JASCO/BIX PREMIUM PAINT & EPOXY REMOVER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: PHYISCAL DESCRIPTION: This product is a viscous, water-white to amber liquid with a pungent, ether-like odor.

Health hazards

This product is harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, it may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Overexposure may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, lethargy and disorientation. This product can also irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Use only with adequate ventilation. This product contains Methylene chloride which is a carcinogen. FIRE HAZARD: This product requires considerable pre-heating before ignition and combustion will occur. REACTIVITY HAZARD: The product is stable under ordinary conditions. The product is not compatible with strong oxidizers, strong reducing agents, strong bases and strong acids

Environmental hazards

This product does not normally present a significant hazard to aquatic or terrestrial life SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF ENTRY: The most significant routes of occupational overexposure are inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product are as follows: INHALATION: Vapors, mists or sprays of this solution may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. This product can cause central nervous system depression when inhaled, which can result in mental confusion, light-headedness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Methylene chloride, a component of this product, can cause adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Though not anticipated under normal circumstances of use, exposure to high levels of this product’s vapors can cause unconsciousness or death. SKIN ABSORPTION: Methyl Alcohol, a component of this product, can potentially be absorbed through the skin. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause burns and dermatitis. The liquid and vapors of this product can cause eye irritation; contact can lead to pain, inflammation, and temporary eye damage. INGESTION: DO NOT SWALLOW OR TAKE INTERNALLY! Though an unlikely route of occupational exposure, if this product is swallowed, gastric discomfort could occur. Symptoms of ingestion exposure include irritation of the throat, esophagus, and other tissues of the digestive system. If vomiting results in aspiration, chemical pneumonia could follow. Ingestion of this product may cause blindness. Severe ingestion overexposures can be fatal. INJECTION: Accidental injection of this product can cause burning, reddening, and swelling in addition to the wound. Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Health 3* Flammability 1

Physical hazards

0 Protective Equipment C See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms ACUTE: Depending on the duration of contact, overexposures can irritate the eyes, skin, mucous membranes or other exposed tissue. Inhalation overexposure can result in central nervous system depression, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches. These symptoms of exposure generally alleviated when overexposure ends. Overexposures by all routes of entry can cause blindness. Severe inhalation and ingestion overexposures can be fatal. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated skin overexposure to this product can cause dermatitis. Methylene Chloride, a component of this product, may cause cancer. Long-term exposure to Methylene Chloride may lead to neurological effects such as memory loss, speech and balance problems. TARGET ORGANS Acute Eyes, skin, central nervous system, respiratory system, and the optic nerve. Chronic Blood, liver, and cardiovascular system. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?