OPTIMER 9815

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** WARNING Combustible. Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause skin and eye irritation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Wear suitable protective clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Water in contact with the product will cause slippery floor conditions. 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. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of nitrogen (NOx) under fire conditions.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye, Skin

Health hazards

ACUTE EYE CONTACT Can cause mild to moderate irritation. SKIN CONTACT Can cause mild to moderate irritation. INGESTION Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected. INHALATION Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Acute A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. Chronic Frequent or prolonged contact with product may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC CHRONIC Contains kerosene. Lifetime skin painting tests with fuels and certain fuel fractions derived from crude oil and cracked stocks, boiling between 175-370 deg C have shown that these middle distillate materials can produce tumors and/or cancers in laboratory mice. The relationship of these results to humans has not been fully established.