IRO - Impact Resistant Outerwrap

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

A. Emergency Overview:

Appearance/Odor

Fiberglass cloth, coated with viscous resin with no odor

Potential health effects

Acute Eye: Liquid, aerosols or vapor are irritating and can cause tearing, reddening and swelling. If left untreated, corneal damage can occur and injury is slow to heal. Damage, however is usually reversible. Acute Skin: Isocyanates react with skin protein and moisture and can cause irritation which may include the following symptoms: reddening, swelling, rash, scaling or blistering. Cured material is difficult to remove. Acute Inhalation: Although MDI is low volatility, an inhalation hazard can exist from MDI aerosols or vapors formed during heating, foaming or spraying. Can irritate mucous membranes, cause runny nose, sore throat, coughing, and other symptoms. Acute ingestion: Irritation and corrosive action can occur in the mouth, stomach tissue and digestive tract. Symptoms can include: sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged skin contact can cause reddening, swelling, rash, scaling or blistering and in some cases, skin sensitization. Individuals who have skin sensitization can develop these symptoms from contact with liquid or vapor. Animal tests have indicated that respiratory sensitization can result from skin contact with MDI. These data reinforce the need to prevent direct skin contact with MDI.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Asthma, other respiratory disorders (bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial hyper reactivity), skin allergies, eczema. - 2 - IV.