Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

UTI FERONITE RUSTY METAL PRIMER

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Tannic acid/vinyl acrylic resin emulsion as a combined conversion coating and primer for
rusty steel. To be applied by brush onto damp metal surface. Re- wet the surface after 10
to 20 mins., then leave for 3- 4 hours. Covers 7- 10 m2/l. Also applied by spray, roller
or immersion. Up to 10 % water reducible. For best results a second coat can be applied
after the first coat is touch dry. Can be left unpainted for up to 6 months. Conventional
metal paints can be used when the surface is dry.

SYNONYMS

"tannic acid/vinyl acrylic resin emulsion", "tannic acid/vinyl acrylic resin primer",
"rust primer", "primer UTI"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long- term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Skin contact with tannic acid causes blackening of the skin  which does not wash away but disappears after some days. The product may  affect eye tissue. Inhalation overexposure causes dizziness, anaesthesia and  may cause headache, nausea, vomiting and possible kidney and brain damage.  Ingestion causes a strong burning sensation, may cause vomiting, drowsiness,  pulmonary damage, respiratory failure and possibly heart collapse.  Forms a harmless solid polymeric substance when dried and fully cured.