NORMAL BUTYL ACETATE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Danger! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor! Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Harmful if inhaled. Vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness. Causes skin and eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May cause system damage of the eyes.

Health hazards

Inhalation: Inhalation can cause severe irritation of mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. High concentrations may cause lung damage. An irritant to the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentrations has a narcotic effect and may cause liver and kidney damage. Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. Repeated or prolonged contact with the skin has a defatting effect and may cause dryness, cracking and possibly dermatitis. Eye Contact: Produces severe irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation and possible corneal injury. Chronic Exposure: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce irritation and dermatitis. Kidney and liver damage are reported in animals. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: Skin, lung (for example, asthma-like conditions)