BOSS Solvent

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) GHS INFORMATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids, Category 3 Skin Irriration, Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Toxic to Reproduction, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE. CANCER HAZARD – CAN CAUSE CANCER. IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.

Prevention

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P321: Specific treatment (see section 4). P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Personal Protection Equipment TDG (Ground)

Potential health effects

See Section 11 for more information.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin absorption Eye: Irritating to eyes. Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. Skin: Irritating to skin. Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, and itching. Naphthalene may be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Ingestion: Harmful or fatal: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Naphthalene may cause liver and kidney damage. May cause blood abnormalities, methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, and death. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. May cause headache, dizziness, confusion, loss of appetite and loss of consciousness. High vapour concentrations of Xylene are anesthetic and central nervous system depressants. Hemolytic anemia (destruction of red blood cells) is the primary health concern for humans exposed to Naphthalene for either short or long periods of time. Other effects may include nausea, profuse perspiration, vomiting, kidney damage and liver damage.

Potential chronic health

See Section 11 for more information

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Target Organs: Skin. Eyes. Gastrointestinal tract. Respiratory system. Blood. Liver. Kidneys. Kidneys. Nervous system.

Environmental effects

See Section 12 for more information. This material is considered