Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KCH ENVIRONMENTAL CEILCOTE 242 FLAKELINE LIQUID

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Topcoat resin used in the hand lay- up and spray- up of fibre glass reinforced laminates
and moldings. Mixed with peroxide catalyst immediately before use or as it is used.
Generates heat (exotherm) as it cures (hardens). In large mass heat of exotherm may cause
styrene vapour generation. The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or
confined space may result in increased exposure and an irritating atmosphere
developing.Before starting consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation.

SYNONYMS

"styrene polyester resin liquid top coat flake line 103FDA"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Flammable.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  Ingestion may result in nausea, pain, vomiting. Vomit entering the lungs by aspiration may cause potentially lethal chemical pneumonitis.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  The liquid produces a high level of eye discomfort and is capable of causing pain and severe conjunctivitis. Corneal injury may develop, with possible permanent impairment of vision, if not promptly and adequately treated.  The vapour when concentrated has pronounced eye irritation effects and this gives some warning of high vapour concentrations. If eye irritation occurs seek to reduce exposure with available control measures, or evacuate area.  The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.  Toxic effects may result from skin absorption.  The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of the material, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  There has been concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations, but there is not enough data to make an assessment.  

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of vapor, inhalation of vapor/spray mist and skin contact with the material.  Exposure can cause nausea, headache, vomiting and central nervous system  depression. High vapour concentrations may have a toxic and anaesthetic  effect, which in extreme may lead to unconsciousness or death.  At 400-1000 ppm, the vapour may produce systemic effects such as dizziness,  lowered blood pressure, nausea and headache. At 1000 ppm leads to  unconsciousness and may cause death in less than one hour.  Styrene is excreted fairly rapidly in urine, largely as hippuric acid.  Potential users of styrene should be screened for C.N.S. disorders,  chronic respiratory disease, skin disease, kidney disease and liver disease.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.