FOAMTROL AF1090

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION May cause slight irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. May cause moderate irritation to the eyes. Moderate, prolonged exposure may cause headache. May cause chemical pneumonitis if aspirated into lungs. DOT hazard is not applicable Odor Hydrocarbon; Appearance Light Amber, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical/CO2/foam or water--slippery condition; use sand/grit. ********************************************************************************

Potential health effects

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS

Principle Routes of Exposure

May cause slight irritation to the skin May cause dermatitis. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: May cause moderate irritation to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Moderate, prolonged exposure may cause headache. May cause chemical pneumonitis if aspirated into lungs. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. Small amounts aspirated during ingestion or vomiting may cause lung injury, possibly leading to death. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause defatting-type dermatitis. Lifetime skin painting studies in mice have produced skin tumors.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of skin.