Ecoscint A

Appearance/Odor

Nearly odorless, clear, blue-violet fluorescent liquid. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - IMMEDIATE HAZARD MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - CHRONIC HAZARD WARNING NO CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS KNOWN Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates NO ADVERSE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED IN HUMANS AS A RESULT OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Breathing of the mists, vapors or fumes may irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Vapors or mist, expecially as generated from heating the material or as from exposure in poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, may be irritating and cause discomfort in nose and throat. Prolonged exposure may cause difficulty breathing. Ingestion May cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: May be harmful by ingestion. Skin May cause skin irritation. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact, as with clothing wetted with material, may cause more severe irritation and discomfort. Eyes Exposure to vapors, fumes or mists may cause irritation. Direct contact may cause irritation. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Causes irritation and possible injury to the cornea. Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure Inhalation Sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, sneezing and burning sensation, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. May cause central nervous system depression or effects. Symptoms may include headache, excitation, euphoria, dizziness, incoordination, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory arrest and death, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Discomfort in nose and throat, nasal discharge, coughing, difficulty breathing. Ingestion Salivation, pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms similar to those listed under Inhalation. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea. Skin Drying, reddening, itching, and cracking. Repeated or prolonged contact with large amounts of this material may result in absorption through the skin to produce toxic effects. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Local redness and swelling. Eyes Redness, tearing, and blurred vision. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Excess blinking and tear production. Marked redness and swelling of the eye with injury to the cornea. Carcinogenicity Not listed by NTP or IARC as a known or possible carcinogen. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Not listed by NTP or IARC as a known or possible carcinogen. Mutagenicity No information available. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: No information available. Reproductive Toxicitiy No information available. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: No information available.

Teratogenic Effects

No information available. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: No information available.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Ingestion, inhalation, skin contact. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: Ingestion, inhalation. Target Organ Statement No information available. Linear alkyl phenyl ethoxylates: No information available.