M. Graham & Co. Gouache Color

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA 2.1. Health Risks and Systems of Exposure Inhalation: None expected under normal use. Eye Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may be irritating to eyes. Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may be irritating to skin. Ingestion: May cause irritation or pain to gastrointestinal system. Carcinogenicity: Certain components and some pigments may be linked to carcinogenic response in testing.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None Known

2.3 Other hazards

CADMIUM (CAS NO. 7440-43-9): Cadmium Compounds are classified by IARC, NTP and OSHA as probably carcinogenic in humans through inhalation. OSHA also classifies such compounds as causing lung and kidney disease. Pigmentary cadmium compounds have been shown to be significantly less biologically available and active the other compounds. Adverse effects of this mixture as an artists’ color have not been demonstrated. This material should not be applied by spray due to potential for harmful effects in the lungs if inhaled. WARNING This product contains a chemical know to the state California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not spray apply. Keep out of reach of children. Applies to: Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Red Deep, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Yellow Light. COBALT (CAS NO. 7440-48-4): Individuals hypersensitive to cobalt may develop asthma, bronchitis, or shortness of breath. May cause skin sensitization. Cobalt compounds, when used as anti-foams, have caused cardiac damage when ingested with large quantities of fluids. IARC lists cobalt and cobalt compounds as possible human carcinogens and notes inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in humans based upon animal studies. The cobalt compound in this product has not been specifically identified as a possible carcinogen. WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Keep out of the reach of children. Applies to: Celtic Green, Cerulean Blue, Cerulean Blue Deep, Cobalt Blue, Cobalt Green, Cobalt Teal, Cobalt Violet, Highland Green, Tartan Blue. CHROMIUM (CAS NO. 7440-47-3): Chromium and some of its compounds are considered carcinogenic, both in animals and humans. Evidence of Chromium (III) compounds carcinogenicity, in pigment form is inconclusive. May cause delayed effects involving the respiratory system. Eye and skin irritant. Applies to: Cerulean Blue, Cerulean Blue Deep, Highland Green, Naples Yellow, Tartan Blue, Viridian. MANGANESE (CAS NO. 7439-96-5): Overexposure may affect the central nervous system and lungs, resulting in transitory psychosis, tiredness, weakness and pneumonitis. May aggravate preexisting neurological conditions. Applies to: Burnt Umber, Mineral Violet, Raw Umber. QUINACRIDONES (CAS NO. 1047-16-1): May cause dermatitis. Eye, skin irritant. Applies to: Nickle Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Red, Quinacridone Rose, Quinacridone Rust, Quinacridone Violet. PHTHALOCYANINES (CAS NO. 547-93-6): May cause dermatitis. Eye, skin irritant. Applies to: Hooker’s Green, Manganese Blue, Olive Green, Permanent Green Light, Permanent Green Pale, Phthalocyanine Blue, Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade, Phthalocyanine Green, Phthalocyanine Green Yellow Shade, Sap Green, Turquoise. ZINC (CAS NO. 7440-66-6): Overexposure may result in fever, chills, muscular pain or nausea. Applies to: Chinese White, Titanium White, Zinc White.