Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone - Revision 10/08/2014 Transparent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: A(n) clear paste product with a very slight ammonia odor. WARNING! May cause eye, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. This product contains ethylene glycol. Refer to other MSDS sections for other detailed information. Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact May cause eye irritation. Signs and symptoms may include pain, tears, swelling, redness and blurred vision. Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis, drying and defatting due to the solvent properties. Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation may cause irritation to the respiratory tract (nose, mouth, mucous membranes). Inhalation of mist or dried residue causes irritation of respiratory system. Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If ingested, may cause depressed respiration. Ingestion of ethylene glycol can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and if ingested in sufficient quantities, death. Effects Of Overexposure - Chronic Hazards: Prolonged or repeated contact with skin can cause defatting of the skin, which may lead to dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause skin, respiratory, kidney and liver damage. Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause irritation and possibly dermatitis. Prolonged, repeated, or high exposures may cause weakness and depression of the central nervous system. Ethylene Glycol may cause kidney and liver damage upon prolonged and repeated overexposures. Studies have shown that repeated inhalation of ethylene glycol has produced adverse cardiovascular changes in laboratory animals. Ethylene glycol has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animals.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact, Inhalation, Eye Contact Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Exposure: None known. Carcinogenicity: None