General Information
Revision date
2012-08-09
Product name
Pyramid SE2219
Product Synonyms
Polymer
Chemical name
Poly(phenylene sulfide)
Emergency telephone
Polymics Ltd. 814-357-5860
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Company Information
company name
Polymics Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: • Spilled material may create slipping hazard. • Can burn in a fire creating dense, toxic smoke • Molten plastic can cause severe thermal burns. • Fumes produced during melt processing may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Severe over-exposure may result in nausea, headache, chills, and fever. • Secondary operations, such as grinding, sanding, or sawing can produce dust which may present an explosion or respiratory hazard.
Hazard statements
Health 1 Flammability 1 Reactivity 0 Potential Personal Hazards Skin: Powder not likely to cause skin irritation. Molten plastic can cause severe burns to uncovered skin. Eyes: Product may cause irritation due to mechanical action. Inhalation: May cause irritation. Fumes produced during melt processing may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Severe over-exposure may result in nausea, headache, chills and fever. Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention.
Precautionary statements
Processing fumes inhalation may be irritating to the respiratory tract. If symptoms are experienced remove victim from the source of contamination or move victim to fresh air and obtain medical advice. Potential Physical Hazards Electrical: Dust, powders and particles may be electrically conductive. Care should be taken to prevent penetration of dusts, powders, and particles into electrical enclosures and electrical equipment.
