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 adhesive vapors are inhaled  , the respiratory paths could be damaged because even small amounts of the substances contained in some adhesives can have a caustic effect on the mucous membranes.

  Swallowing adhesive  can cause poisoning symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, cramps, stomach aches, vomiting, respiratory paralysis and unconsciousness. Moreover, irritation may occur to the respiratory tracts 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 application and safety instructions; obtain the safety data sheet from the manufacturer if required.
• Perform gluing work in well ventilated rooms only.
• No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses and, if necessary, respiratory protection and protective clothing.
• Do not fill adhesive into beverage cups.
• Store adhesive where it is not accessible for unauthorized persons.

First aid measures 

• In case of contact with eyes:
  • Immediately rinse eyes thoroughly with running, lukewarm water and contact an eye doctor.
• In case of skin contact:
  • Remove moistened clothing.
  • Immediately wash affected skin areas with warm water and soap.
• If adhesive is swallowed:
  • Rinse out mouth. Drink plenty of water.
  • Contact physician or medical service.