ADCOTE(TM) 89R3

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Appearance Form liquid Colour yellow Odour solvent Hazard Summary WARNING! FLAMMABLE. THE SOLVENT(S) IN THIS MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING: MODERATE SKIN IRRITATION ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS CAN CAUSE CARDIAC SENSITIZATION AND HAVE LIVER, KIDNEY EFFECTS. INHALATION MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE AND INCOORDINATION. UNCONSCIOUSNESS COMA CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact Inhalation Skin contact Dermal Absorption Eyes:The solvent(s) in this material can cause the following: Severe irritation Pain tearing May cause permanent eye injury. Skin:The solvent(s) in this material can cause the following: Moderate irritation. Blistering Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause the following: defatting and drying of the skin which can lead to irritation and dermatitis The solvent(s) in this material can be absorbed through intact skin. Ingestion:May be harmful if swallowed. The solvent(s) in this material can cause the following: drowsiness headache nausea dizziness Unconsciousness coma Aspiration into the lungs may cause: pneumonitis (lung inflammation) death Inhalation:Inhalation of solvent vapor or mist can cause the following: irritation of nose and throat drowsiness headache nausea Lack of coordination Unconsciousness coma Chronic Exposure:Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) can cause central nervous system (CNS) effects. Prolonged or repeated overexposure to toluene can cause the following: - irritation of the respiratory tract - enlarged liver - kidney effects - cardiac sensitization Methyl ethyl ketone IRIS Not classifiable. Toluene ACGIH Not classifiable as a human carcinogen. Toluene US CA65CRT Developmental toxin. Toluene IARC Classification not possible from current data. Toluene IRIS Not classified.