BELZONA 4131 (MAGMA-SCREED) SOLIDIFIER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Light (or pale). Amber. Amine odor. DANGER. Causes skin and eye burns. May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. May cause allergic skin or respiratory reaction. Possible reproductive hazard; contains a component that may cause impaired fertility. Possible developmental hazard; contains a component that may cause harm to the unborn child. A component of the product may affect the central nervous system. Combustible liquid - Class IIIB. Prevent the product from entering into soil, drains, sewers, ditches or waterways.

Potential health effects

INHALATION Exposure to vapors may result in irritation of the mucous membrane and the respiratory system; in severe cases burns may occur. INGESTION 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. May be harmful if swallowed. SKIN CONTACT 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 11). May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. EYE CONTACT Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation with corneal injury, which may result in permanent impairment of vision. Vapor may irritate eyes. 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 Skin Eyes Central nervous system Respiratory system, lungs 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. Inhalation of vapor, skin absorption and ingestion may result in symptoms of central nervous system depression, such as headache, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting. Inhalation may result in asthmatic symptoms, wheezing and a tightness of the chest. Extreme irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, including burning and tearing. 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