SDS

Hoffman Plastic Compounds SDS Page 2 of 11
June 1, 2015 HPC-SDS v2.58 – 6/10/15 June 1, 2015 HPC-SDS v2.58 – 6/10/15
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
1. Primary routes of exposure
a. Inhalation of emissions during processing at elevated temperature.
2. Eye
a. Vapors or fumes emitted during processing at elevated temperatures may
cause eye irritation. Dust may cause eye irritation from handling.
3. Skin Contact
a. Vapors or fumes emitted during processing at elevated temperatures may
cause skin irritation. Dust resulting from powder handling may cause skin
irritation.
4. Skin Absorption
a. The compound in pellet form is a dry solid material. Absorption into the
skin is unlikely in its initial form.
b. Vapors or fumes during processing may absorb through the skin at low
levels.
5. Ingestion
a. Slightly toxic by ingestion. Airborne dust may occur during handling,
resulting in incidental ingestion. Vapors or fumes emitted during
processing at elevated temperatures may be ingested at low levels.
Adequate ventilation should be provided.
6. Inhalation
a. Airborne dust may occur during handling, which can result in a potential
inhalation exposure. Vapors or fumes emitted during processing at
elevated temperatures may be inhaled if not adequately ventilated.
2. Hazard(s) Identification
PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
Caution: If proper procedures for processing PVC compounds are not followed,
processing vapors can be liberated at elevated temperatures. The presence of these
vapors may result in exposure. Additionally, the composition of these fumes or vapors
may vary widely according to the individual processing procedures and materials used.
Processors must determine for themselves the appropriate equipment and procedures
for their operation.