THINNER TPV

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid. Emergency Overview WARNING!

Health hazards

CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER AND KIDNEYS. Safety Hazards: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES. VAPOURS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR. VAPOURS MAY TRAVEL ACROSS THE GROUND AND REACH REMOTE IGNITION SOURCES CAUSING A FLASHBACK FIRE DANGER. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE MAY CAUSE FIRE. ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES MAY BE GENERATED DURING PUMPING.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Skin Allergies, Eczema, Asthma, Respiratory disorders Impaired liver, kidney, Central nervous system (CNS) or pulmonary function. Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system. Respiratory irritation signs and symptoms may include a temporary burning sensation of the nose and throat, coughing, and/or difficulty breathing. ache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, tight-headedness, fatigue, headache, nausea, loss of coordination and vomiting. Aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation. Eye Contact: Vapour is irritating to eyes. Ingestion: Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of low amounts may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Ingestion of higher amounts has a narcotic effect and may cause effects on the central nervous system, resulting in respiratory failure, nausea and unconsciousness. If material enters lungs, signs and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath, and/or fever. Chronic Exposure: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Defatting dermatitis signs Seite 1(8) and symptoms may include a burning sensation and/or a dried/cracked appearance. Further possibilities of organ or organ system damage from prolonged exposure; see Chapter 11 for more details. 3.)