Brenntag 2438 Demulsifier

WHMIS Classification

Symbol B-2: Flammable Liquid D-1B: Toxic (acute effects) D-2A: Very Toxic (teratogen) D-2B: Toxic (skin sensitizer, skin & eye irritant) Emergency Overview Poison. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Mists or sprays are irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. High vapour concentrations may cause drowsiness. May cause teratogenic effects. Suspect cancer hazard. May cause skin sensitization or other allergic responses. See “Other Health Effects” section. Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause flash fire or explosion. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases. Contents may develop pressure on prolonged exposure to heat.

Potential health effects

Inhalation 1 Contact with mist or spray may cause irritation of mucous membranes, coughing and difficulty in breathing. See “Other Health Effects” section. Skin Contact Brief contact causes irritation (itching, local redness or possible swelling). May cause defatting , drying and cracking of the skin. Prolonged and repeated contact may lead to dermatitis. Skin Absorption May be absorbed through intact skin. Prolonged or wide spread skin contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts of material. Eye Contact This product causes irritation, redness and pain. Vapours from this product are irritating to the eyes. May cause blurred vision. Ingestion This product causes irritation, a burning sensation of the mouth and throat and abdominal pain.

Other Health Effects

Effects (irritancy) on the skin and eyes may be delayed and damage may occur without the sensation or onset of pain. Strict adherence to first aid measures following any exposure is essential. May cause central nervous system (CNS) depression, hearing loss, cardiac arrhythmia, liver damage, kidney damage, visual disturbances, blindness, photophobia, metabolic acidosis and endocrine effects. CNS depression is characterized by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and incoordination. Severe overexposures may lead to coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Aromatic hydrocarbons pose potential human health risks which may vary from person to person. Solvent abusers exposed to high doses of aromatic solvents show signs of hearing loss as well as damage to the brain, liver and kidney. Signs and symptoms of kidney damage generally progress from oliguria, to blood in the urine, to total renal failure. Liver damage is characterized by the loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowish skin colour), and occasional pain in the upper left hand side of the abdomen. Xylene may sensitize heart muscle causing cardiac arrhythmia in rare cases. Methanol: Mild blurring of vision to complete blindness may occur including changes in colour perception and photophobia. Symptoms usually develop 12 – 18 hours after exposure. Abnormal sensitivity to light is termed photophobia. Metabolic acidosis is a condition that describes a decreased pH and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids. 2