MONITOR 480

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER: - MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED - MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN - MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Acute Health Hazards

Inhalation, dermal absorption or ingestion of material may result in systemic intoxication due to inhibition of the enzyme cholinesterase. The sequence of development of systemic effects varies with the route of entry, and the onset of symptoms may be delayed up to 12 hours. First symptoms of poisoning may be nausea, increased salivation, lacrimation, blurred vision and constricted pupils. Other symptoms of systemic poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, dizziness and sweating. After inhalation, respiratory symptoms like tightness of chest, wheezing, and laryngeal spasms, may be pronounced at first. If the poisoning is severe, then symptoms of convulsions, low blood pressure, cardiac irregularities, loss of reflexes and coma may occur. In extreme cases, death may occur due to a combination of factors such as respiratory arrest, paralysis of respiratory muscles or intense bronchoconstriction. Complete symptomatic recovery from sublethal poisoning usually occurs within one week once the source of exposure is completely removed.

Health hazards

Including Cancer) Repeated exposure to small amounts of this material may result in cholinesterase depression causing symptoms such as malaise, weakness, and anorexia that resemble other illnesses such as influenza. Exposure to a concentration that typically would not produce symptoms may produce symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition in a previously exposed person.Chronic exposures to low level amounts of this material are not carcinogenic. Not listed as a human carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. Teratology (Birth Defects) Information: Not teratogenic.