45P Aerosol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Excessive inhalation of vapor, intentional misuse by concentrating and inhaling vapor, or ingestion of liquid may be harmful or fatal. Overexposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, and unconsciousness. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Contact with liquid may defat, dry, and irritate eyes and sensitive skin. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Potential health effects

EYES: May cause irritation with temporary redness and stinging and tearing. SKIN: May cause irritation. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. INGESTION: Exposure is unlikely. This product can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. INHALATION: High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and loss of consciousness). SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE INHALATION: Signs and symptoms of excessive exposure may be central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, loss of balance and drowsiness.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Possibly skin diseases

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, eye and skin contact

Physical hazards

Contents under pressure. Vapor may flash, burn, or explode if ignited. Product vapor that is burned or contacts very hot surfaces may decompose, producting corrosive and toxic gasses. Vapor is heavier than air and may become concentrated to hazardous levels in low areas. Cans exposed to direct sunlight or otherwise heated above 120oF (49oC) may burst.