Adhesive

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R36/37/38. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

Precautionary statements

S2, S23, S26, S38, S24/25. Keep out of reach of children. Do not breathe vapours. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

SUSDP Classification

S5

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear pink liquid or clear gel, depending on product. Odour: Sharp, irritating odour.

Health hazards

irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: Prolonged and repeated overexposure to vapours may provide allergic reactions with asthma-like symptoms in sensitive individuals. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Cyanoacrylate adhesive is a very fast setting and strong adhesive. It bonds human tissue including skin in seconds. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is an oral irritant. Symptoms may include burning sensation and reddening of skin in mouth and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. This revision issued March, Page: 2 2022 of This revision issued: March 2014 Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: ASCC: Hydroquinone is classified by ASCC as a Class 3 Carcinogen, possibly carcinogenic to humans. See the ASCC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: Methyl Methacrylate Homopolymer is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. Hydroquinone is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.