Zinc-X Corrosion Inhibitor

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin and Eye contact. Inhalation

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes: Irritating to eyes Skin: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. The solvent portion of this product can also be absorbed through the skin and produce CNS depression effects. Inhalation: Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, nausea, dizziness or headache. In extreme cases (overexposure in a confined space for example), severe depression of the central nervous system can take place. Ingestion: This product has a low order of acute oral toxicity, but ingestion of large quantities will cause central nervous system depression and gastrointestinal irritation. Symptoms include a burning sensation to the mouth and esophagus, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, staggering gait, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and other central nervous system effects. May cause injury if aspirated into lungs.

Potential chronic health

Effects Carcinogenic Effects: See Section 11 Mutagenic Effects: None

Teratogenic Effects

None

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with pre-existing central nervous system (CNS) disease, neurological conditions, skin disorders, chronic respiratory diseases, or impaired liver or kidney function should avoid exposure. Signs and Symptoms Stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes. Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause skin dryness or cracking. 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. Ingestion of this material may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. As a result of vomiting, inhalation into the lungs may cause pulmonary injury.