Epoxy hardener

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Toxicity: Skin and eye irritant. Possible respiratory irritant. The aminophenol can cause severe irritation and may be corrosive on prolonged contact. It may be a sensitizer. It can also be corrosive to eye tissue leading to permanent injury including blindness. It may irritate the respiratory tract and may cause delayed lung damage upon overexposure to fumes or vapors. It can also cause fatigue, muscular weakness, labored breathing, or gastrointestinal irritation if swallowed. The relatively low concentration of the aminophenol in the product may minimize some or all of these effects.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin, ingestion, inhalation Signs and symptoms of Exposure: Eye, skin, respiratory, or gastrointestinal irritation. It is possible that such irritation may be severe and lead to burns. Allergic reactions may occur. Existing Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Skin, eye, lung conditions. PERMATEX INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION 07/02/97 ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 TELEPHONE: (860) 571-5100 Item No.: HARDENER 82725 (continued) Literature Referenced Carcinogen Ingredients Target Organ and Other Health Effects NTP IARC OSHA Polymercaptan No Data NO NO NO Substituted aminophenol IRR NO NO NO Nonylphenol ALG COR IRR NO NO NO Heptakis(dipropyleneglycol)- triphosphate No Data NO NO NO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations ALG Allergen COR Corrosive IRR Irritant