Atmospheric Single-Arm Robot
Safety
User’s Manual
Material Safety Information
Brooks Automation
Revision 1
2-37
contaminated tobacco products may cause respiratory irritation and induce Polymer Fume Fever
condition. Symptoms of exposure to decomposition products are: lung irritation, pulmonary edema, flu-
like symptoms (example - fever, chills). No medical conditions are known to be aggravated by exposure.
Chronic Effects: A review of the literature does not show obvious long term hazard.
Carcinogenicity: No component known to be present in this product at >0.1% is presently listed as a
carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA unless otherwise noted in Section P - Other Information.
Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation
Section 5 Ecological Information:
No specific ecological data are available for this product.
Section 6 Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes: In case of contact, flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin: In case of contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Obtain immediate medical attention if
grease is injected under the skin.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses of charcoal slurry or plain water. Do
not attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Contact a physician.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. Administer oxygen if deemed
necessary. Polymer Fume Fever symptoms should subside within 24 hours.
Section 7 Stability and Reactivity:
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Incompatibility with other materials: Active metals, metal oxides at temperatures >280°C. Lewis acid
catalysts. Strong or non-aqueous alkali.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Decomposition at high temperatures (>200°C) yields hydrogen
fluoride, carbonyl fluoride and other acid fluorides.
Section 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses with side shield or chemical goggles.
Skin Protection: Use neoprene type gloves when handling this product.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with organic vapor cartridge if vapor
concentrations exceeds permissible exposure limit. Not normally required; provide exhaust if
temperature is expected to exceed 300°C.
Other: Impervious protective clothing and chemical resistant safety shoes should be worn to minimize
contact. Wash contaminated clothing with soap and water and dry before reuse. Emergency shower and
eyewash facility should be provided in all areas in which this product is handled.
Exposure Guidelines: Contains no ingredients now know to be hazardous by OSHA.
Section 9 Transportation Information
Hazardous Materials Description / Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated
Hazardous Class: Not Regulated
Identification Number (UN or NA Number): Not Regulated
Packing Group: Not Regulated
Section 10 Disposal Considerations:
US EPA Hazardous Waste Numbers: This product, as purchased, does not fall under current U.S. EPA
RCRA definitions of hazardous waste. Under RCRA it is the generator's responsibility to determine the
status of the waste at the time of its disposal.
General Disposal Considerations: All recovered material should be packaged, transported and disposed
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