Alex Plus Crystal Clear

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: A white paste product with a very slight ammonia odor. WARNING! May cause eye, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. May cause eye or skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. This product contains ethylene glycol. Refer to other MSDS sections for other detailed information. Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations can cause central nervous system depression and narcosis. Inhalation may cause irritation to the respiratory tract (nose, mouth, mucous membranes). Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: Ingestion of ethylene glycol can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and if ingested in sufficient quantities, death. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If ingested, may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depressed respiration. Effects Of Overexposure - Chronic Hazards: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause respiratory system damage. Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause irritation and possibly dermatitis. Prolonged, repeated, or high exposures may cause weakness and depression of the central nervous system. Overexposure may cause kidney, cardiovascular, skin and liver damage. Ethylene Glycol may cause kidney and liver damage upon prolonged and repeated overexposures. Studies have shown that repeated inhalation of ethylene glycol has produced adverse cardiovascular changes in laboratory animals. Ethylene glycol has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animals.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Exposure: None known. Carcinogenicity: None