ARDEX MC RAPID Hardener

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! Combustible liquid and vapor. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Contains components that may be easily absorbed through the skin. May cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract if vapors are inhaled. May cause allergic respiratory or skin reactions. Keep away from heat and flame. Do NOT get into eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do NOT breathe vapor. Do NOT swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. Clean contaminated clothing before reuse. Keep container tightly closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. Material Description : Yellow liquid with amine odor. OSHA Classification : This material is classified as hazardous under OHSA regulations (29 CFR Part 1910.1200).

WHMIS Classification

This material is a controlled product under the criteria specified in the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material) Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material) Class E (Corrosive).`

Potential health effects

Target organs : Kidneys, Liver.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption YES Skin and Eyes Yes Ingestion YES Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : Vapors are harmful if inhaled. May cause severe irritation to the respiratory system producing coughing and difficulty breathing. Inhalation may cause an allergic respiratory reaction Skin : Causes burns if in contact with the skin. Harmful if absorbed through the skin in significant amounts. Contains components which are easily absorbed through the skin. Contact may cause an allergic skin reaction. Eyes : Causes burns if in contact with the eyes. Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to the mouth, throat and digestive tract. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure : Prolonged inhalation may cause adverse lung effects with symptoms including coughing and shortness of breath. Some individuals may experience a sensitization reaction of the skin or of the respiratory system after an initial exposure. Subsequent exposures may cause a hypersensitive skin reaction (rash, swelling) or asthma. Conditions aggravated by overexposure : Pre-existing skin, eye, and respiratory disorders. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : Respiratory or skin sensitization. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.