KBS PANEL SEAL
Flammability | 0 | |
Toxicity | 0 | |
Body Contact | 2 | |
Reactivity | 0 | |
Chronic | 0 | |
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 |
Fire- rated penetration seals for grouped electrical cable and combustible and non-
combustible pipes.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation.
Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre- existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern. Not normally a hazard due to the physical form of product. The material is a physical irritant to the gastrointestinal tract.
There is some evidence to suggest that this material can causeeye irritation and damage in some persons. The dust may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting. The material is mildly abrasive and may produce discomfort which results in a temporary skin rash. Discomfort is accentuated by fiber adhering to sweaty skin at higher temperatures.
There is some evidence to suggest that this material, if inhaled, can irritate the throat and lungs of some persons. Although inhalation is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still produce health damage, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally confined to doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill- health). The dust may produce upper respiratory tract discomfort. Nose and throat discomfort may be transitory. Cutting and trimming may result in fiber dislodgment and dust production.
The principal routes of exposure are via skin contact and inhalation of loose fibres. Repeated exposure may result in an immune response (toughening of skin) so that irritation (rash to MMMF) often subsides in 2-3 weeks. The irritation and response recurs if exposure is intermittent. If irritation persists, worker exposure must be terminated and medical opinion sought. The presence of binding agents significantly reduces fibre release during handling.