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Health Effects
Warnings:
Warning:
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not take internally.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION! Removal of this product after use will result in the generation of dust. If dry-sanded, exposure to dust may result in
build-up of material in eyes, ears, nose, and mouth which may cause
irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - SKIN CONTACT: May dry skin.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INHALATION: Vapor may irritate nose and upper respiratory tract.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INGESTION: None known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY CONTACT: Asthma and asthma-like conditions may worsen from prolonged and repeated exposure.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: SKIN CONTACT, INHALATION
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC HAZARDS: Inhalation of dust may result in pulmonary and respiratory damages. Prolonged or repeated
inhalation of dust may cause lung damage.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
Crystalline silica dust and Polygorskite fibers are considered a suspect human carcinogen by the IARC. Risk to one's health depends on level and duration of exposure.
First Aid:
From MSDS
EYE CONTACT: Flush with large quantities of water until irritation subsides.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
COMMENTS: Call 1-800-327-3874 if irritation persists or complications
arise from any of the above exposure.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
2000-04-25
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Keep containers away from excessive heating and freezing. Avoid skin and eye contact. Do not inhale dusts of this product.
Disposal:
From MSDS
This product does not meet the definition of a hazardous waste according to U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, 40 CFR Section 261. State and Local regulations/restrictions are complex and may differ from Federal regulations. Responsibility for proper waste disposal is with the owner of the waste.
