Intek MTI-1046

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance/Odor

Gold, yellow, or black fibrous glass blanket, board, or formed shape with or without facings. No significant odor. Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause temporary upper respiratory irritation and/or congestionremove individual to fresh air. SUMMARY: Breathing dust from this product may cause a scratchy throat, congestion, and slight coughing. Getting dust or fibres on the skin, or in the eyes may cause itching, rash, or redness. Additional health and safety information is provided in Section 11 of this material safety data sheet. In high temperature applications, treatment, curing, or in geographic areas of high heat and humidity, this product may release gases irritating to the eyes, nose and throat. In confined or poorly ventilated areas, use air supplied respirators during the first heatup cycles. INHALATION: Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, coughing, and congestion may occur in extreme exposures. Severe irritation of the mouth, nose, and throat, as well as signs of central nervous system depression (drowsiness, dizziness, headache), may occur upon inhalation of vapours or gases. SKIN: Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur. INGESTION: This product is not intended to be ingested (eaten). If ingested, it may cause temporary irritation to the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract. EYES: Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur. EARS: Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur. PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY (EXPOSURE): Inhalation (breathing dust, fibres, or vapours), skin, and eye contact. TARGET ORGANS: Nose (nasal passages), throat, lungs, skin, eyes.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

EXPOSURE: Preexisting chronic respiratory, skin, or eye diseases or conditions.