HAVOLINE BRAKE FLUID

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance/Odor

Pale yellow liquid Ether-like odor

Health hazards

Causes severe eye irritation. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Do not induce vomitting. May cause aspiration pneumonitis. May cause CNS depression. High-pressure injection under the skin may cause serious damage.

NFPA Ratings

(Health, Fire, Reactivity) 2, 1, 0

Hazard statements

Least - 0 Slight - 1 Moderate - 2 High - 3 Extreme - 4 Inhalation: In applications where vapors (caused by high temperature) or mists (caused by mixing or spraying) are created, breathing may cause a mild burning sensation in the nose, throat and lungs. Eye Irritation: Severely irritating to the eyes causing pain, redness, swelling and blurred vision. Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation of the skin. If irritation occurs, a temporary burning sensation and minor redness and/or swelling may result. Release of the material during high-pressure applications may result in injection under the skin causing possible extensive tissue damage which is difficult to heal.

Other hazards

not expected from brief skin contact Ingestion: This material may be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Ingestion may result in vomiting; aspiration (breathing) of vomitus into lungs must be avoided as even small quantities may result in aspiration pneumonitis. Contains ethylene glycol and/or diethylene glycol which are toxic when swallowed. A lethal dose for an adult is 1 ml per kilogram or about 4 ounces (1/2 cup). Severe kidney damage can occur as a result of ingestion. May cause Central Nervous System (CNS) depression. This material and/or components may cause the following effects: Developmental Toxicity, Reproductive Toxicity Primary Target Organs: The following organs and/or organ systems may be damaged by overexposure to this material and/or its components. Gastrointestinal System, Kidney, Liver, Reproductive System Signs and Symptoms: Irritation as noted above. Aspiration pneumonitis may be evidenced by coughing, labored breathing and cyanosis (bluish skin); in severe cases death may occur. Early to moderate CNS depression may be evidenced by giddiness, headache, dizziness and nausea. In extreme cases, unconsciousness and death may occur. Kidney damage may be indicated by changes in urine output or appearance, pain upon urination or in the lower back or general edema (swelling from fluid retention). Liver damage may be indicated by loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowish skin and eye color), fatigue and sometimes pain and swelling in the upper right abdomen.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing eye, skin, respiratory, liver and kidney disorders and may be aggravated by exposure to this product. For additional health information, refer to section 11. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------