General Information
Revision date
2011-06-09
Product name
POLYFLOC AE1138
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Area
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GE Betz, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. May cause moderate irritation to the eyes. May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Exposure may cause dizziness, headache, CNS depression and chemical pneumonitis. DOT hazard is not applicable Odor Slight Hydrocarbon; Appearance White To Off-White, Emulsion Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam--Avoid water if possible. ********************************************************************************
Potential health effects
ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS
Principle Routes of Exposure
May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: May cause moderate irritation to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure;May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Exposure may cause dizziness, headache, CNS depression and chemical pneumonitis. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mental confusion, dizziness and lethargy. Small amounts aspirated during ingestion or vomiting may cause lung injury, possibly leading to death. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause CNS depression and/or defatting-type dermatitis.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Excessive dermal exposure causes defatting and drying of skin. Excessive inhalation of vapors causes dizziness, headache and nausea.
