OKIPAGE
6e
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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, CO2, 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:
Organic components decompose at
200-455°C (392-851°F).
Material may explosively combust when
finely
suspended in air.
Thermal decomposition of organic
components may result in release of oxides of
carbon and nitrogen.
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 3 “Not Classifiable”; IARC)
Overexposure to carbon black is associated with
causing irritation, conjunctivitis, and corneal hypopla-
sia of the eyes; minor irritation and eczema
of the
skin; and throat 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.
4. Amorphous Fumed Silica
(Group 3 “Not Classifiable”; IARC)
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