ALKANOLAMINE

Potential Acute Health Effects

Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns

Potential chronic health

Effects Swallowing of this material may result in severe ulceration, inflammation, and possible perforation of the upper alimentary tract. Hazards of product Colorless Liquid Ammoniacal CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. EVACUATE AREA. KEEP UPWIND OF SPILL. ASPIRATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE. REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE. Effects of Single Acute Overexposure Inhalation May cause irritation of the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal discomfort and discharge, coughing, and possibly accompanied by chest pain. Prolonged overexposure may cause injury to the respiratory tract. Eye Contact Liquid causes severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, marked excess redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, and chemical burns of the cornea. Skin Contact Causes local discomfort or pain, severe excess redness and swelling, tissue destruction, fissures, ulceration, and possibly bleeding into the injured area. Skin Absorption Toxic. Prolonged or widespread contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts of material. Swallowing Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, resulting in lung injury. Causes severe irritation or chemical burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach, with pain or discomfort in the mouth, throat, chest, and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, thirst, faintness, weakness, circulatory collapse, and coma. Chronic, Prolonged or Repeated Overexposure Effects of Repeated Overexposure Repeated overexposure may cause damage to kidneys and liver. Other Effects of Overexposure None currently known.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis. Inhalation of material may aggravate asthma and inflammatory or fibrotic pulmonary disease. See Section 11 for toxicological information and additional information about potential health effects.