MP 54750 - RESIN PART A

Health hazards

DATA

Principle Routes of Exposure

_X_DERMAL / EYE _X__INHALATION ___ INGESTION MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting disorders of the skin and/or eyes. EYE CONTACT: Contains ingredients which are irritating to the eyes. Symptoms may include blurred vision, burning sensation and tearing. SKIN CONTACT: Contains materials which cause moderate skin irritation. This product may cause skin sensitization or allergic reactions which may be severe with certain people. Symptoms include rash, itching, hives and swelling of extremities. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause a defatting or drying action to skin. INHALATION: Unlikely at room temperature due to low volatility, however heating can generate vapors that may cause respiratory irritation. INGESTION: Product is harmful if swallowed

Potential chronic health

The Bisphenol-A epoxy (DGEBA) resin this product contains has been shown to be mutagenic in some microbial tests, but failed to show mutagenicity in others, the significance of this is unknown. Chromosomal abberations were observed in cultured rat liver cells. Two year bioassys on mice exposed by the dermal route to DGEBA resin gave only very limited evidence of weak carcinogenicity. Based on this and other evidence the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded in 1988 that DGEBA epoxy resins are not classifiable as carcincogens.