THERMOCOMP RF-1006

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Pellets may give off an odor. Spilled material may present a slip hazard. Pellet material can burn in a fire creating dense smoke. Molten plastic can cause severe thermal burns. Fumes produced during melt processing may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. If recommended processing and manufacturing guidelines are followed, this product should not pose a hazard to the users. However, secondary operations such as grinding, sanding, or cutting may create dust which can present an explosion or respiratory hazard.

Potential health effects

Toxicity information is not available for this composite.

Health hazards

assessment is based on information for the component raw materials used to manufacture this product. SABIC G&ybiay sabia THERMOCOMP RF-1006 FR-1 HS BK8-115 Page 2 EYES: Product may cause irritation due to mechanical action. SKIN CONTACT: Pellet material is not likely to cause irritation. Secondary operations such as grinding, sanding, or cutting may release dust particles which can irritate the skin. SKIN ABSORPTION: Not likely to occur due to nature of the product. INGESTION: Not acutely toxic. INHALATION Pellets are not considered to be an inhalation hazard. Processing this compound may release the following by-products which may irritate the respiratory system: Fibrous material Brominated materials Arsenic compounds Carbon dust MELT PROCESSING HEALTH EFFECTS: - Contact with molten plastic can cause severe burns. - Processing fumes may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. - In cases of severe exposure, nausea and headaches may develop.