WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW HMIS Hazard Rating: Health - 2 Flammability - 1 Reactivity - 0 WARNING! May cause allergic skin response in certain individuals. May cause moderate irritation to the skin. Light yellow liquid with mild odor.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact

Potential health effects

ACUTE INHALATION:..................................................Not likely to cause acute effects unless heated to high temperatures. If product is heated, vapors generated can cause headache, nausea, dizziness and possible respiratory irritation if inhaled in high concentrations. CHRONIC INHALATION: ............................................Not likely to cause chronic effects. Repeated exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause irritation of pre-existing lung allergies and increase the chance of developing allergy symptoms to this product. ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: .............................................May cause allergic skin response in certain individuals. May cause moderate irritation to the skin such as redness and itching. CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT:........................................May cause sensitization in susceptible individuals. May cause moderate irritation to the skin. EYE CONTACT:..............................................................May cause irritation. INGESTION: ....................................................................Low acute oral toxicity. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ...........................Possible sensitization and subsequent allergic reactions usually seen as redness and rashes. Repeated exposure is not likely to cause other adverse health effects.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product. Pre-existing lung and skin allergies may increase the chance of developing allergic symptoms to this product.