PRESTONE Power Steering Fluid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear amber liquid with a mild petroleum odor. May cause mild transient eye and skin irritation. Oil injection into the skin from high-pressure hydraulic systems may cause severe injury. Seek medical attention immediately. Surgical removal may be necessary. Breathing high vapor concentrations may cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness or lung irritation. If the product is swallowed, there is a slight chance aspiration may occur resulting in lipid pneumonitis.

Potential health effects

ACUTE HAZARDS: INHALATION: Inhalation of the product is unlikely with normal use. Prolonged exposure to mists or vapors in a poorly ventilated areas may result in dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea and in extreme cases, lipid pneumonitis. 1 SKIN CONTACT: Contact may cause may cause slight reddening and irritation. High pressure injection of this product through the skin may cause possible extensive tissue damage resulting in loss of a finger, hand or arm. There may be no sign of initial injury or pain. EYE CONTACT: Direct eye contact may result in mild inflammation or irritation. INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is not expected to result in any acute systemic toxic effects. If more than several mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, headache, drowsiness, belching, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. There is a slight chance aspiration into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting following ingestion may result in lipid pneumonitis. CHRONIC HAZARDS: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may remove skin oil, leading to possible skin irritation or dermatitis.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may aggravate an existing skin condition such as acne, seborrhea or dermatitis. CARCINOGEN: None of the components of this product present at greater than 0.1% are listed as carcinogens by OSHA, IARC or NTP.