PremARC 1 C Spray

Hazard statements

Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 4 Harmful if inhaled. Skin irritation: Category 2 Causes skin irritation. Respiratory sensitization: Category 1 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 1 Causes damage to organs (Respiratory Tract) through prolonged or exposure: (Respiratory Tract) repeated exposure if inhaled. Skin sensitization: Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 1 May cause an allergic skin reaction. exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory system) May cause respiratory irritation. Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Suspected of causing cancer. Flammability: Category 4 Combustible Liquid.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. Keep cool. No Smoking. Sprayed or heated material harmful if inhaled. Toxic fumes may be released in fire situations. Elevated temperatures can cause hazardous polymerization. Material reacts with water, releasing carbon dioxide which can cause pressure buildup and rupture of closed containers. Isolate area. Keep upwind of spill. Avoid breathing dust, mist, gas, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear appropriate respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eyewear. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash skin and face thoroughly after handling. DANGER! This product is a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause severe eye irritation. May cause slight temporary corneal injury. Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause severe skin irritation with local redness and discomfort. May stain skin. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Skin Sensitization: Skin contact may cause an allergic skin reaction. Animal studies have shown that skin contact with isocyanates may play a role in respiratory sensitization Inhalation: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to low volatility. However certain operations may generate vapor or mist concentrations sufficient to cause respiratory irritation and other adverse effects. Such operations include those in which the material is heated, sprayed, or otherwise mechanically dispersed such as drumming, venting, or pumping. Excessive exposure to isocyanates may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract and lungs, fluid in the lungs. Effects may be delayed. Decreased lung function has been associated with overexposure to isocyanates. Respiratory Sensitization: May cause allergic respiratory response. Reexposure to extremely low isocyanate concentrations may cause allergic respiratory reactions in individuals already sensitized. Asthma-like symptoms may include coughing, difficult breathing and a feeling of tightness in the chest. Occasionally, breathing difficulties may be life threatening. Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. Effects of Repeated Exposure: Tissue injury in the upper respiratory tract and lungs has been observed in laboratory animals after repeated excessive exposures to MDI/polymeric MDI aerosols.

Cancer information

For MDI: Lung tumors have been observed in laboratory animals exposed to respirable aerosol droplets of MDI/Polymeric MDI (6 mg/m3) for their lifetime. Tumors occurred concurrently with respiratory irritation and lung injury. Current exposure guidelines are expected to protect against these effects reported for MDI. For Napthalene: Caused cancer in laboratory animals, but the relevance to humans is uncertain. Based on assessment of the components. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects: MDI/polymeric MDI did not cause birth defects in animals; other fetal effects occurred only at doses toxic to the mother