LIQUID METAL POLISH, MEDIUM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Thick, green, liquid, . Slight hydrocarbon odor. Warning! Combustible liquid and vapor. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Product may enter lungs and cause damage. Causes eye irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation may cause respiratory irritation and Central Nervous System effects. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may dry skin and cause irritation. Contains materials which may cause liver and kidney effects. May be a cancer hazard. May contain various levels of a material which can cause cancer.

Potential health effects

Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, digestive system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure: Inhalation: Inhalation may cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. In extremely high concentrations may cause coma, respiratory collapse and death. Skin: Direct skin contact may cause mild irritation. Symptoms may include burning sensation, redness and itching. Prolonged contact may be more irritating. Eyes: Direct eye contact may cause moderate to severe irritation. Symptoms may include redness, tearing, blinking and pain. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause moderate to severe irritation and pain in the mouth, throat and stomach. Symptoms may include headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Ingestion may cause aspiration of the chemical into the lungs. Aspiration can result in life-threatening lung injury. Continued

Potential chronic health

Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may result in drying, cracking and defatting of the skin (dermatitis) Prolonged or repeated inhalation or ingestion may cause liver and kidney effects. Conditions aggravated by exposure: May aggravate pre-existing skin, eye and respiratory problems. Carcinogenic status: See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards: Skin sensitizer. For further information, see TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Section 12)