HF Contact Cleaner (aerosol)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview DANGER Flammable. Harmful or Fatal if Swallowed. Contents Under Pressure.

Appearance/Odor

Clear liquid, slight hydrocarbon odor.

Potential health effects

ACUTE EFFECTS: EYE: May cause mild irritation, redness and tearing. Not expected to be an eye irritant. SKIN: May cause mild irritation with extended contact. Not expected to be a skin irritant. No harmful effects from skin absorption have been reported. INHALATION: Expected to have a low degree of toxicity by inhalation. Effects of overexposure may include irritation of the nose and throat, transient excitation followed by signs of nervous system depression (headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, disorientation and fatigue). INGESTION: Low degree of toxicity by ingestion. May cause irritation of the digestive tract, nausea and vomiting. Main hazard is aspiration of material into lungs during swallowing or vomiting. This can lead to chemical pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs) and possible death.

Potential chronic health

Inadequate evidence available to evaluate cancer hazard. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. TARGET ORGANS: No data available

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Skin disorders, respiratory (asthma-like disorders) See Section 11 for toxicology and carcinogenicity information on product ingredients.