16-101 3M General Purpose Contact Cleaner

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Aerosol Odor, Color, Grade: clear, fast evaporating liquid. General Physical Form: Liquid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: Flammable liquid and vapor. Aerosol container contains flammable gas under pressure. Closed containers exposed to heat from fire may build pressure and explode. Contact with aluminum or zinc in a pressurized system may generate hydrogen gas which could create an explosion hazard. Vapors may travel long distances along the ground or floor to an ignition source and flash back. Aerosol container contains gas under pressure. Aerosol container contains flammable material under pressure. May cause target organ effects.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: Moderate Eye Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. Skin Contact: Mild Skin Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, and itching. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May be absorbed through skin and cause target organ effects. Inhalation: Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. May be harmful if inhaled. May be absorbed following inhalation and cause target organ effects. Ingestion: Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. May be absorbed following ingestion and cause target organ effects. Target Organ Effects: Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression: Signs/symptoms may include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, nausea, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness, and unconsciousness. May cause blindness.