Grey MTA Plus Powder

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time increase the risk of developing lung diseases. Dust or splashes from the mixture may cause permanent eye damage. Dust has an irritating effect on moist skin. Prolonged contact may cause burns. Routes of Signs and Symptoms Single, Repeated, or Severity (Mild, Acute and Chronic Health Effect(s) of Target Exposure Lifetime Exposure Moderate, Severe) hazardous component Organ(s) Eye Can cause eye immediate or Single Mild - delayed irritation of cornea. Skin Exposure may cause drying of Single Mild Acute irritation to skin and mucous - the skin with mild irritations. membranes. Can aggravate other skin Discomfort or pain cannot be conditions. relied upon to alert a person to a hazardous skin exposure. Inhalation Exposure may cause irritation Single Mild Frequent inhalation of large quantities, over Lung to the moist mucous a long period of time increases the risk of membranes of the nose, lung diseases. throat, and upper respiratory sustem Ingestion Internal discomfort or ill Single Mild Acute irritation - effects are possible if large quantities are swallowed. Other - = -

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases may be aggravated by inhalation Carcinogenicity (IARC, NTP): None known

Environmental effects

Powder with moisture hardens into a solid mass that is not biodegradable.