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Warranty, Regulatory Information, and Specifications
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Flammable Limits
Lower Explosive Limit: Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water, CO
2
, Dry Chemical, or Foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Do not use methods that
may create a dust cloud, such as high pressure water and/or
steam
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
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Organic components decompose at 200-455°C (392-
851°F).
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Material may explosively combust when finely
suspended in air.
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Thermal decomposition of organic components may
result in release of oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
Health Hazards Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Ingestion, Eyes, Skin.
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
associated with causing lung cancer.
3 Polypropylene
(Group 3 “Not Classifiable”; IARC)
Subcutaneous implantation of polypropylene powder in
rats has induced tumors at the site of implantation.
