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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Health hazards

Danger, may cause cardiac sensitization, asphyxiant gas, overexposure may cause depression, liquid material may cause frostbite and freeze burns. Flammability hazards: Extremely flammable, forms explosive mixtures with air, may cause flash fire.

Appearance/Odor

Vapor and Liquid are colorless, contain stanching agent OSHA Hazard Determination: 800 - 1000 ppm 8-hour TWA

HMIS® ratings

Health 1; Flammability 4; Reactivity 0

Potential health effects

Pri mary Route of Exposure Eye Contact May causes irritation. Direct contact with liquefied/pressurized N/A gas or frost particle may produce severely and possibly permanent eye damage from freezer burn Skin Irritation: Neither a “corrosive” nor “irritant” by OSHA standard. Solid or N/A liquid forms of this material and pressurized gas can cause Freezer burns. Prolonged exposure tends to remove skin oils, Possibly leading to dermatitis Inhalation: Oxygen deficient atmospheres may cause gasping, Yes disorientation, unconsciousness, and possibly death Ingestion: Not expected with proper use N/A Solid and liquid forms of this material and pressurized gas Can cause burns. Potential human health risks vary from person to person. As a precaution, exposure to liquids, Vapors, mists or fumes should be minimized Carcinogenicity: No

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute or chronic overexposure to this material or its components may cause systematic toxicity, including adverse effects to the following: cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Contain asphyxiant which may cause reproductively and/or development effects in pregnant woman. Pre-existing medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure include disorders of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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