ARDEX TRM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! Corrosive. Causes eye burns. May cause skin burns. Contact with wet material or moist areas of the skin causes skin burns. Symptoms may be delayed. May cause respiratory irritation. Contains material that could cause lung damage. Possible cancer hazard – contains material which may cause cancer. Material Description : Gray powder. No odor.

Hazard pictograms

GHS Class: Eye Damage, Category 1 Skin Irritant, Category 2 Skin Sensitizer, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Category 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation, Category 4 Carcinogen, Category 1A

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful if inhaled May cause cancer by inhalation.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Store locked up. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with Local, State, Federal and Provincial regulations. Do not pour down drains. Emergency Overview: Irritant.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion. : Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption NO Skin and Eyes Yes Ingestion YES Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : May cause severe irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and reduced lung function. Skin : Direct contact may cause mild to severe irritation with possible burns. Contact with wet material or moist areas of the skin, causes skin burns. Skin thickening, cracking, or fissuring may also occur. Symptoms may be delayed. Eyes : Direct contact may strongly irritate or burn the eyes. Could cause blindness. Ingestion : May cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include burning pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure : Prolonged inhalation may cause adverse lung effects with symptoms including coughing, mucous production, and difficulty breathing. Repeated or prolonged inhalation if fine dusts may cause severe scarring of the lungs, a disease called silicosis, and alveolar proteinosis (lower lung disease). Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, and eventually severe respiratory impairment. Conditions aggravated by overexposure : Pre-existing skin, eye, and respiratory disorders. Carcinogenic status : Cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Potential health effects

Eye: May cause irritation, burns and permanent tissue damage. Skin: May cause irritation, dry skin, redness, discomfort or burns. Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause lung damage. Prolonged and repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis, a chronic lung disease characterized by fibrosis and scarring of the lung tissue resulting in a decrease in lung function, breathlesness, wheezing, coughing and sputum production. Ingestion: May cause irritation. Ingesting large amounts may cause injury. Signs/Symptoms: Product is alkali when wet, excessive and prolonged exposure can cause severe irritation, burns and permanent tissue damage. Aggravation of Pre-Existing Conditions: May aggravate pre-existing respiratory disorders, allergy, eczema, or skin conditions. OSHA Classification : This material is classified as hazardous under OHSA regulations (29 CFR Part 1910.1200). Target organs : Lungs; Eyes; Skin.

WHMIS Classification

Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class E (Corrosive Material)

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.