SPX ISOPROPYL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCT

Potential Acute Health Effects

EYE CONTACT: May cause pain disproportionate to the level of irritation to eye tissue. May cause moderate eye irritation. May cause corneal injury. Vapor may cause eye irritation experienced as mild discomfort and redness. May cause lachrymation (excessive tears). SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged exposure is not likely to cause significant skin irritation. May cause dying and flaking of the skin. Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. INHALATION: With good ventilation, single exposure is not likely to be hazardous. In poorly ventilated areas, vapors or mists may accumulate and cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged excessive exposure may cause adverse effects. Excessive exposure (400 ppm) to isopropanol may cause eye, nose and throat irritation, incoordination, confusion, hypotension, hypothermia, circulatory collapse, respiratory arrest and death may follow a longer duration or higher levels. Observations in animals include middle ear lining damage upon exposure to vapors of isopropanol. However, the relevance of this to humans is unknown. INGESTION: Low toxicity. Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury. Swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. May cause central nervous system effects, such as headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, confusion and breathing difficulties. Signs and symptoms of excessive exposure may include: Facing flushing, low blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. Aspiration into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may lead to chemical pneumonitis.