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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Roll of Tape Odor, Color, Grade: silver color, slight smoke rubber odor General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: May cause allergic skin reaction. Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer. May cause target organ effects. Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion. Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Mild Skin Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, and itching. Allergic Skin Reaction (non-photo induced): Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, blistering, and itching. Inhalation: No health effects are expected. Ingestion: Physical Blockage: Signs/symptoms may include cramping, abdominal pain, and constipation. Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. May be absorbed following ingestion and cause target organ effects. Target Organ Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Auditory Effects: Signs/symptoms may include hearing impairment, balance dysfunction and ringing in the ears. Cardiac Effects: Signs/symptoms may include irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), changes in heart rate, damage to heart muscle, heart attack, and may be fatal. 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 hair loss. Blood Effects: Signs/symptoms may include generalized weakness and fatigue, skin pallor, and fever. Immunological Effects: Signs/symptoms may include alterations in the number of circulating immune cells, allergic skin and /or respiratory reaction, and changes in immune function. Central Neuropathy: Signs/symptoms may include irritability, memory impairment, personality changes, sleep disorders, and decreased ability to concentrate. Peripheral Neuropathy: Signs/symptoms may include tingling or numbness of the extremities, incoordination, weakness of the hands and feet, tremors and muscle atrophy. Kidney Effects: Signs/symptoms may include reduced or absent urine production, increased serum creatinine, lower back pain, increased protein in urine, and increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Vascular Effects: Signs/symptoms may include changes in blood pressure, fainting, shock, hemorrhage, and stroke. Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Carcinogenicity: Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer. Ingredient C.A.S. No. Class Description Regulation LEAD FOIL BACKING 7439-92-1 Group 2B International Agency for Research on Cancer