Westco Urea

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Classification of the chemical in accordance with CFR 1910.1200(d)(f)

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion. Eye Nonirritant, but avoid eye contact. Prolonged eye contact with dust may irritate eye tissues and cause symptoms such as itching, reddening, tearing, and burning. Skin Although infrequent skin contact is not expected to cause damage to skin, repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause reddening, itching, and inflammation Inhalation Single exposure to dust is not expected to cause irritation. No incidents of dust inhalation health effects have been reported. Repeated or prolonged exposure to dust may cause respiratory tract irritation in some individuals. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours. Ingestion Nontoxic. No harmful effects expected in amounts likely to be ingested by accident. However, accidental ingestion of material may cause discomfort. Ingestion of large amounts is unlikely but may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. A single dose of 100 grams has reportedly caused mild symptoms of drowsiness and slow reflexes.

Potential chronic health

POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: Dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time increases the risk of developing lung diseases. Carcinogenicity

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).