ShaliJet Sealing Compound

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2] Hazards Identification]] Emergency Overview: A black solid with little to no odour. Has an aromatic, tarry odour at elevated temperatures. Carcinogen. Toxic. Irritant. Sensitizer (skin). Signs and Shalijet Sealing Compound (LT) contains coal tar pitch, coal tar oils, Symptoms of Polystyrene and fillers. Filler is non-toxic upon oral and dermal Potential exposure, but inhalation exposure of excessive quantities or low level Overexposure: inhalation exposures over long periods of time may lead to respiratory distress. This type of exposure is unlikely from Shalijet Sealing Compound (LT) as the filler is thoroughly incorporated in the coal tar pitch. Coal tar pitch vapours and dust are irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Direct skin contact with coal tar pitch dust and /or high vapor concentrations may cause burning and itching, changes in pigmentation and skin eruptions. When accentuated by sunlight, skin exposure may result in a photo toxic skin reaction. Direct eye contact with enamel vapour, dust may cause inflammation, discomfort, conjunctivitis, and possible abrasion of the cornea. Care should be taken ensure that exposure limits for vapour, dust are not exceeded.

Health hazards

Skin contact, skin absorption, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion Delayed Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or central nervous functional Effects: illness may be at increased risk from overexposure. Exposure to vapours may aggravate pre-existing lung conditions. This is not likely to be a problem when appropriate procedures are used to minimize exposure.