Westcoat

EC-38 Silver SDS

Safety Data Sheet for Westcoat EC-38 Silver, revised 2023-03-21.

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Hazards

• H315 Causes skin irritation
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
• H340 May cause genetic defects
• H350 May cause cancer

Protective equipment

• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
• Use personal protective equipment as required
• A NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister may be permissible under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure
• Use a positive pressure air supplied respirator if there is any potential for an uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or in any other circumstances where air purifying respirators may
• Use impervious gloves to prevent skin contact and absorption of this material through the skin. Nitrile or Neoprene gloves may afford adequate skin protection. Use gloves to prevent prolonged skin con

First aid

• Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids open. Get medical attention. Do NOT allow rubbing of eyes or keeping eyes closed.
• Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
• Swallowed: If swallowed, get medical attention.
• Breathing it in: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get immediate medical attention. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Fire

Extinguishing media: Alcohol Film Forming Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Dry Sand, Water Fog. Isolate from heat, electrical equipment, sparks and open flame. Closed containers may explode when exposed to extreme heat; water may be used to cool closed containers. Combustible liquid and vapor.

Spills

Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Eliminate all ignition sources; use explosion-proof equipment. Place material in container and dispose of per local, state and federal regulations.

Summary taken from the SDS and checked by IDSDS. The full SDS is the official document.