CHO-THERM 1641

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview Gray paste. Mild odour. CAUTION! May be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May be mildly irritating to skin and respiratory system. May cause eye irritation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Routes of entry skin & eye YES Routes of entry skin absorption NO Routes of entry inhalation YES Routes of entry ingestion Target organs YES Eyes, skin, respiratory system, digestive system.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged overexposure may cause slight kidney effects, such as increased organ weight. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and Mild to moderate eye irritant. Symptoms may include redness, pain, tearing and conjunctivitis. delayed May be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Mild respiratory irritant May cause coughing and breathing difficulties. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Inhalation of fumes may result in metal fume fever, a flu-like illness. Symptoms of metal fume fever may include fever, fatigue, vomiting, muscle aches and shortness of breath. Prolonged overexposure may cause slight kidney effects, such as increased organ weight. May slowly hydrolyze in the presence of water to M ethanol and Acetic acid. Methanol and Acetic acid are dangerous. Upon completion of the curing process, these hydrolysis products are no longer released. When heated above 150° C in air, may release formaldehyde gas. Formaldehyde is an eye and throat irrit ant and acute toxicant. Formaldehyde may cause sensitisation by skin contact. Formaldehyde has shown limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Environmental effects

An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handl ing or disposal. See Section 12 for more environmental information.