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Health Effects
Warnings:
Contains: Crystalline Silica that can cause cancer when in the respirable form (spray mist or sanding dust). Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe spray mist or sanding dust. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wear eye protection and gloves during application or sanding. A dust/particulate respirator approved by NIOSH should be worn when sanding or spraying. Close container after each use. If you experience difficulty in breathing, leave area to obtain fresh air. If continued difficulty is experienced, get medical assistance immediately. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS:PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: DERMAL, INHALATION, INGESTION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSUREInhalation - Causes nose and throat irritation. Causes lung irritation. Sanding dust inhalation may cause lung damage.Skin and Eye Contact: Primary irritation. Ingestion -Ingestion of large amounts could cause serious injury. MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE: None expected when used in accordance with Safe Handling and Use Information. This product contains ingredients which may become a dust nuisance when removed by abrasive blasting, sanding, or grinding.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS:Not provided.
Carcinogenicity:
Contains: Crystalline Silica which has been determined to be carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by IARC when in respirable form. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of inhalation exposure to dust from sanding the dried paint or spray mist. This product may contain small amounts of materials known to the State of California to cause cancer.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
2001-01-19
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
Do not throw or drop containers. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of vapor spray mist or sanding dust. Close container after each use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not take internally.
Disposal:
Conventional procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Do not incinerate sealed containers.
