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Health Effects
Warnings:
Do not take internally. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. This product may develop sufficient heat to cause burns if a large mass, such as a cast of a hand or arm is allowed to harden in contact with skin. Keep out of reach of children. Store in cool, dry area. Keep away from moisture.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
Inhalation Health Risks And Symptoms Of Exposure
Remove To Fresh Air.
Skin And Eye Contact Health Risks And Symptoms Of Exposure
May Develop Sufficient Heat To Cause Burns To Skin If A Large Mass Is Kept
In Contact With Skin While Hardening. Particles May Cause Irritation To
Eyes.
Skin Absorption Health Risks And Symptoms Of Exposure
None
Ingestion Health Risks And Symptoms Of Exposure
Plaster Hardens When Wetted And If Ingested May Result In Obstruction.
See Physician.
Health Hazards (Acute And Chronic)
Acute: None
Chronic: None
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: None
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
None.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
None
NTP? No
IARC Monographs? No
OSHA Regulated? No
First Aid:
From MSDS
Eye Contact: Flush With Water To Remove Particles. If Irritation Persists,
See Physician.
Skin Contact: Wash With Water.
Inhaled: Remove To Fresh Air.
Swallowed: If Ingested, See Physician Because Of Possible Blockage.
