DAG 154

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. EYE IRRITANT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. FLAMMABLE. Black Liquid Alcohol Odor EYE Will cause eye irritation. The vapor and the liquid may cause burning, intense irritation and excessive watering of the eye. SKIN CONTACT Repeated or prolonged skin contact may result in mild irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause defatting of the skin resulting in dryness, cracking and dermatitis. INHALATION Vapor may be irritant to the respiratory tract. The vapor has anesthetic properties and when inhaled at concentrations above the occupational exposure limit, it may cause respiratory irritation, headache, fatigue, dizziness and incoordination. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. INGESTION May cause irritation of mouth, throat and digestive tract and depression of the central nervous system. Slightly toxic. Ingestion may cause signs of alcoholic intoxication, the symptoms of which include impaired sensory function; muscular incoordination; changes in mood, personality, and behavior; and impaired mental activity. High levels will produce deep coma and possibly death. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal.