3M" Abrasive Product, 303D

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Odor, Color, Grade: Abrasive product General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: This document covers only the 3M product. For complete assessment, when determining the degree of hazard, the material being abraded must also be considered. Page 1 of

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: Physical Blockage: Signs/symptoms may include cramping, abdominal pain, and constipation. May be absorbed following ingestion and cause target organ effects. 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.