ALCOA GUTTERSEAL - ALUMINUM PIGMENTED

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Paste. Aluminum colored. Solvent odor. Flammable. Solvent vapors may form explosive air/vapor mixtures at room temperature. Direct contact can cause irritation of eyes and skin. Vapors can cause irritation of respiratory tract and central nervous system effects (nausea, dizziness and loss of coordination). Can be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts.

Potential health effects

Eyes Can cause irritation. Skin Prolonged or repeated contact can cause irritation. Can be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts. Ingestion Can cause irritation and central nervous system effects (nausea, dizziness and loss of coordination). Inhalation Can cause irritation of respiratory tract, central nervous system effects (nausea, dizziness and loss of coordination) and other health effects listed below. of Ingredients Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) Can cause irritation and corneal damage of eyes. Can cause irritation of mucous membranes, skin and upper respiratory tract. Skin contact: Can be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts. Acute overexposures Can cause headache central nervous system effects (nausea dizziness and loss of consciousness) and asphyxiation.

Additional information

Studies with experimental animals have found embryo toxicity and fetal toxicity. Toluene Can cause irritation of eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract. Skin contact: Can be absorbed though the skin. Acute overexposures: Can cause drowsiness (narcosis), respiratory arrest, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), coma and death. Chronic overexposures: Can cause liver damage, kidney damage, central nervous system damage, damage to the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) and reproductive harm. Solvents Can cause irritation of eyes, mucous membranes, skin and respiratory tract. Skin contact (prolonged or repeated) Can cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. Acute overexposures Can cause headaches, drowsiness (narcosis), liver damage, kidney damage and central nervous system effects (nausea, dizziness, loss of coordination and loss of consciousness). Chronic overexposures: Can cause loss of coordination, reduction in reaction times and central nervous system damage. Silica, amorphous Acute overexposures: Can cause dryness of eyes, nose and upper respiratory tract. Aluminum dust, fines and fumes Low health risk by inhalation. Generally considered to be biologically inert (milling, cutting, grinding).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

to the Product Asthma, chronic lung disease, and skin rashes.