PED 6380 Synthetic Barrier Fluid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

______________________________________________________________________________ ____ ************************* EMERGENCY OVERVIEW ************************* Pale yellow liquid. - HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED - CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE **********************************************************************

Potential health effects

EYE: This substance is not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation. This hazard evaluation is based on the data from similar materials. SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause prolonged or significant skin irritation. The systemic toxicity of this substance has not been determined. However, it should be practically non-toxic to internal organs if it gets on the skin. This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials. INGESTION: The systemic toxicity of this substance has not been determined. However, it should be practically non-toxic to internal organs if swallowed. This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials. Because of the low viscosity of this substance, it can directly enter the lungs if it is swallowed (this is called aspiration). This can occur during the act of swallowing or when vomiting the substance. Once in the lungs, the substance is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury to the lungs and death. INHALATION: The systemic toxicity of this substance has not been determined. However, it should be practically non-toxic to internal organs if inhaled. Prolonged or repeated breathing of petroleum oil mist can cause respiratory irritation. This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials. ______________________________________________________________________________ ____