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Melt Processing Health Effects: Molten plastic can cause severe burns.

Processing fumes may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and in cases

of severe overexposure, nausea and headache.

Medical Restrictions: There are no known human health effects aggravated by

exposure to this product. However, certain sensitive individuals and individuals with

respiratory impairments may be affected by exposure to components in the processing

fumes.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Call a physician.

Skin: The compound is not likely to be hazardous by skin contact, but

cleansing the skin after use is advisable. If molten polymer get

on skin, cool rapidly with cold water. do not attempt to peel polyme

from skin. Obtain medical treatment for thermal burn.

Ingestion: No specific intervention is indicated as compound is not likely to

be hazardous by ingestion. Consult a physician if necessary

Inhalation: No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is not

likely to be hazardous by inhalation. Consult a physician if

necessary. If exposed to fumes from overheating or combustion,

move to fresh air. Consult a physician if symptoms persist.

For processing fume inhalation irritation, leave contaminated area and breathe fresh air. If

coughing, difficult breathing or any other symptoms develop, seek medical attention at once,

even if symptoms develop at a later time.

For skin contact with fume condensate, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water.

If irritation develops, seek medical attention.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire Fighting: Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-contained

breathing apparatus and protective fire fighting clothing

Extinguishing Media: Water (mist or light spray at first), Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2

Hazardous Combustion Products: Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are:

Phenolic compounds, nitrogen oxide, hydrogen bromide, carbon

monoxide; small amounts of hydrogen cyanide and styrene

Flash Point: > 404ºC (759ºF) Estimated

Auto-ignition Temperature: > 466ºC (871ºF) Estimated

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

General:

Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING Sections.

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