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(Complete MSDS for this product)
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.IN CASE OF SPILL: Absorb with inert material and dispose of as specified under Thinning/Cleanup.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Protect from freezing..
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS: PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: DERMAL, INHALATION< INGESTION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Inhalation - Causes nose and throat irritation. Inhalation - Causes lung irritation. Skin and Eye Contact – Primary irritant 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.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS: Inhalation statement: Sanding dust inhalation may cause lung damage.
Carcinogenicity:
Contains: Crystalline Silica which has been determined to be carcinogenic to humans (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. IARC has classified Vinyl Acetate Monomer as possibly carcinogenic to humans (2B). This product contains one or more reported carcinogens or suspected carcinogens which are noted NTP, IARC, or OSHA-Z.
First Aid:
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Get medical help for any breathing difficulty. Eye Contact - Flush thoroughly with water. Call physician.Skin Contact - Wash with soap and water.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Verified Date:
2007-11-27
MSDS Date:
2006-01-11
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
Do not throw or drop containers.Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin or breathing of 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.
