Plumbset Putty

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Protective Equipment

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS (Canada) Transport Not classified as a hazardous Not Controlled Not Regulated chemical Emergency Overview: Product may burn when heated or if involved in a fire. Prolonged contact with skin may cause irritation. Contact with the eyes may cause mild irritation.

Appearance/Odor

beige colored putty with mild petroleum odor USA: This product is not a hazardous chemical as defined by 29 CFR1910.1200, OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Canada: This is not a controlled product under WHMIS. European Union (EU): This product is not classified as dangerous/hazardous according to according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. While this product is not considered hazardous, this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product.

Potential health effects

ACUTE (short term): see Section 8 for exposure controls

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact. Inhalation: Inhalation is not expected with normal use. Extreme heating of the product can release irritating vapors. Symptoms of irritation include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness and pain in the upper respiratory tract. Ingestion: Components of the product have low oral toxicity. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if swallowed. Skin: Prolonged contact with the skin may cause mild irritation and defatting of the skin. Eye: Direct eye contact causes mild irritation.

Long term hazards

see Section 11 for additional toxicological data Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis. by Exposure:

Interactions with other chemicals

May react with strong oxidizing agents.

Environmental effects

Not available