FA4844N

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Flammable or combustible liquid and vapors. Closed containers exposed to heat from fire may build pressure and explode. Vapors may travel long distances along the ground or floor to an ignition source and flash back. Potential irritant of the eyes, skin, and respiratory system.

HMIS® ratings

2 - 3 - 0 - B 3 2 0

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion TARGET ORGANS: Overexposure may cause damage to the following target organs or systems: Kidneys Nervous System Acute Effects: EYE CONTACT Liquid or vapors may irritate the eyes. Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling and blurred vision. SKIN CONTACT Skin irritant. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin. Symptoms may include redness, burning, drying, cracking, inflammation of the skin, blisters, burns and dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin. Acute Effects: INGESTION Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. INHALATION This product may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Excessive inhalation of this material causes headache, dizziness, nausea and incoordination. Symptoms can also include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, nose and throat pain. CONDITIONS Pre-existing conditions of any organ mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by overexposure to this product. Conditions of the auditory system. Conditions of the central nervous system. Conditions of the liver. Conditions of the kidneys. Conditions of the central nervous system, and male reproductive system may be aggravated by overexposure to Hexane. Individuals with heart disorders may be more susceptible to arrhythmias at high concentrations. OVEREXPOSURE Signs and symptoms of overexposure to this product include headache, irritation of upper respiratory tract, asthmatic symptoms, chest tightness, breathing difficulty, coughing, incoordination, weakness, eye irritation, blurred vision, skin irritation, diarrhea, tingling, numbness, changes in blood pressure and heart rate, and/or unconsciousness. Additional signs or symptoms of overexposure may be metallic taste in mouth, confusion.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged intentional abuse of Toluene may lead to damage of central and peripheral nervous systems, vision, hearing, liver, kidneys, heart, blood, and has also been associated with brain damage and hearing loss. CARCINOGENICITY: The following components comprise 0.1% or more of this mixture and are listed and/or classified as carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the American Conference of Governmental and Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): N/A