POLYSHIM II.090X.375-1/16 SHIM 1000FT/CS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Black. Solid. No serious effects anticipated under normal conditions of use. Generally not required under normal conditions of use. Acute Potential Health Effects/ Routes of Entry Inhalation No serious effects anticipated under normal conditions of use. Eyes Not applicable under normal conditions of use. Direct contact may cause temporary redness and discomfort. Ingestion No known adverse effects. Skin No effects anticipated.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.

Potential chronic health

Carbon black is classified by IARC to be a known animal carcinogen and a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B). Carbon black is encapsulated by resin and not expected to have adverse effects unless made airborne. Inhalation of crystalline silica (quartz) can cause cancer based on animal data, and IARC concludes sufficient evidence in humans (Group 1). Prolonged and repeated overexposure to free crystalline silica dust above the TLV level may cause scarring of the lungs with cough and shortness of breath. A delayed lung injury, silicosis may result from breathing free silica. Prolonged and repeated exposure to excessive airborne concentrations of talc can result in scarring of the lungs (pneumoconiosis) or the covering of the lungs (pleural thickening). Overexposure to sublimed zinc oxide may produce symptoms known as "zinc oxide chills" which have no recognized complications. Symptoms usually disappear within 24 hours. Fillers are encapsulated and not expected to be released from product under normal conditions of use.