Butyl Alcohol, GR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview : WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid. [Colorless.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Skin Toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes Severely irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .