GE-GCF PART A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazard Overview

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage/Eye irritation category 2A, Skin irritation category 2, skin sensitizer category 1, Long term hazards to aquatic environment Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Elements and Precautionary Statements Exclamation Mark, Aquatic Toxicity

Hazard statements

Warning Causes serious eye irritation. Warning Causes skin irritation Warning May cause an allergic skin reaction Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P501 Dispose of contents/container to a waste disposal facility in accordance with local, state, federal or international laws Other Non-classifiable potential hazards Carcinogen category 2

HMIS® ratings

HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: B

Potential health effects

EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION BUT NO CORNEAL INJURY IS LIKELY. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR ALLERGIC SKIN RESPONSE. INGESTION: THIS MATERIAL HAS A PROBABLE LOW ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY. INHALATION: NO GUIDE FOR CONTROL KNOWN, HOWEVER, EXPOSURE TO HEATED VAPORS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE NOSE, THROAT OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES.. HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): EPOXY RESINS CAN CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY EXPOSURE THROUGH CONTACT OR HIGH CONCENTRATION OF VAPOR. EYES: INJURY IF UNLIKELY BUT STAIN FOR EVIDENCE OF CORNEAL INJURY.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR OTHER ALLERGIC AILMENTS. CARCINOGENICITY OSHA: NO NTP: yes IARC: yes ADDITIONAL CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION: crystalline silica is listed by IARC as a group I carcinogen (lung) based on sufficient evidence in occupationally exposed humans and sufficient evidence in animals. Crystalline Silica is also listed by the NTP as a known human carcinogen