Thermo-Ceram Braid & Rope

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning Possible Cancer Hazard By Inhalation Maintain dust concentrations at low levels. PRODUCT CONSTITUENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS IARC

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation of dusts Dermal and ocular contact. Acute Effects Of Respiratory Tract (nose and throat) Irritation – If inhaled in sufficient Overexposure: quantity, may cause temporary, mild mechanical irritation to respiratory tract. Symptoms may include scratchiness of the nose or throat, cough or chest discomfort. Eye Irritation – May cause temporary, mild mechanical irritation. Fibers may be abrasive; prolonged contact may cause damage to outer surface of eye. Skin Irritation – May cause temporary, mild mechanical irritation. Exposure may also result in inflammation, rash or itching. Gastrointestinal Irritation – Unlikely route of exposure.

Potential chronic health

Of There has been no increased incidence of respiratory disease in studies Overexposure: examining occupationally exposed workers. In animal studies, long-term laboratory exposure to doses hundreds of times higher than normal occupational exposure has produced fibrosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma in rats or hamsters. The fibers in those studies were specially sized to maximize rodent respirability. Conditions Aggravated Pre-existing medical conditions, including dermatitis, asthma or chronic by Exposure: lung disease may be aggravated by exposure; individuals who have a history of allergies may experience greater amounts of skin and respiratory tract irritation. 2