ALFA OKIPAGE 20 - Manual (Page 82)

E–74 Material Safety Data Sheet
Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Ingestion, Eyes,
Skin.
Health Hazards:
1. Styrene-Butyl Acrylate Copolymer
Subcutaneous implantation of polymeric styrene
powder in rats has induced tumors at the site of
implantation.
2. Carbon black
(Group 2B “Possible Carcinogen”; IARC)
Overexposure to carbon black is associated with
causing irritation, conjunctivitis, and corneal
hypoplasia of the eyes; minor irritation and
eczema of the skin; and irritation and bronchitis.
Long-term inhalation exposure may be associ-
ated with causing lung cancer.
3. Paraffin Wax
(Group 3 “Not Classifiable”; IARC)
May cause eye, skin, respiratory, and digestive
tract irritation. Paraffin is an equivocal tumori-
genic agent by RTECS criteria.
4. Amorphous Fumed Silica
(Group 3 “Not Classifiable”; IARC)
Overexposure to amorphous silica has been
associated with causing irritation of the lungs
and pneumoconiosis. Long term inhalation
exposure may be associated with producing
tumors in laboratory animals.
Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal
decomposition may result in release of oxides
of carbon and nitrogen.
Temperature: Do not expose to temperatures
above 200°C (392°F).
Incompatibility: Avoid exposure to strong
oxidizers.
Spill Cleanup and Disposal
Spill Cleanup
Small Spills
– Remove sources of ignition.
– Clean up spill with wet cloth.
Large Spills
– Remove sources of ignition.
– Wear protective gear: respirator, rubber
gloves, goggles (see below)
– Clean up spill with scoop, being careful not
to generate a lot of dust.
Waste Disposal: Follow appropriate federal,
state and local regulations.
Safe Handling and Use
Respiratory Protection: Not normally re-
quired. For large spills, use NIOSH approved
full face-piece respirator with HEPA cartridge
during cleanup.
Protective Gloves and/or Eye Protection: Not
normally required. For large spills, use rubber
gloves and chemical worker’s goggles during
cleanup.
Ventilation: Outside of normal ventilation, not
normally required.
Other Protective Equipment and/or Hygienic
Practices: None
Special Precautions
Precautions for Handling or Storage: Protect
from high heat. Avoid making dust.
Other Precautions: None
The information contained in this MSDS is based on
data considered accurate; however, no warranty is
expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these
data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
Vendor assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee
or third person party proximately caused by the product
if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as
stipulated in the MSDS. Furthermore, vendor assumes
no responsibility for injury to vendee or third person
party proximately caused by abnormal use of the
product even if reasonable safety procedures are
followed. Additionally, vendee assumes the risk of his
use of the product.