J3005; Awl-Brite Plus Clear Base

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview *** ------ clear liquid with solvent odor ------ ------ Class IB - Flammable Liquid ------

Potential health effects

Eye Severe irritation with redness, pain, tearing and the possibility of significant injury after direct splash to eye. Vapors may cause eye irritation with redness and minor discomfort of the eye. Skin Moderately irritating with possible redness and discomfort. Prolonged contact may cause burns with redness and pain May cause dry skin by dissolving skin oils. Contains a component which can be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Inhalation Moderately irritating to nose, throat or breathing passages. May cause unconsciousness by depressing the central nervous system after prolonged exposure to high concentrations. May increase risk for sudden death from irregular heart rhythms caused by stressful conditions that increase the levels of adrenalin in the blood. -Ingestion Moderately irritating to the mouth, stomach, and digestive system. No ingestion exposure expected with normal occupational use. Chronic Hazards Chronic exposure may cause inflammation of the lens of the eye (cornea). Chronic exposure can cause redness and irritation of the membrane that covers the eyeball and the inside of the eyelids (conjunctivitis). Repeated contact can cause skin to crack and peel. Chronic inhalation exposure may cause coughing or tightness in chest. May cause dry nose and throat, an abnormal sensation of prickling or tingling of the skin, tremors, apprehension, impaired memory, weakness, nervous irritation, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, headache, increase liver size and damage to liver, abnormal increase in the number of bone marrow cells, low red blood cell count, and damage to the kidney. May cause damage to hearing or increase sensitivity to noise. Chronic alcohol use can increase the potential for toxicity from the repeated exposure to the aromatic hydrocarbon in this product. Chronic ingestion exposure would be unlikely due to the method of use or physical properties of this product. The components listed in Section 2 may affect the following target organs: Blood. Central Nervous System. Eyes. Gastrointestinal Tract. Kidneys. Liver. Peripheral Nervous System. Respiratory System. Skin.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact, Skin Absorption, Inhalation, Eye Contact