THERMOSET HARDENER NO. 71

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity OralCategory 4 - 36.1% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity. Acute toxicity Dermal Category 3 - 38.2% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity. Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Kidney, Liver Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.(Kidney, Liver) Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required. 300000004138 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with waste/disposal laws and regulations of your country or particular locality.

2.3 Other hazards

This product contains component(s) which have the following warnings; however based on the GHS classification criteria of your country or locale, the product mixture may be outside the respective category(s). Acute: Vapor harmful; may affect the brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. May cause central nervous system depression characterized by the following progressive steps: headache, dizziness, staggering gait, confusion, unconsciousness or coma. Dermal absorption possible. May be severely irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Eye contact may cause severe eye damage, including vision disturbances, corneal damage, and blindness. May cause lung damage. Chronic: May cause long-term lung damage. May cause conjunctivitis or other adverse eye effects. IARC has designated styrene to be in Group 2B - possibly carcinogenic to humans. Overexposure to styrene has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in humans, and may aggravate pre-existing disorders of these organs: central nervous system effects, mild effects on color vision, effects on hearing, respiratory tract damage. The following additional effects have been associated with overexposure to styrene in lab animals: reversible kidney effects, liver damage, testis damage. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reactions with susceptible persons.