POLYFLOC AE1701

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. May cause moderate irritation to the eyes. Vapors, gases, mists or aerosols may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness and headache. DOT hazard: ORS (when container > RQ) Odor Slight Ammonia; 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, foam or water ********************************************************************************

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;Vapors, gases, mists or aerosols may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness and headache. 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.