Cumene, 99%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 31 deg C. Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause lung damage. May cause central nervous system depression. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause liver and spleen damage. May cause kidney damage. May form explosive peroxides. This material has been reported to be susceptible to autoxidation and therefore should be classified as peroxidizable. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, spleen, lungs, eyes, skin.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness, dryness, and inflammation. Ingestion: Aspiration hazard. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. Repeated exposure may cause damage to the spleen. Prolonged exposure can injure liver, kidneys and lungs.