Minimal Expansion Foam

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Gases under pressure Liquefied gas

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

When exposed to extreme heat or hot surfaces, vapors may decompose to harmful or fatal corrosive gases such as hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride and possibly phosgene.