MONOETHANOLAMINE 997

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid Odor: Anunoniacal Hazards of product: DANGER! Causes severe eye burns. Causes severe skin burns. Causes burns of the mouth and throat. Harmful if absorbed through skin. May be harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Evacuate area. Keep upwind of spi11.

Potential health effects

Eye Contacc: May cause severe irrit.ation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness, Chemical burns may occur. Vapor may cause eye irritation extrrerienced as mild discomfort and redness. VERSION:OO1 02116/09 Skin Contact: Brief contact may cause skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe 1oca1 redness and tissue damage. Classified as corrosi-ve bo the skin accordingr to DOT guidelj-nes. Skin Absorption: Prolonged or widespread skin contact may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Inhalation: Prolonged excessive exposure may cause adverse effects. Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not 1ike1y to cause injury; however, swalJ-owing larger amounts may cause injury. Swallowing may result in gastroi-ntestinal irritation or ulceration. Swallowing may result in burns of the mouth and throat.

Aspiration hazard

Aspiration into the lungs may occur during J.ngestion or vomiting, causing tissue damage or lung injury. Effects of Repeated Exposure: In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: Kidney. Liver. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects: Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals aE doses toxic to the mother. Composibion Inf ormation a^nn^nant- CAS # Amount Monoe thanol amine L4L-43-5 > 99.0 t