PVC SOLVENT CEMENTS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This is a an extremely flammable liquid with an ether-like odor. This product comes in a variety of colors. Inhalation overexposures to the vapors of this product can cause central-nervous system effects {¢.g., dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and headaches). This product can be mildly to severely irritating to the eyes, skin, and other contaminated tissue. Vapors of this product are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flashback to a leak or open container. Tetrahydrofuran, a component of this product, Is known to form explosive peroxides under certain circumstances. Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment {and have appropriate fire protection) suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OVEREXPOSURE OF BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of occupational overexposure are inhalation and | HAZARDOUS MATERIA. INFORMATION SYSTEM contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product, via route of exposure, are as follows: HEAI 2 INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors, mists, or sprays of this product can TH (BLUE) be irritating to the nose, throat, mucous membranes, and other tissues of the respiraiory system. Symptoms of overexposure can ye coughing, sneezing, and shortness of breath. Additionally, components of this product are central nervous system depressants. FLAMMABILITY (RED) | 3 Symptoms of overexposure can include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and general anesthetic effects. Inhalation of high concentrations of this product (as may occur in a poorly-ventilated area) may be fatal. Based on studies involving test animals, Tetrahydroturan, a | |REACTIVITY cve.wow)| 1 component of this product, may cause liver and kidney damage after tong-term inhalation overexposures. This product must be used with adequate ventilation, Mechanical | [PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT [°° exhaust may be needed. Ensure exposure to vapors is minimized by use of appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal ees =| Resewerony | HANDS gov protective equipment, as described in the remainder of this document. WITH : Contact with this product can be g * _._initating to contaminated skin and eyes. Vapors of this product can {| Uo of cy aN pac ge SN EESE LION Skin absorption is not raported to be a significant route of expoeure for any component of this INGESTION: ingestion Is not anticipated to be a significant route of occupational overexposure for this product. If Ingestion occurs, refer to Section