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General Information
Revision date
2001-01-05
Product name
WEST SYSTEM 404 High-Density Filler
Chemical name
Calcium Metasilicate, silicon dioxide blend
CAS No.
13983-17-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Calcium Metasilicate, silicon dioxide blend
Manufacturer Name
Gougeon Brothers, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Gougeon Brothers, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW HMIS Hazard Rating: Health - 1 Flammability - 0 Reactivity - 0 CAUTION! Avoid excessive inhalation of dust. Avoid eye contact. Can cause respiratory irritation. Can cause eye and skin irritation. Off-white powder, low odor.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, eye and skin contact
Potential health effects
ACUTE INHALATION:......................................... If exposure limits are exceeded, the respiratory tract may become irritated. May cause shortness of breath, coughing, and/or chest tightness due to temporarily physically overloading the lungs. CHRONIC INHALATION:.................................... May aggravate existing respiratory conditions. ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: .................................... May cause mechanical irritation and dryness of exposed skin. CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT: ............................... Repeated exposure may cause dermatitis due to drying of the skin. EYE CONTACT:..................................................... Causes mechanical irritation, redness and tearing. INGESTION: ........................................................... Non-hazardous upon incidental ingestion. Potential mild irritant to the gastro-intestinal tract if excessive quantity is ingested. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: .................. Respiratory tract irritation, eye irritation, skin irritation and dryness.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Skin and respiratory conditions, such as dermatitis, bronchitis and asthma.