Anti-Foam Agent

Principle Routes of Exposure

INHALATION ABSORPTION INGESTION Possible

Health hazards

ACUTE: May be irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. May cause central nervous system depression. CHRONIC: Long-term exposure can also cause loss of appetite, weight loss, nervousness, memory loss, mental retardation and liver damage. May cause dermatitis by defatting the skin from prolonged or repeated contact. CARCINOGENICITY: NTP IARC MONOGRAPHS OSHA REGULATED None The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) list ethyl alcohol as an A4 – Not classifiable as a Human Carcinogen. These are agents, which cause concern that they are carcinogenic for humans, but which cannot be assessed conclusively because of a lack of data. Animal studies do not provide indications carcinogenicity that is sufficient to classify the agent into one of their other categories. SIGNS and SYMPTOMS of EXPOSURE: May cause eye, skin and upper respiratory tract irritation. Short-term overexposure above 1,000 ppm by the inhalation route may cause central nervous system (CNS) effects such as headache and irritation of eyes, nose and throat. If continued for more than an hour additional CNS effects may occur such as: dizziness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, and an inability to concentrate. Gastrointestinal (stomach) effects may occur with symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with pre-existing skin, respiratory, or diseases of the nervous system may be at increased risk if exposed to this material.