3M Trizact Abrasives Product, 237AA, A6-A100

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Odor, Color, Grade: Solid abrasive product General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: May cause target organ effects. This document covers only the 3M product. For complete assessment, when determining the degree of hazard, the material being abraded must also be considered.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion. Dust created by cutting, grinding, sanding, or machining may cause eye irritation. Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. Skin Contact: Mechanical Skin irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abrasion, redness, pain, and itching. Inhalation: Dust from cutting, grinding, sanding or machining may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Pneumoconiosis: Sign/symptoms may include persistent cough, breathlessness, chest pain, increased amounts of sputum, and changes in lung function tests. May be absorbed following inhalation and cause target organ effects. Ingestion: No health effects are expected. Target Organ Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Hard Tissue Effects: Signs/symptoms may include color changes in the teeth and nails; changes in development of bone, teeth or nails; weakening of the bones; and/or hair loss.