BELZONA 1111 (SUPER METAL) - SOLIDIFIER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Light gray. Paste. Amine odor. DANGER. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin and eye burns. May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. May cause allergic skin or respiratory reaction. A component of the product may affect the liver, kidneys and respiratory system. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Combustible liquid - Class IIIB. Prevent the product from entering into soil, drains, sewers, ditches or waterways.

Potential health effects

INHALATION Toxic by inhalation. Exposure to vapors may result in irritation of the mucous membrane and the respiratory system; in severe cases burns may occur. Inhalation of phenol vapors may cause pulmonary edema (fluid on the lungs). INGESTION Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion is not normally an exposure risk arising from professional applications. Inadvertent ingestion of small amounts of this product through poor hygiene or cross contamination may cause irritation or burns of the mouth, throat and stomach. SKIN CONTACT Harmful in contact with skin. Contact with skin or any living tissue may cause burns, in severe cases complete tissue destruction may occur. This product contains components that may be absorbed through the skin (see Section 8). Adsorption of phenolic solutions through the skin can be rapid causing effects on the central nervous system, heart and kidneys, resulting in convulsions, coma, cardiac disorders, respiratory failure, collapse. The effects may be delayed. Prolonged or repeated exposure may result in liver and kidney damage. EYE CONTACT Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation with corneal injury, which may result in permanent impairment of vision. Product vapor in low concentrations can cause tearing, conjunctivitis and corneal edema when absorbed into the tissue of the eye from the atmosphere. Low vapor concentrations of many amines can cause a visual disturbance known as 'blue haze' or 'halo vision'. Vision becomes foggy or blurred, objects may appear bluish, and halos may be seen around lights. Symptoms may be delayed. Eye discomfort or pain may not be experienced by affected persons. The effect normally clears up within a day and causes no permanent injury. The visual disturbance could contribute to accidents.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Skin absorption. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. TARGET ORGANS Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system, lungs. Liver. Kidneys. MEDICAL SYMPTOMS Contact with skin or any living tissue may cause burns, in severe cases complete tissue destruction may occur. Repeated contact with the skin may cause dermatitis or allergic skin reaction. Onset of symptoms may be delayed. Extreme irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, including burning and tearing. Inhalation may result in asthmatic symptoms, wheezing and a tightness of the chest. May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation. 1 7 / MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS Skin contact constitutes a pronounced hazard. Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should only be employed in processes in which this product is used under appropriate medical supervision. Persons with a history of asthma, allergies or chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not risk exposure to respiratory sensitizers. CARCINOGENICITY Not available for the mixture, however none of the components in concentrations of 0.1% or greater are listed as carcinogens according to