NALCO 8252

Hazardous Ingredients

CAS NO % (w/w) Heavy Aromatic Naphtha 64742-94-5 40.0 - 70.0 Naphthalene 91-20-3 5.0 - 10.0 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 5.0 - 10.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** WARNING Combustible. Irritating to eyes and skin. 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. Protect product from freezing. 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 nitrogen (NOx) and sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE Eye, Skin, Inhalation HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE EYE CONTACT Can cause mild irritation. SKIN CONTACT Can cause moderate irritation. Frequent or prolonged contact with product may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. 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. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Vapours and/or aerosols which may be formed at elevated temperatures or during agitation may cause systemic effects. 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. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - CHRONIC This product contains naphthalene. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has evaluated naphthalene and determined it to be possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B, based on sufficient evidence in experimental animals and inadequate evidence in humans).