HMIS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: WARNING! Irritant. Potential Sensitizer

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential health effects

Eye: Can cause moderate irritation, burning sensation, tearing, redness, and swelling. Overexposure may cause lacrimation, conjunctivitis, corneal damage and permanent injury. Skin: Can cause skin irritation; itching, redness, rashes, hives, burning, and swelling. Allergic reactions are possible. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident on reexposure to this material. Inhalation: Respiratory tract irritant. High concentration may cause dizziness, headache, and anesthetic effects. May cause respiratory sensitization with asthma-like symptoms in susceptible individuals. Ingestion: Causes irritation, a burning sensation of the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract and abdominal pain.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged skin contact may lead to burning associated with severe reddening, swelling, and possible tissue destruction. Signs/Symptoms: Overexposure can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Target Organs: Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Aggravation of Pre-Existing Individuals with pre-existing skin disorders, asthma, allergies or known Conditions: sensitization may be more susceptible to the effects of this product. Isocyanate exposure levels must be monitored. Medical supervision of all employees who handle or come in contact with isocyanates is recommended (i.e. FEV, FVC). This should include pre-employment and periodic medical examinations. Persons with asthmatic-type conditions, chronic bronchitis, other chronic respiratory diseases, recurrent skin eczema or sensitization should be excluded from working with this product. Once sensitized no further exposure can be permitted. MSDS