CHO-BOND 29 EPOXY HARDENER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Amber liquid. Amine odor.

Most important adverse effects

Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse effects. For further information, please refer to section 11 of the SDS. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for more environmental information. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Classification: Acute toxicity - Category 4 (Dermal) Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1B Skin sensitization - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 3 (Respiratory irritation)

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Do not breath mist or vapor. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May burn if heated to extreme temperatures. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Toxic fumes, gases or vapors may evolve on burning. Exposure to low vapor concentrations may cause swelling (edema) of the eyes, resulting in blurring of vision with a bluish haze and/or appearance of halos around lights. Prolonged overexposure may cause slight liver and kidney effects, such as increased organ weights. Do not add nitrites or other nitrosating agents. A nitrosamine, which may cause cancer, could be formed.