This base and other dangerous chemicals used in its production can pose serious threats to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of improperly. Ethylene may cause headaches, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. Ethylene is also flammable and toxic. Urethane alkyds cause nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. Prevent the resins from liquefying until the paint is applied.
Solvents contain aromatic hydrocarbons such as mineral spirits and toluene.
Mineral spirits are flammable and can be a skin, eye, nose, throat and lung irritant. High air concentrations may cause unconsciousness and death. Toluene may irritate the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin. Acute exposure results in central nervous system depression. Provides the color.