Silicone Primer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! Flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause adverse liver, kidney, and CNS effects. May cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause adverse cardiac effects. Form: liquid Color: yellow Odor: Alcohol

Potential health effects

INGESTION Harmful if swallowed. May cause kidney damage. May cause pneumonitis as a result of aspiration. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May cause metallic taste in mouth. May also cause effects as listed under "Inhalation". SKIN Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin defatting with prolonged exposure. Skin contact may cause irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis (inflammation and rash). INHALATION Harmful if inhaled. Acute inhalation of toluene vapors may cause respiratory tract irritation and adverse central nervous system effects including dizziness, nausea, weakness, headache, confusion, drowsiness, and impaired reactions. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation, vomiting, nosebleeds, chest pains, vertigo, loss of appetite, loss of memory, loss of coordination, ringing in the ears, alcohol intolerance, and abnormal bleeding. Bone marrow hyperplasia and leukopenia have been reported, but may be due to benzene contamination. Additional effects include adverse blood system effects, cardiac sensitization and cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation, irreversible nerve damage, kidney damage, chromosomal changes, and menstrual disorders. Adverse reproductive effects have also been reported in animals. EYES May cause eye burns. Irritation with redness, swelling, pain, and tearing.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

respiratory disorder Central nervous system disorders. Cardiovascular disorders. Pre-existing liver or kidney disorders. Skin disorders. SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN ) dermatitis; respiratory disorder; Central nervous system damage.; Liver and kidney damage.; Reproductive hazard.; Bone marrow and hematopoietic (blood forming) system; Cardiovascular effects.

Potential chronic health

CARCINOGENICITY This product or one of its ingredients present at 0.1% or more is NOT listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by NTP IARC or

Principle Routes of Exposure

Oral.; dermal; Eyes; Inhalation OTHER

Health hazards

listed in this MSDS apply to the component toluene. The metabolism of other solvents may be inhibited resulting in a potentiation of toxic effects of those chemicals. Uptake is directly proportional to the amount of body fat. Blood levels may be cumulative when exposure is extended. More severe effects if alcohol is consumed. This product contains methylpolysiloxanes which can generate formaldehyde at approximately 300 F (150 C) and above in atmospheres which contain oxygen. Formaldehyde is a skin and respiratory sensitizer, eye and throat irritant, acute toxicant, and potential cancer hazard. An MSDS for formaldehyde is available from GE Advanced Materials - Silicones.