PITTWRAP SS Primer

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Skin, Eyes and Ingestion. IMMEDIATE EFFECTS: INHALATION: Can cause irritation of the nasal passages and throat. Causes stupor (central nervous system depression) May cause mild nausea/dizziness on some people if used in confined/unventilated areas. SKIN CONTACT: Can cause moderate skin irritation (reddening and swelling) EYE CONTACT: Liquid and Vapors are irritating to eyes. Can cause severe eye irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision. Splashes or spray vapors may cause irritation. INGESTION: Can cause mental sluggishness. My cause discomfort.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

ACUTE: Can cause severe eye irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision. Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause nausea, respiratory, central nervous system effects, including dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness, and even death. Swallowing can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration of materials into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis, which is fatal. May be an irritant for sensitive skin. CHRONIC: Prolonged and repeated skin contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting and dermatitis. Overexposure in laboratory animals has been found to cause the following effects: Liver abnormalities, kidney damage, lung damage, and spleen damage. Overexposure of this material has been suggested as a cause for liver abnormalities in humans. Prolonged and repeated contact may lead to dermatitis, and with poor hygiene practices may produce systemic toxicity.