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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview: Amber-red liquid with characteristic odor., Partially dissolves in water leaving a floating viscous mass., OSHA combustible liquid; DOT flammable liquid., Irritating on contact or inhalation. Expected route of entry Skin contact: yes Ingestion: no Inhalation: yes Eye contact: Contact with liquid and vapors. Skin absorption: yes

Potential health effects

of exposure: Component information: Eye Causes eye irritation. Skin Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation Single exposure unlikely to be hazardous. High vapor concentration causes irritation to the nose, throat, and lungs. Systemic Effects No hazard in normal industrial use. Reproductive & birth defects Exposures having no adverse effect on the mother should have no effect on the fetus. 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate (108-65-6) 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate (PGMEA) can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Extreme or prolonged exposure may cause gastric and central nervous system effects. Long term, high level exposure to PGMEA has resulted in adverse effects to the livers and kidneys of experimental animals. PGMEA is readily absorbed through intact skin. Known effects on other Preexisting skin, eye, and respiratory conditions may be illnesses: aggravated. Listed carcinogen: IARC NO NTP NO OSHA NO HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Personal protection: X NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Special notice: NONE