ACT-002

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H319, H360, H370, H372, H402

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 3 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H303 - May be harmful if swallowed. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child . H370 - Causes damage to organs H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 - Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P303+361+353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes. P315 - Get immediate medical advice/attention. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: P315 - Get immediate medical advice/attention. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for 15 minutes. P315 - Get immediate medical advice/attention. P301+330+331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P315 - Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.

Potential health effects

Repeated excessive exposure to ethylene glycol may cause irritation of the upper (Acute and Chronic): respiratory tract. In humans, effects have been reported on the central nervous system, including nystagmus (involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball). Inhalation: If ethylene glycol is heated or misted in work areas that are poorly ventilated, vapor/mist may accumulate and cause respiratory irritation and symptoms such as headache and nausea. Material has a very low vapor pressure at room temperature, so inhalation exposures are not expected unless material is heated or misted. Skin Contact: Low hazard for normal industrial handling. A single prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed in harmful amounts. Eye Contact: May cause moderate eye irritation. Ingestion: The lethal dose in adult humans for ethylene glycol is about 100 ml (1/3 cup). Swallowing may cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Excessive exposure may cause CNS effects, cardiopulmonary effects (metabolic acidosis), and kidney failure. Toxicity follows 3-stage progression. (1) involves central nervous system effects including paralysis of eye muscles, convulsions, and coma. Metabolic acidosis and cerebral swelling may also occur. (2) involves cardiopulmonary system with symptoms of hypertension, rapid heart beat, and possible cardiac failure. (3) involves severe kidney abnormalities including possible renal failure.