Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- SLIVERS FROM RECKLESS HANDLING.
CHRONIC- NOT KNOWN
Effects of Overexposure:SORENESS AT ANY PENETRATION OF THE SKIN -
SLIVERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION:UNLIKELY - FIBER SIZE TOO LARGE. EYES:CALL
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:REMOVAL OF SLIVERS MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID ANY INFECTIONS. SEEK MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE IN ALL CA SES TO REMOVE SLIVERS AND GUARD
AGAINSTINFECTION. INGESTION:UNLIKELY TO OCCUR, HOWEVER, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NEEDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM CAREFULLY TO AVOID PENETRATION
OF FOOTWEAR OR CLOTHING OF PERSONNEL. FIBERS CAN PENETRATE CLOTHING
AND GIVE EMPLOYEES SPLINTERS LATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE CAREFULLY TO AVOID ANY
PENETRATION OF SKIN OR EYES BY FIBER. AVOID INHALATION OF FIBERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANLING. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK WHILE HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Respiratory Protection:INHALATION UNLIKELY DUE TO FIBER SIZE. HOWEVER,
WEAR NIOSH APPROVED DUST MASK AS AN EXTRA PRECAUTION.
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED IF USED AS INTENDED
Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR COTTON RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS PRODUCT MEETS ARTICLE DEFINITION OF 40
CFR 704.3. HOWEVER, PRODUCT DOES HAVE TRACE AMOUNTS OF SURFACE
RESIDUE OF MERCURY.
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTES ARE NOT HAZARDOUS. HOWEVER,
DISPOSAL/MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL MUST BE AWARE OF THE SLIVER HAZARD.
COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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particular situation.