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Used in sound and noise insulation. Cured foams used in seat and trim cushioning.  
 
Unreacted components are irritating and may be harmful to the skin and eyes. Wear gloves and goggles.  
 
Individuals with chronic respiratory diseases, asthma, bronchial medical problems, or histories of allergic diseases should 
not work in or near uncured materials.  
 
The components, vapors or spray mists can cause direct irritation, sensitivity reactions and may be toxic or harmful.  
 
Vapors and spray mists must not be inhaled. These materials must be applied with adequate ventilation and respiratory 
protection. Do not remove the respirator immediately after spraying, wait until the vapour/mists have cleared.  
 
Burning of the uncured components and the cured foams can generate toxic and harmful fumes. Smoking, naked flames 
or the use of electrical equipment during foaming operations and until vapors/mists have cleared should not be allowed. 
Any heat cutting of cured foams or partially cured foams should be carried out in areas having suitable fume extraction 
equipment.  
 

Fuels  

Avoid skin contact with fuel where possible. Should contact occur, wash the affected skin with soap and water.  
 

Gasoline (Petrol)  

Highly flammable - OBSERVE NO SMOKING POLICY.  
 
Swallowing gasoline (petrol) can result in mouth and throat irritation and absorption from the stomach can result in 
drowsiness and unconsciousness. Small amounts can be fatal to children. Inhalation into the lungs, through vomiting, is a 
very serious hazard.  
 
Gasoline (petrol) dries the skin and can cause irritation and prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis; if it is 
allowed to enter the eyes, it will cause severe smarting. Wash affected area with copious amounts of water and SEEK 
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
  
 
Gasoline (petrol) may contain appreciable quantities of benzene, which is toxic upon inhalation and the concentration of 
vapors must be kept very low. High concentrations will cause eye, nose and throat irritation, nausea, headache, 
depression and symptoms of drunkenness. Very high concentrations will result in rapid loss of consciousness.  
 
Make sure there is adequate ventilation when handling and using gasoline (petrol). Great care must be taken to avoid the 
serious consequences of inhalation in the event of vapour build up arising from spillages in confined spaces.  
 
Special precautions apply to cleaning and maintenance operations on gasoline (petrol) storage tanks.  
 
Gasoline (petrol) should not be used as a cleaning agent. It must not be siphoned by mouth.  
 

Gas-oil (Diesel Fuel)  

Combustible.  
 
Prolonged skin contact with high boiling point gas oils (diesel fuel) may cause serious skin disorders including skin 
cancer.  
 
Inhalation into the lungs will cause internal bleeding - SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.  
 
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting - SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.  
 

Kerosene (Paraffin)  

Used also as heating fuel, solvent and cleaning agent.  
 
Flammable - OBSERVE NO SMOKING POLICY.  
 
Irritation of the mouth and throat may result from swallowing. The main hazard from swallowing arises if liquid aspiration 
into the lungs occurs.  

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