Nonflammable Gas Mixture: Acetaldehyde 1ppm-4% / Nitrogen 96-99%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. Emergency overview : WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not ingest. Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite. Target organs : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, lungs, the reproductive system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Skin : Irritating to skin. Inhalation : Acts as a simple asphyxiant. Ingestion : Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases Potential chronic health effects : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A3 (Proven for animals.) by ACGIH, 2B (Possible for humans.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for humans.) by European Union [acetaldehyde]. Classified 2 (Reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens.) by NTP [acetaldehyde]. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)