WEST SYSTEM 206 Slow Hardener

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Causes burns to eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May be harmful if inhaled. Can cause allergic reaction. Aspiration hazard. Clear liquid with ammonia odor.

Principle Routes of Exposure

..................................................... Skin and eye contact, inhalation

Potential health effects

ACUTE INHALATION: ........................................................................ Excessive exposure to vapor or mist is irritating to the upper respiratory tract, causing nasal discharge, coughing, and discomfort in eyes, nose, throat and chest. Severe cases may cause difficult breathing and lung damage. CHRONIC INHALATION: ................................................................... May cause lung damage. May cause respiratory sensitization in susceptible individuals. Repeated exposures may cause internal organ damage. ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: ................................................................... Corrosive. Prolonged contact may cause skin damage with burns and blistering. Wide spread contact may result in material being absorbed in harmful amounts. CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT:............................................................... May cause persistent irritation or dermatitis. Repeated contact may cause allergic reaction/sensitization and possible tissue destruction. Can be absorbed through the skin in amounts that can cause internal organ damage. EYE CONTACT: ................................................................................. Corrosive. May cause blurred vision. May cause irritation with corneal injury resulting in permanent vision impairment or even blindness. INGESTION: ....................................................................................... Moderately toxic. May cause gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. May cause burns of the mouth and throat. Aspiration hazard. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: .................................................. Skin irritation, burns and blistering. Irritation of the nose and throat, possible headache. Eye irritation and blurred vision.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

............... Existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma and bronchitis. Existing skin conditions.