EPOXY HARDENER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW This information is based on findings from related or similar materials.  Appearance: Light straw colored liquid, ammonia or amine odor  Corrosive to skin and eyes  Toxic by skin absorption, inhalation and ingestion  May cause skin and respiratory sensitization

Potential health effects

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Skin absorption. Eye CORROSIVE. Direct contact with eyes will cause severe burns and may cause permanent damage, including blindness. Skin CORROSIVE. Contact causes skin burning and may cause permanent skin damage (scarring). Contact may cause skin sensitization, and allergic reaction which becomes evident on re-exposure to this material. Toxic if absorbed through skin. Ingestion TOXIC. This material may be fatal if swallowed. Corrosive and may cause severe and permanent damage to mouth, throat and stomach. Inhalation Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of vapor or aerosol may cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). Exposure to high concentrations could result in severe respiratory irritation, liver and kidney damage, and even death. May cayse respiratory sensitization in susceptible individuals. Sub-Chronic Effects Chronic phenol poisoning in industry is rare. Symptoms, however, have included vomiting, difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite, dermatitis, dark urine, discolored skin, general weakness, loss of body weight, enlarged liver and kidney damage. Carcinogenicity This material contains formaldehyde which is listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a group 1 cancer-causing agent (carcinogenic to humans). Formaldehyde is listed by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. It is also listed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) as a suspected human carcinogen (Group A2). The US Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA), in its formaldehyde standard (29CFR 1910.1048), considers formaldehyde a carcinogen. NOTE: Refer to Section 11, Toxicological Information for details