GAF M-Thane Part B

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Pictogram Signal word: Danger Hazard statement(s) Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes eye irritation Harmful if inhaled May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/vapors/ spray. Avoid breathing mist. Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. . CONTAINS ISOCYANATES. INHALATION OF ISOCYANATE MISTS OR VAPORS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, BREATHLESSNESS, CHEST DISCOMFORT AND REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION. OVEREXPOSURE WELL ABOVE THE PEL MAY RESULT IN BRONCHITIS, BRONCHIAL SPASMS AND PULMONARY EDEMA. LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO ISOCYANATES HAS BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE, INCLUDING REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION WHICH MAY BE PERMANENT. ACUTE OR CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO ISOCYANATES MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION IN SOME INDIVIDUALS, RESULTING IN ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTIONS INCLUDING WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING. ANIMAL TESTS INDICATE THAT SKIN CONTACT MAY PLAY A ROLE IN CAUSING RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION. ANIMAL TESTS AND OTHER RESEARCH INDICATE THAT SKIN CONTACT WITH MDI MAY PLAY A ROLE IN CAUSING RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. SKIN OR EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CARCINOGENICITY: Not applicable.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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