General Information
Revision date
2003-10-01
Product name
MultiTherm WB
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Company Information
company name
MultiTherm LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a clear, odorless, colorless to light blue liquid. The primary health hazard associated with this product is the potential for irritation of skin, eyes, or other contaminated tissue. This product is not flammable or reactive under typical emergency response conditions. Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of exposure to this product are by inhalation of mists or vapors generated by the product and contact with the skin and eyes. INHALATION: Inhalation of the mists or vapors of this product can be irritating to the nose, throat, mucous membranes, and other tissues of SYSTEM HAZARDOUS MAT ERIAL INFORMATION the respiratory system. Symptoms of such overexposure can include HEALTH 1 (BLUE) sneezing and coughing. These symptoms are generally alleviated when overexposure ends. FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: This liquid may cause local redness REACTIVITY 0 (YELLOW) or irritation of the skin following prolonged exposure. Repeated or PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT prolonged exposure may lead to dermatitis (red, inflamed skin). EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY Contact with the eyes will cause irritation and possibly burning, which SEE SECTION 8 is generally alleviated when the product is rinsed from the eyes. For routine industrial applications SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not known to be a potential route of over-exposure for the components of this product. INGESTION: Ingestion of this product, while not likely to occur in an industrial setting, may cause irritation of the mouth and throat, gastric upset, stomach ache, cramps, nausea and vomiting. INJECTION: Though not an expected route of occupational exposure for this product, injection (via punctures or lacerations in the skin) may cause local reddening, tissue swelling and discomfort.
Potential health effects
OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms associated with over- exposure to this product are as follows: ACUTE: The chief health hazards associated with this product would be the potential for irritation of contaminated skin and eyes. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated skin exposures can lead to dermatitis (dry, chapped skin). Refer to Section 11
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
for additional information TARGET ORGANS: Skin, eyes, respiratory system. PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?