User Manual

Product name: NatureWorks® Polylactide Resin
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Specific effects: May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Ingestion may cause
gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inhalation of dust may cause
shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, a sore throat and cough. Burning produces
irritant fumes.
Mutagenic effects: No data is available on the product itself.
Reproductive toxicity: No data is available on the product itself.
Carcinogenic effects: No data is available on the product itself.
Target organ effects: There were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or
dermal exposure in animal studies.
Skin: LD50/dermal/rabbit > 2000 mg/kg
Ingestion: LD50/oral/rat > 5000 mg/kg.
Further information: No information available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: No data available
Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate. Inherently biodegradable.
Ecotoxicity effects: EC50/72h/algae > 1100 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused products: In accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container. Contact
manufacturer.
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The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No Warranty, Express Or Implied, Is Made.
Consult the Company for Further Information.
NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: The company does not recommend any of its
products, including samples, for use: (A) in any application which is intended for any internal
contact with human body fluids or body tissues (B) as a critical component in any medical device
that supports or sustains human life; and (C) specifically pregnant women or in any applications
designed specifically to promote or interfere with human reproduction.
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Revision Number:
12
Revision date:
07/19/2006
Print date:
01/16/2009
Product code:
4043D