LPS HDX Heavy Duty Degreaser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin and Eye contact. Inhalation

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes: Liquid in eyes produces pain and irritation with mild temporary damage possible. Vapor can irritate eyes. Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact of liquid can cause skin irritation, defatting of skin, and dermatitis. Absorption of liquid through intact skin is possible, causing systemic poisoning, but this is an unlikely route of significant toxic exposure. Inhalation: High concentrations of vapor, in excess of the occupational exposure limit, will lead to adverse effects on the central nervous system, causing nausea, headaches, dizziness and lightheadedness (concentrations in excess of 300ppm). Higher concentrations, around 5000ppm and above, will cause anesthetic effects, leading to unconsciousness and in extreme cases, coma and death. Very high exposures may cause an abnormal heart rhythm and prove suddenly fatal. Ingestion: Product has a low order of acute oral toxicity, but ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal irritation. May cause injury if aspirated into lungs causing adverse

Potential health effects

as described in the inhalation section above

Potential chronic health

Effects Carcinogenic Effects: See Section 11

Teratogenic Effects

Did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals. Has been toxic to the fetus in lab animals at levels toxic to the mother. Target Organs: In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: Kidney, Liver, Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Repeated exposure to high levels produces adverse effects on the liver and, to a lesser extent on the kidney. A condition known as 'Degreaser's Flush', a pronounced redness of the skin, may occur on the face, hands, arms, feet and trunk of some individuals following repeated exposure to trichloroethylene and the consumption of alcohol. This effect can intensify over a 30 minute period but usually disappears completely after 1 hour. These symptoms may occur up to 6 weeks after the last exposure to trichloroethylene and can reoccur if exposure continues.

Interactions with other chemicals

which enhance toxicity Consumption of alcoholic beverages may increase potential for development of toxic effects resulting from exposure to this product. Signs and Symptoms: Stinging in eyes. Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause redness, irritation, and scaling of the skin (dermatitis). Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause headaches, stupor, irritation of throat and eyes, and kidney effects. Revision Date: 7/12/2010 Supercedes: 6/2/2010