Cascomite CM-151W

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Form Powder Odor slight formaldehyde OSHA/HCS status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER ! COMBUSTIBLE DUST WHEN FINELY DIVIDED AND SUSPENDED IN AIR. FINE DUST CLOUDS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES. PRODUCT CAN EXPLODE IF DUST CLOUD IS FORMED AND IGNITED. MINIMIZE AIRBORNE DUST. PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. ELIMINATE ALL FIRE/IGNITION SOURCES INCLUDING STATIC DISCHARES NEAR PRODUCT/PACKAGE. REFER TO HANDLING SECTION 7 OF THE MSDS FOR MORE INFORMATION. TOXIC IF INHALED. HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES DIGESTIVE TRACT AND EYE BURNS. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Slightly irritating to the respiratory system. May cause sensitization by inhalation. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Toxic if inhaled. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive to the digestive tract. Causes burns. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Some reports suggest that formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma, and that preexisting respiratory and skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure. Carcinogenicity Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: lungs, the nervous system mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea Review Section 2 and 11 for any additional assessments. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation, coughing, wheezing and breathing difficulties, asthma, Ingestion Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains, nausea or vomiting, unconsciousness, convulsion, Skin Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation, redness, Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain, watering, redness,

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders and disorders involving any by over-exposure other target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.