PETROFLO 20Y15

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Severe irritant to skin. Prolonged exposure may cause burns. Potential sensitizer. May be absorbed. Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. Dusts or mists are irritating to mucous membranes. Repeated exposure may result in respiratory sensitization. DOT hazard: Corrosive to steel Odor Amine; Appearance Colorless, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water ********************************************************************************

Potential health effects

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS

Principle Routes of Exposure

Severe irritant to skin. Prolonged exposure may cause burns. Potential sensitizer. May be absorbed. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure;Dusts or mists are irritating to mucous membranes. Repeated exposure may result in respiratory sensitization. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, incoordination, mental confusion, dizziness, lethargy and blurred vision or blindness. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause skin and respiratory sensitization, primary irritant dermatitis, and/or toxicity to the blood.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation of dust or mist may cause asthma-like symptoms. Excessive skin contact may cause itching and redness and may cause sensitization leading to dermatitis. Absorption may cause cyanosis (blue skin) and convulsions.