde co-polymer molding compound

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H319, H341, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards

Eye Irritation, Category 2 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 2 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated exposure), Category 2 Exclamation mark

Physical hazards

Combustible Dust

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H: May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261: Avoid breathing dust. P264: Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after handling. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water and soap P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment Wash affected areas immediately with plenty of water and soap P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and empty containers in accordance with local, regional and federal regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

AS SOLD the product is a plastic molding compound A plastic resin (melamine- phenol-formaldehyde polymer) intimately mixed and compounded with one or more of a variety of organic and/or inorganic filling materials. When fully “cured” or reacted, the plastic resin is insoluble, infusible and binds the well- dispersed, embedded filling materials. Some particles of molding compound may be present in a size that constitutes a respirable dust. This respirable dust may contain one or more of the following materials: mineral fillers that may contain small amounts of crystalline silica, wood flour and/or other organic fibers. Chronic inhalation of each of the above has been associated with fibrotic lung disease and may increase the risk of lung cancer, especially among smokers. AS USED during polymerization (e.g., curing of the product during normal processing) or decomposition, small amounts of gaseous ammonia, phenol and formaldehyde (as well as water vapor, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide) may be evolved. Grinding or machining of cured molded material may create a dust that poses a respiratory hazard if inhaled (see above) and may release small amounts of gaseous ammonia. Comments: Refer to Section 5 for additional information on combustible dust hazards and Section 11 for detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards: Eye Irritation, Category 2 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 2 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated exposure), Category 2 Physical hazards: Combustible Dust