GLYCOL ETHER EB

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! Combustible liquid and vapor. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin and respiratory irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Peroxide former. Physical State: Liquid. Color: Clear. Colorless. Odor: Mild odor.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Skin. Ingestion. Inhalation. Absorption Target Organs: Eyes. Skin. Respiratory System. Central Nervous System. Hematopoietic System. Blood. Kidneys. Liver. Lymphoid System. Eye Contact May cause severe irritation. Liquid contact may cause discomfort. pain. redness. corneal injury Effects may be slow to heal. Vapors may cause: irritation. Skin Contact Brief contact may cause slight irritation. local redness. Repeated exposure may cause irritation blistering. burns. May cause more severe response on covered skin (under clothing, gloves). Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Inhalation Excessive exposure may irritate nose. throat. upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include headache. In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: blood (hemolysis). secondary effects to the kidney and liver. Human red blood cells have been shown to be significantly less sensitive to hemolysis than those of rodents and rabbits. Ingestion: Moderately toxic by ingestion. Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause injury. In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: blood (hemolysis). secondary effects to the kidney and liver. Human red blood cells have been shown to be significantly less sensitive to hemolysis than those of rodents and rabbits. Massive ingestion of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (attempted suicides) may produce metabolic acidosis and subsequent secondary effects such as hemolysis, central nervous system and kidney effects.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

To Product None known Other In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs blood (hemolysis) and secondary effects on the kidney and liver. Human red blood cells have been shown to be significantly less sensitive to hemolysis than those of rodents and rabbits.

Cancer information

This product does not contain 0.1% or more of the known or potential carcinogens listed in NTP, IARC, or OSHA. The American Conference of Governmental Industial Hygienists (ACGIH) lists 2- Butoxyethanol as an A3 - Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans.

Environmental effects

See Section 12