COREXIT EC9580A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** WARNING Combustible. May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Combustible Liquid; may form combustible mixtures at or above the flash point. Empty product containers may contain product residue. Do not pressurize, cut, heat, weld, or expose containers to flame or other sources of ignition. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye, Skin, Inhalation Nalco Company 1601 W. Diehl Road • Naperville, Illinois 60563-1198 • (630)305-1000 For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access

Health hazards

ACUTE EYE CONTACT : Can cause mild, short-lasting irritation. SKIN CONTACT : May cause irritation with prolonged contact. INGESTION : Not a likely route of exposure. May cause nausea and vomiting. Can cause chemical pneumonia if aspirated into lungs following ingestion. Can cause central nervous system depression. INHALATION : Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE : Acute : Inhalation of high concentrations of organic solvents can cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, stupor or unconsciousness. Chronic : Frequent or prolonged contact with product may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS : Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition.