OSHA Safety Blue Full

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Solid. [Powder.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview Harmful in contact with skin. Moderately irritating to eyes. Slightly irritating to the skin and respiratory system. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Contains material which may cause cancer, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Slightly irritating to the respiratory system. Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Slightly irritating to the skin. Eyes Moderately irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects : Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Carcinogenicity : Contains material which may cause cancer, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation watering redness Medical conditions Pre-existing skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in aggravated by over- this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .