MBR Flashing Cement Cartridges

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Base is a thick black liquid that may have kerosene odor. Activator is a brown liquid that may have a musty or slight petroleum odor. Base and activator for this kit are in the form of dual-tube cartridges. Flammable liquid. Solvents contained in this product evaporate and form vapor (fumes) which can catch fire and burn with explosive violence. Invisible vapor spreads easily and can be set on fire by many sources such as cigarettes, pilot lights, welding equipment, electrical motors and switches, and static discharge. Fire hazard is greater as liquid temperature rises. The activator is an isocyanate which is a respiratory sensitizer. Do not inhale vapors or dust; see Section 8.

Potential health effects

Summary Prolonged and excessive exposures to solvent fumes can result in nausea and dizziness and central nervous system damage. Asphalt and its fumes can irritate skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract. Exposure to vapors from activator may be irritating to the eyes, respiratory passages, and mucous membranes. Inhalation Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, nausea, and dizziness may occur. Prolonged breathing of vapor may cause fatigue, drowsiness, unconsciousness and even death. Activator is harmful if inhaled when sprayed or heated. Activator is a respiratory sensitizer. Severe overexposure to the activator may lead to pulmonary edema. MDI can induce respiratory sensitization with asthma-like symptoms including chronic cough, tightness of chest with difficulty in breathing. Skin Contact with base may cause temporary irritation or redness may occur. Contact with hot materials can cause thermal burns. Contact with activator may cause irritation or an allergic reaction. Ingestion Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances. An aspiration hazard may exist which could cause chemical pneumonitis which is sometimes fatal. Eyes Irritation, redness, and burning in eyes may occur. Exposure to the activator may cause slight transient corneal injury. Ears Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Exposure) Inhalation, skin, and eye contact. Target Organs Upper respiratory passages, skin, and eyes.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing chronic respiratory, skin, or eye diseases or conditions.