OILY WATER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance Black and viscous (thick) liquid with a petroleum odor

Signal word

WARNING!

Physical hazards

Product may burn, but does not ignite readily.

Health hazards

May be harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. May irritate the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs), eyes, and skin. Suspect cancer hazard. Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Contains material that may cause central nervous system damage.

Environmental hazards

Product may be toxic to fish, plants, wildlife and/or domestic animals. Also see SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Potential health effects

Inhalation (Breathing) Effects may vary depending on material composition. Typical effects may include: High concentrations of vapor or mist may be harmful if inhaled. Contains trace components which may cause sensitization. High concentrations of vapor or mist may irritate the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). High concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, loss of coordination, numbness, and other central nervous system effects. Massive acute overexposure may cause rapid central nervous system depression, sudden collapse, coma, and/or death. Eyes May cause irritation. Skin May cause irritation. Contains trace components which may cause skin sensitization. Product may be absorbed through the skin and cause harm as noted under INHALATION (BREATHING). Ingestion (Swallowing) May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause throat irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and/or other toxic effects as noted under INHALATION (BREATHING). Aspiration hazard: Breathing product into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause lung injury and possible death.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular, liver, kidney, central nervous system, respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs), eye, and/or skin disorders may have increased susceptibility to the effects of exposure. Chronic Prolonged or repeated inhalation of oil mist may cause oil pneumonia, lung tissue inflammation, and/or fibrous tissue formation. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelids and covering the eyeball (conjunctivitis). Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause liver and/or kidney damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying, cracking, redness, itching, and/or swelling (dermatitis). Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin sensitization, teratogenic effects, mutagenicity and/or reproductive toxicity. Contains material which may cause birth defects.

Cancer information

This product contains mineral oils, untreated or mildly treated, which can cause cancer. This product may contain hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvents, metals and polynuclear aromatics which can cause cancer. For more information, see SECTION 11: CARCINOGENICITY.