GE5000 RTV SILICONE RUBBER COMPOUND

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1¡ EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system depression. Ammonia odor Translucent solid

Potential health effects

INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. SKIN CONTACT: Uncured product contact will irritate lips, gums and tongue. Uncured product contact may irritate the skin. May be absorbed through skin and produce effects as listed under "Ingestion". INHALATION: Causes mild respiratory irritation. Applies only in uncured state. COPYRIGHT GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. page: 2 May also cause other effects as listed under "Ingestion". EYE CONTACT: Uncured product contact irritates eyes.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing skin or respiratory diseases. SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: Central nervous system Skin CHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY: This product or one of its ingredients present 0.1% or more is NOT listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. PRODUCTS/INGREDIENTS This space reserved for special use.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Oral. Dermal - skin. Eyes. Inhalation. Absorption through skin. OTHER: Methanol released during curing. This product contains methylpolysiloxanes which can generate formaldehyde at approximately 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150'C) and above, in atmospheres which contain oxygen. Formaldehyde is a skin and respiratory sensitizer, eye and throat irritant, acute toxicant, and potential cancer hazard. An MSDS for formaldehyde is available from GE Silicones. 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------