KRETUS Polyurethane HS or PUHS or HS, Part B

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Inhalation -- Acute toxicity: Category 4 Respiratory Sensitization: Category 1 Skin Sensitization: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Respiratory: Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure Inhalation (Lungs): Category 2 Danger Harmful if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled, damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure, respiratory irritation, and allergic skin reaction.

Prevention

Avoid breathing fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection that meets the requirements in OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) or regional standards.

Response

In case of fire, use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam for extinction IF ON SKIN (or hair), Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED, immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed and locked in a cool, well-ventilated place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant following applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

2.3 Other hazards

None known

Further information

Inhalation: Isocyanate vapors or mist at concentrations above the exposure limits or guidelines can cause a burning sensation and irritate the mucous membranes in the nose, throat, and lungs, resulting in symptoms of running nose, sore throat, coughing, chest discomfort, shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. Persons with specific pre- existing as well as non-specific bronchial hyperreactivity can respond to concentrations of isocyanate below the exposure limit or guidelines with asthma or asthma-like symptoms. Exposure above these limits or guidelines may lead to bronchitis, bronchial spasm and fluid in lungs (pulmonary edema). Some persons may see a delay of these symptoms up to several hours after exposure, and these effects are usually reversible. Skin: May cause skin irritation with symptoms of reddening, itching and swelling. Can cause sensitization with symptoms of reddening, itching, swelling and rash. Cured material is difficult to remove from the skin. Eye: May cause eye irritation with symptoms of reddening, tearing, stinging and swelling, particularly with product vapor, mists or aerosol. May cause temporary corneal injury. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract with symptoms that include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Carcinogenicity: No carcinogenic substances as defined by IARC, NTP and/or OSHA. See Section 12 for Ecological Information.