Belt Dressing (Aerosol)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Light amber liquid with mild solvent odor DANGER Extremely flammable. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Contents under pressure. As defined by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, this product is hazardous.

Potential health effects

EYE: May cause mild irritation including stinging and redness, but does not injure eye. SKIN: Single, brief exposures may cause mild irritation. Frequent or prolonged contact may cause more severe irritation, defatting of the skin, and dermatitis. INHALATION: High vapor concentrations are irritating to the respiratory tract and may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness and other central nervous system effects, including death. May cause peripheral nervous system disorder and/or damage. INGESTION: Low order of toxicity by ingestion. Main hazard is aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting. Small amounts aspirated into the respiratory system may cause bronchopneumonia or pulmonary adema, possible progressing to death.

Potential chronic health

Overexposure to n-hexane may cause progressive and potentially irreversible damage to the peripheral nervous system, particularly in the arms and legs. TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, respiratory system

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

skin and respiratory conditions See Section 11 for toxicology and carcinogenicity information on product ingredients.