AS-1

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview This product is unlikely to harm health, given normal and proper handling and hygienic precautions. Prolonged inhalation of vapors in high concentrations may lead to headache, giddiness and nausea. In case of contact with the product: danger of resorption through the skin, irritation of skin/mucous membranes. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Excessive vapor concentration in air, especially in confined spaces, may cause asphyxiation. Potential Health Effects, Skin Prolonged skin contact may lead to extraction of natural oils, with resultant dry skin, cracking, irritation and dermatitis. Potential Health Effects, Eye Eye contact with liquid or vapor causes severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision. ND = No Data NA = Not Applicable Ni = Not Indicated Potential Health Effects, Inhalation Excessive vapor concentration in air, especially in confined spaces, may cause asphyxiation. Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause nasal, throat and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness. Potential Health Effects, Ingestion Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure Health studies have shown that many solvents pose potential human health risks which may vary from person to person, as a precaution: As a precaution, exposure to liquids and vapors should be minimized. -Prolonged or continuous inhalation of vapors may result in delayed lung damage. -Repeated or prolonged inhalation of vapor may cause liver and kidney damage. Repeated inhalation of vapor in high concentration can change the blood picture.