COMPOUND CMP

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is an odorless, light red to gray powder. The chief health hazard associated with overexposure to the product would be the potential to slightly irritate the eyes, skin, nose, and other tissues that come in contact with this product. This product is not flammable or reactive, however, the accumulation of dusts from this product can create a serious hazard of explosion. Thermal decomposition of this product produces irritating vapors and toxic gases (e.g., silicon oxides, carbon oxides). Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment for the releases to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of occupational overexposure are inhalation and HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product, via route of entry, are as follows: INHALATION: Breathing airborne particulates of this product can irritate the HEALTH (BLUE) 1 nose, throat, or respiratory system. Symptoms of such exposure could include coughing and sneezing. Symptoms are generally alleviated when exposure ends. Chronic inhalation of dusts or powders may lead to the development of lung conditions, which produce symptoms such as FLAMMABILITY (RED) 1 shortness of breath and coughing. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Eye contact with the product can cause stinging, tearing, and redness from mechanical irritation. Skin contact with this product may be slightly irritating, especially after prolonged exposure. REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 Repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis (red, dry skin). Due to the presence of Portland Cement in this product, prolonged contact, especially in the presence of moisture may be very irritating to contaminated skin. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT B route of overexposure for any component of this product. INGESTION: Though not anticipated to be a significant route of EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY occupational exposure, ingestion of this product (especially in large volumes) may irritate the tissues of the mouth, esophagus, and other SEE SECTION 8 tissues of the digestive system. Symptoms of such overexposure can include vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. For routine applications. INJECTION: Though not anticipated to be a significant route of occupational exposure, injection of this material would cause pain, mild See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings irritation, and swelling at the site of injection.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms ACUTE: The most likely symptom of acute overexposure would be slight to moderate irritation of contaminated skin or eyes after contact with this product. CHRONIC: Chronic inhalation of dusts of this product may lead to the development of lung conditions, which produce symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing. Repeated contact with the skin may cause dermatitis. Prolonged skin contact, especially in the presence of moisture, may be very irritating to contaminated skin. Some evidence exists that components of this product are suspect carcinogens, based on animal data. See Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional data. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Skin, eyes, lungs CHRONIC: Skin, lungs. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?