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Health Effects
Warnings:
CAUTION!. Mechanical irritant. Dust may cause respiratory irritation.
Acute Health Effects:
Hazards Identification
From MSDS:
Emergency Overview
CAUTION!. Mechanical irritant. Dust may cause respiratory irritation.
Potential health effects
Primary Routes of Exposure: Eye. Skin. Inhalation (breathing)
Symptoms of acute overexposure
Skin contact: Abrasive, but not otherwise hazardous on skin contact.
Eye contact: May cause mechanical irritation
Inhalation: Irritant. (Inhalation is unlikely since the aggregrate is slightly wetted with a coupling agent which inhibits dusting).
Ingestion: No data.
Medical Conditions Recognized as Being Aggravated by Exposure: Since this product contain copper compounds, individuals with Wilson´s Disease should avoid exposure to this product.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS:
None known.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available.
First Aid:
Eye Contact: Avoid rubbing particles into eyes. Flush eyes with copious amounts of water. Contact a physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: None under normal use. If particles are driven into skin, wash thoroughly and bandage if needed.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; get medical attention if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Call a physician if symptoms develop