ARMOR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Black viscous liquid, aromatic.

Health hazards

Ingestion may cause death. Irritating to respiratory system. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Safety Hazards : Combustible liquid. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. ROUTES OF ENTRY : skin contact from liquid, Inhalation. Ingestion unlikely

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Potential health effects

Eyes: Acute eye contact liquid or vapors are irritating and can cause tearing, reddening and swelling. If left untreated, corneal damage can occur and is slow to heal. However damage is usually reversible. See first aid measures for treatment. Chronic eye contact None Found Skin: May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash) Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation. Ingestion: Irritating to mouth, throat, and stomach. May produce central nervous system effects, which may include dizziness, loss of balance and coordination, unconsciousness, coma and even death? Product may be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Pulmonary aspiration hazard. After ingestion may enter lungs and produce damage. 1 Inhalation: High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis, loss of consciousness and even death). Repeated overexposure can cause a hearing loss in laboratory animals. Repeated overexposure has produced toxic effects in developing and young laboratory animals. Solvent “huffing/snuffing” (abuse) or intentional prolonged overexposure to high levels of vapors can produce abnormal behavior, convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, nervous system damage, serious disturbances of heart rhythm and sudden death. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause liver and kidney damage.

Further information

Possibility of organ or organ system damage from prolonged exposure; see chapter 11 for details. Target organ(s): Auditory system. Signs and Symptoms: Respiratory irritation signs and symptoms may include a temporary burning sensation of the nose and throat, coughing, and/or difficulty breathing. Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. If material enters lungs signs and symptoms’ may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath and/or a dried/ cracked appearance. Auditory effects may include temporary hearing loss and/or ringing in ears.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing medical conditions of the following organ(s) or organ system(s) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: Skin; Respiratory system; Central nervous system (CNS) SECTION 3 NOTES: Xylene and all components thereof are listed on ACGIH Benzene is listed on the OSHA List of Regulated Carcinogens and The OSHA List of Select Carcinogens also on the NTP List and the IARC Group 1 list. Ethyl Benzene is listed on The IARC Group 3 list