Cove Base Construction Adhesive

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: A white to off-white paste product with a very slight ammonia odor. WARNING! May cause eye, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. This product contains ethylene glycol. Refer to other MSDS sections for other detailed information. Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: Vapors may be irritating to eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Inhalation may cause irritation to the respiratory tract (nose, mouth, mucous membranes). Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If ingested, may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depressed respiration. Ingestion may result in obstruction when material hardens. Aspiration of material into the lungs due to vomiting can cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. 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 results in irritation and 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, Skin Absorption, Inhalation Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Exposure: None known.