Boron Nitride Water Based Paint

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Product is an odorless white liquid. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Keep individuals not involved in the cleanup out of the area. Dike with earth, sand, or other non- reactive material to prevent spread of release. Collect released product with a vacuum system or by absorption with a absorbent designed for water based materials. Place in appropriate containers for disposal. The components of the product are inert and not expected to present an environmental hazard. 3. Hazards Identification (continued) Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause irritation. Skin Contact: May cause irritation. Skin Absorption: Not absorbed through the intact skin. Ingestion: No known effects. Inhalation: Dusts generated after drying may cause irritation. Chronic & Carcinogenicity: Prolonged exposures to high concentrations of boron nitride and/or clay dusts may cause a benign pneumoconiosis. The product is not known to be a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen. Dusts may possibly aggravate pre-existing lung and skin disorders.