HOSTAFORM C 9021 AW NATURAL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Dust from this product can form an explosive organic dust cloud. Spilled pellets may present a slipping hazard. The molten product can cause serious burns.

Potential health effects

Immediate effects Inhalation Overheating in processing may generate hazardous, irritating vapours. Dust irritating to respiratory tract. Skin Polymer particles may cause mechanical irritation. The molten product can cause serious burns. Eyes Resin particles, like other inert materials, are mechanically irritating to eyes. Ingestion Low toxicity by this route is expected based on the biological activity of high molecular weight polymers. Other: Formaldehyde, which is a degradation product, is listed as a potential cancer hazard by OSHA, a known human carcinogen by The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, Group 1), and a substance which can reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen by The National Toxicology Program (NTP). Formaldehyde should not pose a risk if exposures are kept below the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit. Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure: No specific information available on the product. Off-gases, which may be released if overheated, may affect those with chronic diseases of the respiratory system.