Organomodified Polydimethylsiloxane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! Aerosol harmful if inhaled. Vapor may cause blurring of vision. Repeated ingestion may cause damage to the liver, kidneys, thyroid, male and female reproductive system, and blood-forming system. Repeated inhalation of aerosol of the neat liquid may cause damage to the eyes, blood-forming system, kidneys, thymus, respiratory tract, and nasal cavity. Form: Liquid Color: Pale yellow Odor: Moderate polyether

Potential health effects

INGESTION Effects of repeated overexposure Ingestion may cause - injury to the liver - injury to the kidney - injury to the thyroid - injury to the bloodforming system - injury to the male and female reproductive systems SKIN Brief contact is not expected to produce irritation. Prolonged contact may result in: - minor irritation - transient local redness - swelling INHALATION Harmful effects are not expected from static vapor at ambient temperature. Inhalation of an aerosol of the neat material within a confined space could result in respiratory distress and eye injury. Effects of repeated overexposure Aerosol may cause - damage to respiratory tract - injury to the eyes - injury to the nasal cavity - injury to the bloodforming system EYES Liquid splashed into the eye causes discomfort. Causes the following effects: - moderate redness of the conjunctivae - iridal inflammation - tear production Injury to the cornea is not expected.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Skin contact may aggravate: - an existing dermatitis SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN ) Liver; Kidney

Potential chronic health

CARCINOGENICITY For additional information, please see Section 11, Toxicological Information.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Ingestion; Inhalation