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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Overview Dry sanding this product creates dust. Eye, skin, nose, throat and upper respiratory irritation can occur with prolonged dust exposure. Minute amounts of vinyl acetate monomer vapors are released from these products which may be trapped by the packaging. When packaging is opened the trapped vapors escape and dissipate quickly. This is more likely to occur in products packaged in pails. Potential Acute effects of exposure to products Eyes: Dust can cause mechanical irritation to the eyes. If burning, redness, itching, pain or other symptoms persist contact a physician. Skin: Direct contact may cause irritation, rash or dry skin. Rubbing may intensify symptoms and create abrasions. Ingestion: None known Inhalation: Sanding dust or spray mist may irritate the eyes, nose, throat and upper respiratory system. Excessive inhalation may cause troubled breathing. If symptoms persist, consult a physician. Page 2 of 8 Potential Chronic effects of exposure to products Eyes: None known Skin: None known Ingestion: None known Inhalation: This product may contain small amounts of vinyl acetate monomer, vapors of which can cause tumors in the respiratory tract of test animals at very high levels over a lifetime. Overexposure is not expected to occur during normal usage of this product. No tumors have been observed in animals exposed to 50 ppm or below the TLV.