WEST SYSTEM 205 Fast Hardener

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW HMIS Hazard Rating: Health - 3 Flammability - 1 Reactivity - 0 DANGER! Corrosive. Skin sensitizer. Moderate to severe skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant. May cause allergic reactions. Amber colored liquid with ammonia odor.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation

Potential health effects

ACUTE INHALATION:......................................... May cause respiratory tract irritation. Coughing and chest pain may result. CHRONIC INHALATION:.................................... May cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath or chest pain. ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: .................................... May cause strong irritation, redness. Possible mild corrosion. CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT:............................... Prolonged or repeated contact may cause an allergic reaction and possible sensitization in susceptible individuals. May be absorbed in harmful amounts. EYE CONTACT:..................................................... Moderate to severe irritation with possible tissue damage. Concentrated vapors can be absorbed in eye tissue and cause eye injury. Contact causes discomfort and possible corneal injury or conjunctivitis. INGESTION: ........................................................... Single dose oral toxicity is moderate. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation and pain. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:.................. Respiratory tract irritation. Skin irritation and redness. Possible allergic reaction seen as hives and rash. Eye irritation. Possible liver and kidney disorders upon long term skin absorption overexposures.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Chronic respiratory disease, asthma. Eye disease. Skin disorders and allergies.