General Information
Revision date
2010-04-28
Product name
KLINGERSIL C-4430 Sheet Gasket Material
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermoseal Inc
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H350i
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H350i
May cause cancer by inhalation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: In its form as supplied, no known hazards. Releases of large amounts of dust may cause upper respiratory tract irritation and dust-related lung diseases. Dermal irritation and allergic skin reactions may occur if dust contacts skin for prolonged or repeated periods. WARNING: Contains fibers and particulates. Avoid creating dust. Breathing gasket dust may cause permanent lung damage. General Note: In case of improper use (i.e. grinding or sawing) large amounts of fine dust may occur. In this case, proper exhausting, filtering, and protective equipment is necessary.
Potential health effects
EYE: Eye contact may cause slight chemical and mechanical irritation. SKIN: Dermal irritation and allergic skin reactions may occur if dust contacts skin for prolonged or repeated contact. May cause abrasion with resulting irritation and rash. INHALATION: Releases of large amounts of dust may cause upper respiratory tract irritation and dust-related lung diseases (fibrosis). INGESTION: Low toxicity if ingested. Carcinogenicity: Continuous filament fiber glass has been designated by IARC as a Group 3 substance, that is, it is “not classified as to human carcinogenicity”. That means that evidence is insufficient to link fiber glass with human cancer.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis may be exacerbated by inhalation of free synthetic vitreous fibers and fillers.
Potential chronic health
Overexposure to large amounts of gasket dusts is not expected during routine gasket handling and processing. Thus potential health effects under these conditions are considered minimal. Residual dusts generated during cutting activities may cause dermal irritation, rashes, or sensitization if left in contact with exposed skin. Overexposure to gasket filler components is possible but limited to the following conditions: abrasive activities such as sanding, grinding, abrading, drilling and wire brushing, and pile driving. Chronic lung diseases (industrial bronchitis, fibrosis) are possible under high dust conditions.
