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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. Vapors irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Combustible liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May affect the brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - EYE CONTACT: Causes eye irritation. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INHALATION: Diisocyanate or polyisocyanate vapors or mist at concentrations above the exposure limits or guideline can irritate the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract. With symptoms of runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath and reduced lung function. Persons with a preexisting nonspecific bronchial hyper reactivity. As a result of previous repeated overexposures or a single large dose, certain individuals may develop sensitization to diisocyanates, or polyisocyanates that may cause them to react to a later exposure to diisocyanates, or polyisocyanates at levels well below the exposure limits or guidelines. The symptoms which can include chest tightness, wheezing, cough, shortness of breath or asthmatic attack could be delayed up to several hours after exposure Extreme asthmatic reactions could be life threatening. Sensitization can be permanent. Chronic overexposure to diisocyanates has also been reported to cause lung damage that may be permanent. Harmful if inhaled. May cause headaches and dizziness. High vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INGESTION: Substance may be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed; can enter lungs and cause damage. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC HAZARDS: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye Contact, Ingestion, Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Skin Contact