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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Identication EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID! May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause eye irritation. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Explosive peroxides may form on prolonged storage in contact with air and heat.

Health hazards

Information (Acute and Chronic) Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause moderate irritation. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion:May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, skin absorption, skin contact, and eye contact Chronic Exposure: May cause reproductive and fetal effects (Ethanol). Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage. Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver. Pre-Existing Conditions: May aggravate persons with pre-existing skin disorders, digestive, liver, and kidney problems.