Gylon Style 3504

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW This product consists of inorganic filler and pigment dispersed and encapsulated in a Polytetrafluoroethylene matrix. Adverse health effects would not be expected under normal recommended conditions of use, so long as prescribed safety precautions are practiced. Heating product to temperatures in excess of 300°C can evolve toxic fluorine compounds. PRODUCT CONSTITUENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS IARC

Principle Routes of Exposure

Entry into the body is unlikely under normal conditions of use as a result of thermal or mechanical degradation is inhalation (Continued from Page 1) Acute Effects Of Overexposure: No effects due to exposure to the product are anticipated. If exposed to thermal decomposition products of the polytetrafluoroethylene, temporary symptoms of polymer fume fever, a temporary flu-like illness with chills, fever, and sometimes cough, of approximately 24 hours duration. There are some reports in the literature of persistent pulmonary effects in individuals, especially smokers, who have repeated episodes of polymer fume fever. Because of complicating factors, such as mixed exposures and smoking history, these findings are uncertain. Small amounts of carbonyl fluoride and hydrogen fluoride may also be evolved when PTFE is overheated or burned. Inhalation of low concentrations of hydrogen fluoride can initially include symptoms of choking, coughing and severe eye, nose and throat irritation. Possibly followed after a symptomless period of 1 to 2 days by fever, chills and difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema. Acute or chronic over exposure to hydrogen fluoride can injure the liver and kidneys. Inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with carbonyl fluoride may initially include: skin irritation with discomfort or rash; eye corrosion with corneal or conjunctival ulceration; irritation of upper respiratory passages; or temporary lung irritation effects with cough, discomfort, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath.

Potential chronic health

Of There is no known chronic health effects connected with long term use or Overexposure: contact with this product. Conditions Aggravated Individuals with preexisting diseases of the lungs may have increased by Exposure: susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures from thermal decomposition products. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS COMPONENT NAME CAS NUMBER % WT. (Optional) Cobalt Aluminate Blue Spinel 1345-16-0 <1 Expanded Perlite 93763-70-3 Polytetrafluoroethylene 9002-84-0 2