Flo Rite 1197

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: May cause respiratory tract, eye, and skin irritation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes: Prolonged or repeated contact may result in mechanical irritation. Methanol can cause burning sensations, tearing, redness, or swelling of the eye. This product contains less than 4% methanol. Skin: Upon prolonged or repeated contact, methanol absorption may occur and produce toxic effects similar to those resulting from inhalation exposure. Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may lead to respiratory tract irritation, headache and nausea. This product contains less than 4% methanol. Short-term exposure to high levels of methanol vapor may cause CNS depression. Symptoms include nausea, drowsiness, vertigo, fatigue, convulsions, unconsciousness and death, depending on exposure duration. Ingestion: Ingestion of large quantities may be harmful. Ingestion of methanol, even in small amounts, can cause blindness and death. Methanol metabolism causes systematic acidosis resulting in damage to the optic nerve. Symptoms may be delayed.