RUBBER ADHESIVE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Appearance, form, odor: Amber liquid with hydrocarbon odor DANGER! Extremely Flammable. Eye, skin and respiratory irritant. May cause central nervous system effects. Based on animal studies, potential reproductive effects.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye. Skin. Inhalation (breathing), skin absorption Symptoms of acute overexposure Skin: May be absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. Has a drying effect; may irritate. Eyes: Irritant Inhalation Causes irritation of the mouth,nose,and throat. Central Nervous System Depression signs/symptoms can include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness and unconsciousness. Ingestion: May cause gastric distress (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Aspiration (breathing) of vomitus into lungs may result in pneumonitis. Effects of Chronic Exposure: May cause dermatitis. Overexposure to methyl ethyl ketone and n-hexane may cause peripheral nerve damage (that of arms and legs) and result in muscular weakness and loss of sensation. Long term overexposure to solvents have been associated with lung, liver and kidney damage. Medical Conditions Recognized as Being Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting pulmonary and dermatological disorders. Other: Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal