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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) NFPA (USA)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Symbol Equipment (Canada) Ship as a Consumer Commodity B3 D2A Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Amber liquid, mild solvent-like odor Combustible liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Aspiration hazard, may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Potential health effects

ACUTE (short term): see Section 8 for exposure controls

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin contact, Eye contact Vapors from this product may cause drowsiness, dizziness and can be irritating to the mucous membranes of the respiratory system. Symptoms of over-exposure include headache, nausea, light-headedness, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination and possibly unconsciousness. Ingestion Swallowing may cause vomiting and irritation to the mouth and digestive system. Product is very hazardous if aspirated into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting. Aspiration into the lungs may cause pulmonary edema, a life-threatening condition; symptoms of pulmonary edema may be delayed several hours. Symptoms of exposure by ingestion include nausea and vomiting, headache, light-headedness, drowsiness, loss of coordination and possibly unconsciousness. Skin Irritating to the skin. Some components may be absorbed through the skin. Widespread or prolonged skin contact may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Symptoms of over-exposure include headache, nausea, light-headedness, drowsiness, loss of coordination and possibly unconsciousness. Eye Direct contact with the eyes is expected to cause moderate to severe irritation. Continued CHRONIC (long term) see Section 11 for additional toxicological data Long-term, high level exposure by inhalation and skin contact may cause neurological effects with symptoms such as excessive fatigue, reduced memory, pain and numbness in the legs, arms, hands and feet and behavioral changes. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis, with symptoms of redness, blisters, dryness and cracking of the skin Medical Conditions Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis. Aggravated by Exposure Interactions With Chemicals: Potential Other Skin contact may enhance the absorption through the skin of other chemical substances. Not available. Do not allow the material to be released into the environment.