m-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Combustible material, Harmful to flora, fauna, soil organisms and aquatic organisms., May cause sensitization by skin contact, Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed. May also have serious irreversible effects through skin contact or inhalation. Category of Danger: Toxic , Dangerous for the environment , Skin Sensitizer , Muta. cat. 3 , Carc. cat. 3 , Lachrymator

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Inhalation Harmful possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation Ingestion Toxic danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed Skin contact: May cause allergic skin reaction Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged skin contact. Eye contact: Risk of serious damage to eyes Vapors extremely irritating to eyes an respiratory tract ANSI Classification Sensitizer - skin, Irritant - eye, severe

Hazard statements

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND VAPOR MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. Toxic if swallowed CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite), then place in suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. Statement of First Aid If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact, flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician for irritation or any other symptom.

Precautionary statements

ANSI Label Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.