Elasticote

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Major Routes of Entry: Skin Contact Inhalation Inhalation: A NIOSH approved mask is recommended if applying in a closed environment or without sufficient fresh air circulation or one that can result in high vapor concentrations. Breathing high concentrations may be harmful. Mist or vapors can irritate the throat and lungs. Breathing high concentrations may cause central nervous system depression with symptoms including nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, or unconsciousness. Breathing High concentrations of this material, in a close environment or by intentional abuse, can cause irregular heartbeats which can cause death. Eye Contact: This product can cause transient mild eye irritation with short term contact with sprays or mists. Symptoms include stinging, watering, redness and swelling. Skin Contact: This product can cause mild transient skin irritation with short term exposure. The degree of irritation will depend upon the amount of material that is applied to the skin and the speed and thoroughness that it is removed. Symptoms include redness, itching, and burning of the skin. Repeated of prolonged skin contact can produce moderate irritation (dermatitis). Ingestion: If swallowed, this material may irritate the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, and esophagus. It can be readily absorbed by the stomach and intestinal tract. Symptoms include a burning sensation of the mouth and esophagus, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, staggering gait, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and delirium as well as additional central nervous system effects. There is a possibility of aspiration into the lungs during vomiting. Aspiration can result in severe lung damage or death. Chronic Health

Potential chronic health

of ingestion and subsequent aspiration into the lungs may cause pneumatocele (lung cavity) formation and chronic lung dysfunction. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with irreversible brain and nervous system damage (sometimes referred to as “Solvent” or Painters Syndrome”. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product may be harmful or fatal. Conditions Disorders of the following organs or organ systems that may be aggravated by significant exposure to this material Aggravated by or its components include: Skin, respiratory system, central nervous system. Exposure Page 2: Elasticote Target Organs May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system eye, lens, or cornea. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------