Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:COAL TAR-EYES: MODERATE IRRITATION,
CORNEAL INJURY. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT, ACUTE
TOXIC EFFECTS, CARDIOVASCULAR COLLAPSE. INGESTION: IRRITATION OF
THE GI TRACT. CARDIOVASCULAR COL LAPSE. FATAL DOSE IS ABOUT 0.1
G/KG OF BODY WEIGHT. (SEE SUPP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY,
CONVULSIONS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT, RAPID PULSE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN, EYE &
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: CLEANSE THOROUGHLY W/MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN AL L CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:250F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL/CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:CLEAR AREA. DON'T ENTER CONFINED AREAS W/O
HELMET, FACE SHIELD, BUNKER COAT, GLOVES, RUBBER BOOTS & POSITIVE
PRESSURE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF WATER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE USED IN
VERY LARGE QUANTITY. THE REACTION BETWEEN WATER & HOT ISOCYANATE
MAY BE VIGOROUS.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE/VENTILATE AREA. DIKE ENTRY INTO WATER
SYSTEM, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. LARGE QUANTITIES MAY BE
PUMPED INTO CLOSED BUT NOT SEALED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. USE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL & SHOVE L INTO OPEN TOP CONTAINERS. (SEE
SUPP)
Neutralizing Agent:MIXTURE OF WATER & 3-8% CONCENTRATED AMMONIUM
HYDROXIDE/5-10% SODIUM CARBONATE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS CAN CONTAIN HAZARDOUS PRODUCT RESIDUES
EVEN WHEN EMPTY. CONTACT LENSES SHOULDN'T BE WORN. DON'T BREATHE
SMOKE/FUMES. DRIED FILM OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BECOME A DUST NUISANCE
WHEN REMOVED BY SA NDING/GRINDING.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE TO CONTROL VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS, AT LEAST 10 AIR
CHANGES PER HOUR AS GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES/SPLASH SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE WASH FOUNTAINS,
SAFETY SHOWERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING,
SMOKING/USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH HAZARDS CONT'D: PROLONGED/REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO
CHANGES IN SKIN PIGMENTATION/BENIGN SKIN GROWTHS/SOME CASES SKIN
CANCER. SPILLS CONT'D: DON'T MAKE PRESSURE TIGHT. TRANSPORT TO
VENTI LATED AREA & TREAT W/NEUTRALIZING SOLUTION. ADD 10 PARTS OF
NEUTRALIZER PER PART OF SPILL W/MIXING, STAND FOR 48 HRS.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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