Pennsylene Antifreeze Coolant 50%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Health hazards

Harmful or potentially fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Potentially affects central nervous system. Fire & Explosion: Does not readily ignite. Flammability and Reactivity Rating is: 1 Slight

Potential health effects

Eyes: Splashes may cause irritation, pain, and eye damage. Skin: Minor skin irritation and penetration may occur. Inhalation: Vapor inhalation is generally not a problem unless heated or misted. Exposure to vapors over an extended time period has caused throat irritation and headache. May cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness. Pulmonary edema and central nervous system depression may also develop. When heated or misted, has produced rapid, involuntary eye movement and coma. Ingestion: Initial symptoms in massive dosage parallel alcohol intoxication, progressing to CNS depression, vomiting, headache, rapid respiratory and heart rate, lowered blood pressure, stupor, collapse and unconsciousness with convulsions. Death from respiratory arrest or cardiovascular collapse may follow. Lethal dose in humans: 100 ml (3-4 ounces). Chronic Exposure: Repeated small exposures by any route can cause severe kidney problems. Brain damage may also occur. Skin allergy can develop. May damage the developing fetus. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.