BUTYL ALCOHOL-tert

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

TM TM EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN. MAY AFFECT LIVER AND KIDNEYS.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Butyl alcohols have produced few cases of poisoning in industry because of their low volatility. Causes irritation to upper respiratory tract. Difficult breathing, coughing, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness may occur. May cause narcosis. May be absorbed into the bloodstream with symptoms similar to ingestion. TM TM 1 Ingestion: May produce abdominal pain, vomiting, dullness, headache, muscle weakness, giddiness, ataxia, confusion, delirium, diarrhea, coma, and death from respiratory failure. May cause liver, kidney, pulmonary and cardiac damage. Estimated mean lethal dose is 3 - 7 ounces. Skin Contact: May cause irritation with redness and pain. Eye Contact: May cause irritation with blurred vision. Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may cause skin, kidney and liver effects. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, impaired liver or kidney or respiratory function, or central or peripheral nervous system disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------