CC-916 Product Series

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

space Emergency overview space Contact with this material can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition/burning may produce toxic gases and fumes. Closed containers may rupture when exposed to high temperatures, or when the product has been contaminated with water. Avoid breathing hot mists and vapors. This product contains a respiratory and skin sensitizer. Causes respiratory tract irritation and may cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause permanent respiratory damage. Product vapors are potentially irritating to skin. May cause allergic skin reaction and dermatitis. space Potential health effects Eyes space This product may cause irritation to the eyes. May cause temporary corneal injury. Skin space This product may cause irritation to the skin. Isocyanates may react with skin protein and moisture to cause itching, reddening, swelling, scaling or blistering. Individuals previously sensitized to this material may experience these symptoms from exposure to very small amounts of liquid or vapor. Inhalation This product may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Single large does, and/or repeated exposures, may lead to sensitization to diisocyanates or polyisocyanates (asthma or asthma-like symptoms), causing an individual to experience adverse effects at exposure levels well below exposure limits or guidelines. Symptoms may include chest tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing or asthmatic attack, and may be delayed up to several hours. Extreme asthmatic reactions can be life threatening. Once sensitized, an individual may experience adverse symptoms upon exposure to dust, cold air or other irritants. Sensitization can last several months, years or be permanent in some cases. space Ingestion Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. This product may produce corrosive damage to the gastrointestinal tract if it is swallowed. Small amounts of this product, if aspirated into the lungs, may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury. space Target organs space The lungs and skin may be targeted and damaged by components of this product. Signs and symptoms space Signs and symptoms of overexposure to this product include headache, irritation of upper respiratory tract, asthmatic symptoms, chest tightness, breathing difficulty, coughing, sore throat, eye irritation, skin irritation and/or diarrhea. space Hazard statements . This product contains Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate (MDI) which is a potential skin sensitizer and has been shown to alter cells in certain experiments. Although inconclusive, these cellular changes are thought to indicate potential carcinogenicity. Risk to your health depends on duration and concentration of exposure.