Paratherm G CG

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA As defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, the products listed below are considered articles and do not require an SDS. In addition, articles are not included in the scope of the Globally Harmonization System (GHS). As such, the GHS labeling elements are not included on this SDS. All components listed for this product are bound within the product. When handled as intended and under normal conditions of use, there is no evidence that any of the ingredients are released in amounts that pose a significant health risk. Although these products are not subject to the OSHA Standard or GHS labeling elements, GAF would like to disclose as much health and safety information as possible to ensure that this product is handled and used properly. This SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and be made available for employees and other users of this product. In addition, the recommendations for handling and use of these products should be included in worker training programs. ADDITIONAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION:

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE EYES: May cause irritation to the eyes. SKIN: May cause irritation to the skin. INGESTION: N/A INHALATION: Inhalation of high vapor concentrations of 141-B and Freon 22 can cause dizziness, unconsciousness, difficulty in breathing, and death due to asphyxiation. Rapid or irregular heartbeat with abnormally low blood pressure may occur. High vapor concentrations of pentanes may cause dizziness, headaches, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, including death.

Acute Health Hazards

The dust produced by reprocessing of this product may aggravate pre-existing respiratory diseases. Persons with a known history of heart disease or irregularities of heart beat should avoid breathing vapors that may be released from product containing 141-B and Freon 22 during reprocessing or altering of this product.

Health hazards

The 141-B and Freon 22 that may be used in this product may cause the heart to become sensitized to epinephrine and to stop on sudden physical exertion or excitement. May cause respiratory sensitization. This product may contain tris (monochloropropyl) phosphate, which may cause skin sensitization. CARCINOGENICITY: Direct implantation of glass fibers into the lung tissue of laboratory animals has produced lung fibrosis and lung cancer. Human epidemiological studies of inhalation exposure have yielded negative results. NTP Listed; Carcinogen IARC Class 3.