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Health Effects
Warnings:
From Website Tech Data
PRECAUTIONS
ARDEX S 2-K is an epoxy material. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Mix and apply in a well ventilated area and avoid breathing material. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Carefully read and follow all cautions and warnings on product label. For complete safety information, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet or visit our website at www.ardex.com.
Physiologically and ecologically friendly when set. Never mix with cement or additives other than Ardex approved products. Observe the basic rules of concrete work. Do not install below 50 deg F or above 85 deg F surface temperature.
NOTES
Tools should be cleaned immediately after use with water.
As always, Ardex recommends the installation of test areas to confirm the suitability of the product for the intended use.
ARDEX S 2-K must be worked at temperatures between 50 deg F and 85 deg F.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
Health Hazard Data
Resin Component
Route(s) of Entry
Inhalation? YES
Skin? YES
Ingestion? YES
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
NO ACUTE OR CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS. CONTAINS EPOXY CONSTITUENTS
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
SKIN: NO FIRST AID IS REQUIRED. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
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Health Hazard Data
Hardener
Route(s) of Entry
Inhalation? YES
Skin? YES
Ingestion? YES
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
NO ACUTE OR CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION.
INHALATION MAY CAUSE HEADACHE OR DIZZINESS
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
NONE KNOWN.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
None
Resin Component and Hardener
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
N/A N/A N/A
Resin Component and Hardener
First Aid:
From MSDS
Emergency First Aid Procedures
Resin Component
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
Emergency First Aid Procedures:
Hardener
INHALATION: MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER
EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER.
INGESTION: DILUTE WITH WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NECESSARY.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
2004-10-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS
Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Resin Component
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing
PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION, KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY SEALED.
Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Hardener
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing
PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION, KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY SEALED.
Disposal:
From MSDS
Waste Disposal Method
Resin Component and Hardener
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.