KIM Krystol Internal Membrane Concrete Waterproofing Admixture

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Inhalation and Ingestion Emergency Overview:  Grey, odorless and fine powder. It is not combustible or explosive. Short-term exposure to the dry powder presents little or no hazard. May irritate eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure of sufficient duration to wet product or to dry product on moist areas of body, can cause caustic burn.  This product may contain crystalline quartz from sand (silicon dioxide). Crystalline quartz is classified as a carcinogen by IARC and NTP; it is a suspected human carcinogen by ACGIH. The major route of entry is inhalation. Although this product contains less than 0.003% of respirable silica dust, well ventilate area and respirator is recommended. WHMIS Symbol: D2A, toxic; E, Corrosive Globally Harmonized System (GHS):

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity Category 4; Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1; Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1; Skin Sensitizer Category 1B; Carcinogenicity Category 1.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Harmful if contact with skin Harmful if inhaled. Cause severe skin burns and eye damage (when product is wet). May cause allergy or asthmatic symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin May cause cancer (inhalation of respirable silica dust)