5518 Part A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Gray paste mild odor. May cause irritation of eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Avoid skin contact; repeated contact may cause blue-gray discoloration of the skin. Chronic health hazards. Refer to other sections of the MSDS for more detailed information. Routes of Entry Inhalation, skin and eye contact. Acute Effects Eye: Skin Contact may cause eye irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation. Inhalation Inhalation may cause irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Ingestion No information available.

Potential chronic health

Chronic: Prolonged and repeated contact with silver may result in argyria, a blue-gray discoloration of the eyes, skin or other body tissue. Once deposited, there is no known means by which the silver can be eliminated; the pigmentation is permanent. Toxicology studies with laboratory animals have found evidence of liver, kidney and lung damage resulting from overexposure to tetraethyl orthosilicate. Note When heated to temperatures above 150°C, in the presence of air, this product may form traces of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard, sensitizer and irritant. When handling at

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

No data is available for this product mixture Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices by avoiding unnecessary exposure and by removing material from the eyes, skin and clothing.