Histosol

Appearance/Odor

Clear, colorles liquid with a moderate, aromatic odor EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - IMMEDIATE HAZARD POISON! DANGER! UNDILUTED COMPONENTS CAUSE BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIALS MAY CAUSE FIRE. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - CHRONIC HAZARD WARNING CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO ORGANIC SOLVENTS HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS NEUROTOXIC EFFECTS INCLUDING PERMANENT BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: LOSS OF MEMORY, LOSS OF INTELLECTUAL ABILITY, AND LOSS OF COORDINATION.

Potential health effects

Inhalation SLIGHTLY TOXIC. Breathing of the mists, vapors or fumes may irritate the nose, throat, and lungs. May cause central nervous system depression or effects. May cause cardiac sensitization, including arrhythmias (irregular heart beats) and death due to cardiac arrest. Chronic exposure to high doses may damage the peripheral nerves, resulting in numbness or tingling in the extremities. See also Reproductive Toxicity and Target Organ Statement for further special toxic effects. Ingestion MODERATELY TOXIC. May cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract. Aspiration into lungs may cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage. Aspiration symptoms may be delayed in onset by up to 24 hours. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms similar to those listed under Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure - Inhalation. See also Reproductive Toxicity and Target Organ Statement for further special toxic effects. Skin SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. Contact may cause reddening, itching and inflammation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause reddening, itching and inflammation. Defatting agent. Eyes SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. Exposure to vapors, fumes or mists may cause irritation. Direct contact may cause irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation and conjunctivitis. Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure Inhalation Symptoms may include sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, sneezing and burning sensation, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. If CNS depression or effects occur, symptoms include headache, excitation, euphoria, dizziness, incoordination, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, contulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory arrest and death, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Ingestion Ingestion symptoms may include salivation, pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms similar to those listed under Inhalation Skin Reddening, itching, and inflammation. Eyes Irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision. Carcinogenicity Benzene, a known carcinogen, may be present in trace amounts, less than 50 ppm. Otherwise, there are no known or anticipated carcinogens present in Naphtha. Mutagenicity No information available. Reproductive Toxicitiy This product contains components which may cause adverse reproductive effects. Pregnant women may be at an increased risk from exposure. Consumption of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.

Teratogenic Effects

This product contains components which may cause adverse developmental effects. Pregnant women may be at an increased risk from exposure. Consumption of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects. Routes of Entry Inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Target Organ Statement Acute or chronic overexposure to this material or its components may cause systemic toxicity, including adverse effects to the following: kidney, liver, spleen, adrenals, thymus and central nervous system. Pre-existing medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure include disorders of the skin, kidney, liver, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.