Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling vapors or swallowing adhesive. Risk of injury caused by adhesive coming into contact with skin and eyes - AS00.00-Z-0016-01A

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Wear respiratory protection, protective gloves and safety glasses. Pour adhesive into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.

Potential risks

Risk of poisoning

When glue vapors are inhaled , the respiratory system could be damaged because even small amounts of the substances contained in some types of glues can attack the mucous membranes.

Swallowing glue can cause poisoning symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, cramps, stomach aches, vomiting, respiratory paralysis and unconsciousness. Moreover, irritation may occur to the respiratory paths and eyes.

Risk of injury

Most adhesives can glue limbs and eyelids as well as cause severe irritation to skin and eyes.

Safety precautions/instructions

Before applying adhesives, ensure that you have complied with all use and safety instructions; obtain the safety data sheet from the manufacturer if required.
Perform gluing work only in well ventilated rooms.
No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses and, if necessary, respiratory protection and protective clothing.
Do not fill glue into beverage cups
Store glue where it is not accessible for unauthorized persons.

First aid measures

Eye contact

Immediately rinse eyes thoroughly with running, lukewarm water and contact an eye doctor.

Skin contact

Remove moistened clothing.
Immediately wash affected skin areas with warm water and soap.

Swallowed glue

Rinse out mouth Drink large quantity of water.
Contact physician or medical service.