MIN J93J2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** DANGER Flammable. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Irritating to skin. Contains methanol. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Methanol may cause central nervous system effects or permanent vision damage if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin in large amounts. May cause cancer. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. If respiratory symptoms develop, remove to fresh air, rest, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention. 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 water. Use a mild soap if available. Wear a face shield. Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. Flammable Liquid; may release vapors that form flammable mixtures at or above the flash point. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. 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 nitrogen (NOx) and sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye, Skin, Inhalation EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC

Health hazards

ACUTE EYE CONTACT : Severely irritating. If not removed promptly, will injure eye tissue and may result in permanent eye damage. SKIN CONTACT : Can cause moderate irritation. Toxic in contact with skin. Methanol may be absorbed through the skin and cause central nervous system effects which may result in permanent visual changes including blindness. INGESTION : Not a likely route of exposure. There may be irritation to the gastro-intestinal tract with nausea and vomiting. The main hazard of methyl alcohol arises from its misuse as a drinking substitute for ethyl alcohol. As little as 15 ml of 40% methyl alcohol may cause death. Sublethal doses may cause central nervous system effects and may result in permanent visual changes including blindness. INHALATION : Irritating, in high concentrations, to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Toxic by inhalation. AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS : A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions. CHRONIC This product contains Benzyl Chloride. The International Agency for Research into Cancer (IARC) have evaluated benzyl chloride and found it to be a probable human carcinogen.