STEAMATE PAS6074

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Corrosive to skin. Absorbed by skin. Potential skin sensitizer. Corrosive to the eyes. Irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness and headache. DOT hazard: Corrosive to skin, Combustible Odor Amine; Appearance Colorless To Light Yellow, 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--Water spray should be used only to cool fire-exposed containers and disperse vapors. ********************************************************************************

Potential health effects

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

Principle Routes of Exposure

Toxic; Corrosive to skin. Absorbed by skin. Potential skin sensitizer. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure;Irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness and headache. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause severe irritation or burning of mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract with severe chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and collapse. Possible death when ingested in large doses or aspirated. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause toxicity to the liver, kidney, nervous system, and blood, CNS depression and tissue necrosis.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing skin disorders and chronic respiratory disease. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation may cause irritation of mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Skin contact causes severe irritation or burns.