BDC 9510 - PART A - ISOCYANATE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity 4 (Inhalation - mist) Skin Sensitization 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure 3 (irritating to respiratory system) Aquatic Acute 3 Eye Damage/Irritation 2a

Hazard statements

Flammable Harmful if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Prevention

Wear eye/face protection. Wear protective gloves. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapors. Avoid release to the environment. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks – No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take Precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

If eye or skin irritation or rash occurs: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry chemical poser, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2) for extinction

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Keep cool

Precautionary statements

Disposal) Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

2.3 Other hazards

No specific dangers known According to Regulation 1994 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 Emergency overview WARNING: The product may be toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not release any waste streams to surface water (to rain water ditch, for example). May cause sensitization by skin contact. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CONTAINS ISOCYANATES. INHALATION OF ISOCYANATE MISTS OR VAPORS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, BREATHLESSNESS, CHEST DISCOMFORT AND REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION. OVEREXPOSURE WELL ABOVE THE PEL MAY RESULT IN BRONCHITIS, BRONCHIAL SPASMS AND PULMONARY EDEMA. LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO ISOCYANATES HAS BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE, INCLUDING REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION WHICH MAY BE PERMANENT. ACUTE OR CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO ISOCYANATES MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION IN SOME INDIVIDUALS, RESULTING IN ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTIONS INCLUDING WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING. ANIMAL TESTS INDICATE THAT SKIN CONTACT MAY PLAY A ROLE IN CAUSING RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Wear protective clothing. Wear full face shield if splashing hazard exists.