D.E.H.* 488 Epoxy Curing Agent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid. Odor: Amine. Hazards of product: DANGER! Causes severe eye burns. Causes skin burns. Causes burns of the mouth and throat. May cause allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause central nervous system effects. Evacuate area. Keep upwind of spill. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness. Chemical burns may occur. Vapor may cause lacrimation (tears). ®(TM)*Trademark Skin Contact: Brief contact may cause skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness and tissue damage. Skin Absorption: Prolonged or widespread skin contact may result in absorption of potentially harmful amounts. Skin Sensitization: A component in this mixture has caused allergic skin reactions in humans. Contains component(s) which have caused allergic skin sensitization in guinea pigs. Inhalation: Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). May cause central nervous system depression. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness and drowsiness, progressing to incoordination and unconsciousness. Prolonged excessive exposure may cause serious adverse effects, even death. Ingestion: Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. Swallowing may result in burns of the mouth and throat.

Aspiration hazard

Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard Effects of Repeated Exposure The data presented are for the following material Salicyclic acid Kidney. The data presented are for the following material Benzyl alcohol. In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs after inhalation: Central nervous system. Muscles. Thymus. Urinary tract. Contains component(s) which have been reported to cause effects on the following organs in animals: Respiratory tract. Liver. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects The data presented are for the following material Benzyl alcohol. Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animal tests. The data presented are for the following material Salicyclic acid. Has caused birth defects in laboratory animals only at doses toxic to the mother.