KIWI KITTEN FIBRE GLASS CUT AND POLISH
Flammability | 0 | |
Toxicity | 1 | |
Body Contact | 1 | |
Reactivity | 0 | |
Chronic | 2 | |
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 |
Polishing fibreglass.
"fibreglass polish"
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation.
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. Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting. Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
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 liquid may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.
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.
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. Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
Primary route of exposure is usually by skin contact. 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. Dust from dried residues contains the crystalline silica quartz. Inhalation of dusts containing crystalline silicas may lead to silicosis. Effects are cumulative, with scarring, impairment of breathing, emphysema, and restriction and obstruction of lung function. Chronic symptoms include decreased lung capacity and chest infections. Scarring often does not appear until after many months of exposure, and smoking increases the risk. Silicosis can progress even when exposure is removed. It has been claimed that silicosis can increase the risk of cancer of the lung and bronchi developing. Some jurisdictions require health surveillance be conducted on workers occupationally exposed to crystalline silica.