WP 980

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

No specific hazards are encountered under normal product use. Skin corrosion / irritation Category 1 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage / eye irritation Category 1 Causes serious eye damage Skin sensitization Category 1 May cause an allergic skin reaction

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation may cause an allergic skin reaction, causes serious eye damage; may cause respiratory irritation; may cause cancer; causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P302+P352.A If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable regulations.

Additional information

Hazards not otherwise classified identified during the classification process: None This product contains crystalline silica (quartz sand). IARC has classified crystalline silica as a Group 1 carcinogen. Both IARC and NTP consider silica as a known human carcinogen. Evidence is based on the chronic and long-term exposure workers have had to respirable sized crystalline silica dust particles. Because this product is in liquid or paste form, it does not present a dust hazard; therefore, this classification is not relevant for this product in liquid or paste form.