INSWOOL-HP BULK

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview WARNING Harmful in contact with eyes. Cancer hazard. Irritating to skin. Irritating to respiratory system. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact. Eye contact may result in corneal injury. Contact may irritate or burn eyes. Do not get this material in contact with eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Avoid contact with the skin. Frequent or prolonged contact may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. Inhalation May cause cancer by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause toxic effects. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. For additional information on inhalation hazards, see Section 11 of this safety data sheet. Ingestion Target organs Components of the product may be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Do not ingest. Eyes. Skin.

Potential chronic health

Conjunctiva. Frequent or prolonged contact may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. This product has the potential for generation of respirable dust during handling and use. Dust may contain respirable crystalline silica. Overexposure to dust may result in pneumocononiosis, a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of mineral dust, which can lead to fibrotic changes to the lung tissue, or silicosis, a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of silica dust, which can lead to inflammation and fibrosis of the lung tissue. Occupational exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica should be monitored and controlled. Signs and symptoms Conjunctivitis. Corneal damage. Defatting of the skin. Irritating to mouth, throat, and stomach. Skin irritation. Rash.

Environmental effects

May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.