PETROMEEN OS-16

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. Severe irritant to the eyes. May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Exposure may cause dizziness, headache, CNS depression and chemical pneumonitis. DOT hazard: Combustible liquid Odor Hydrocarbon; Appearance Brown-Black, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam--Avoid water if possible. ********************************************************************************

Potential health effects

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS

Principle Routes of Exposure

May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure;May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Exposure may cause dizziness, headache, CNS depression and chemical pneumonitis. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mental confusion, dizziness and lethargy. Small amounts aspirated during ingestion or vomiting may cause lung injury, possibly leading to death. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause CNS depression and/or defatting-type dermatitis. Product or product component may increase the risk of cancer.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Excessive dermal exposure causes defatting and drying of skin. Excessive inhalation of vapors causes dizziness, headache and nausea.