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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EFFECTS OF SINGLE OVEREXPOSURE: SWALLOWING: Moderately toxic. Causes severe 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: Causes irritation of the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal discomfort and discharge with chest pain and coughing. There may be difficulty in breathing. SKIN CONTACT: Causes marked local irritation, seen as severe local redness and swelling. Skin corrosion may occur. EYE CONTACT: 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: Repeated exposure to sufficiently high concentrations of dibutyltin dilaurate may cause liver damage, anemia, and possibly impairment of immunological mechanisms.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

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