Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VALCHEM VALREZ FCP

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Information not supplied on MSDS.

SYNONYMS

"Valchem FCP", "aminoplast Valrez FCP"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Harmful in contact with skin.
May cause SENSITIZATION by skin contact.
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.

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).  The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  Skin contact with the material may be harmful; systemic effects may resultfollowing absorption.  The material is not thought to be a skin irritant (as classified using animal models). Temporary discomfort, however, may result from prolonged dermal exposures. Good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  Toxic effects may result from skin absorption.  Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapor and liquid may be absorbed through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readily exceed vapor inhalation exposure. Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes may also contribute to overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure standard.  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 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.  Inhalation of vapor is more likely at higher than normal temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population.  

  Principal routes of exposure are by inhalation, skin contact/  absorption. Exposure effects the central nervous system, optic nerves and  retinae. [SAX]  Inhalation of vapour at any concentration may lead to severe  posisoning similar to that encountered in instances of oral ingestion.  [CCINFO]  Skin contact may cause smarting, reddening and dermatitis.  Repeated absorption may result in heart, liver and kidney damage. [CCINFO]  Eye contact may cause lacrination and burning sensation. [Manuf.-EXTAL&TA]  WARNING: Methanol is slowly eliminated from the body and should be regarded  as a cumalative poison that cannot be made non-poisonous. [CCINFO]  Ingestion may result in headache, fatigue, nausea and visual inpairment.  WARNING: Formaldehyde has been classified as a SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN  (A2) by the ACGIH and therefore worker exposure should be kept to a minimum.  Prolonged and repeated exposure may lead to nasal tumours.