MEK Solution of Epoxy Resin Mixture

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview: Brown to opaque viscous liquid. Solvent odor. Extremely flammable. Vapor may cause flash fire. May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause central nervous system effects; may MX392, MX-392, MX392M72 KANEKA CORP, F2-E8-E00(J), #02838(KTC), Nov29 2006(2/7) cause respiratory tract irritation. Aspiration hazard. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Evacuate area. Vapor explosion hazard. Vapors may travel a long distance; ignition and/or flashback may occur. Warn public of downwind explosion hazard. Keep upwind of spill. Stay out of low areas. Toxic fumes may be released in fire situations.

Health hazards

Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Flammability hazards: Highly flammable. In use, may form flammable and/or explosive vapor-air mixture. Extreme risk of vapor ignition at normal handling temperatures. The vapor is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible.

Environmental hazards

Release of large quantities of this product to a terrestrial or aquatic environment may cause harm to contaminated plants and animals. Inhalation: Excessive exposure to solvent(s) may cause respiratory irritation and central nervous system depression. Skin and Eyes: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin irritation. Repeated contact may cause drying or flaking of skin. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. May cause moderate eye irritation. May cause slight corneal injury. Vapors may irritate eyes. Ingestion: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be low.