Emergency Overview

• Under the Emergency Overview subsection of the Hazard Identification section, BASF notes that their Elastocoat S-500 Light Gray automotive paint contains material which can cause liver damage. BASF also indicates that the product can cause kidney damage and central nervous system damage. Finally, it raises concerns regarding cancer, dermatitis and irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
  
  

Repeated Dose Toxicity

• Further down the Hazard Identification section is a subsection called Repeated Dose Toxicity. Here, BASF notes that repeated exposure to their paint may cause liver and kidney damage. This section contains detailed information on a range of chemicals and their potential effects on human health. These chemicals include Benzene, 1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-, Crystalline Silica, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene and Titanium Dioxide.
  
  

Benzene, 1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-

• Directly underneath the Repeated Dose Toxicity subsection is a subsection dedicated to Benzene, 1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-, one of BASF automotive paint's main ingredients. Here, BASF notes that repeated exposure to this chemical may affect the liver and kidneys "as indicated in animal studies."
  
  

Protection

• This BASF document contains a modest amount of information on how the company deals with accidental leakages. According to the document, spills must be contained, solidified and suitably contained prior to disposal. It also contains safe handling measures, including when handlers should wear eye protection, respiratory protection and hand protection.