CAT-07

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EFFECTS OF SINGLE OVEREXPOSURE: SWALLOWING: Very corrosive to mucous membranes. Causes irritation of the mouth and throat, with chest and abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, faintness, dizziness, weakness, and possibly loss of consciousness. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, resulting in lung injury. SKIN ABSORPTION: Prolonged or widespread skin contact may result in absorption of potentially harmful amounts of material. INHALATION: Very corrosive to mucous membranes. Causes irritation to the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal discomfort and discharge with chest pain and coughing. There may be difficulty in breathing. SKIN CONTACT: Very corrosive to skin. Causes marked local irritation, seen as severe local redness and swelling and possible alkali burn blisters. Skin corrosion may occur. EYE CONTACT: Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked excess redness and swelling of the conjunctiva. Iritis may occur. Corneal injury may be severe, extensive, and, if not treated promptly, could result in permanent impairment of vision. EFFECTS OF REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE: Chronic overexposure to tetramethylammonium silanolate can cause alkali irritation and areas of primary irritant dermatitis. Exposure to extremely high concentrations of cyclohexane can lead to liver and kidney damage. Chronic skin overexposure to cyclohexane can cause dermatitis

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

OVEREXPOSURE Because of its irritating nature, this material may aggravate an existing dermatitis, and will irritate any existing exposed cuts or scrapes. SIGNIFICANT LABORATORY DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION: None currently known. OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None currently known.