NIMBLE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Light brown solid. Faint characteristic odour. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Harmful to plants.

Potential health effects

Target organs : Eyes, skin, respiratory system, digestive system, central nervous system.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: YES Skin & Eyes: YES Ingestion: YES Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, a sore throat and cough. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Skin : May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, itching and swelling. Prolonged contact, such as when trapped against the skin under clothing or jewelry, may be more irritating. Eyes May cause mild eye irritation. Inert particles may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, including scratches. Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure : Repeated ingestion may cause severe weight loss. Conditions aggravated by overexposure Pre-existing skin, eye, respiratory and central nervous system disorders. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

SDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy) 16/10/2007 : Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Section 12).