DOWANOL* PNP GLYCOL ETHER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid Odor: Ether Hazards of product: WARNING! Combustible liquid and vapor. Causes eye irritation. Isolate area. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause moderate eye irritation. May cause moderate corneal injury. Vapor may cause corneal injury. Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause slight skin irritation with local redness. Repeated exposure may cause irritation, even a burn. May cause more severe response if skin is abraded (scratched or cut). May cause drying and flaking of the skin. * Indicates a Trademark Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Observations in animals include: Anesthetic or narcotic effects. Inhalation: Brief exposure (minutes) is not likely to cause adverse effects. Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Observations in animals include: Anesthetic or narcotic effects. Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. Observations in animals include: Anesthetic or narcotic effects. Effects of Repeated Exposure: In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: Kidney. Liver. Eye. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects: Did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals. Has been toxic to the fetus in lab animals at doses toxic to the mother.