CITGO Carnite Base

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Also see Emergency Overview and Hazard Ratings on the top of Page 1 of this MSDS. Major Route(s) of Entry Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Signs and Symptoms of Acute Exposure Inhalation Product mist can irritate the mucous membranes of the nose, the throat, bronchi, and lungs. Eye Contact Mild to moderate eye irritation can result from short-term contact with liquid, mist, or vapor. Skin Contact This material can cause mild to moderate skin irritation with short-term exposure. The degree of irritation will depend on the amount of material that is applied to the skin and the speed and thoroughness that it is removed. Signs and symptoms can include pain, sensation of heat, discoloration, swelling or blistering. Repeated and prolonged skin contact can produce moderate irritation and inflammation. Injection under the skin can cause inflammation, swelling and mild central nervous system depression. Injection of pressurized hydrocarbons can cause severe, permanent tissue damage. Initial symptoms may be minor. Injection of petroleum hydrocarbons requires immediate medical attention. Ingestion Ingestion at high doses may damage the liver and kidney. If swallowed, large volumes of material can cause generalized depression, headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Smaller doses can cause a laxative effect.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause mild irritation and inflammation characterized by drying, Summary cracking, (dermatitis) or acne. In addition, incidents of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported from exposure to some used metal working fluids. Repeated exposure to metal working fluid mists at concentrations above applicable workplace exposure levels have been associated with respiratory irritation or other pulmonary effects. Conditions Aggravated Personnel with pre-existing skin disorders or allergies, impaired pulmonary function, and/or chronic by Exposure respiratory diseases should avoid exposure. Target Organs This material may cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin. Carcinogenic Potential This product does not contain any components at concentrations above 0.1% which are considered carcinogenic by OSHA, IARC or NTP.

OSHA HCS Classification

is indicated by an "X" in the box adjacent to the hazard title. If no "X" is present, the product does not exhibit the hazard as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). OSHA Health Hazard Classification OSHA Physical Hazard Classification Irritant X Toxic Combustible Explosive Pyrophoric Sensitizer Highly Toxic Flammable Oxidizer Water-reactive Corrosive Carcinogenic Compressed Gas Organic Peroxide Unstable