PETROLEUM SPIRITS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance Black liquid

Signal word

WARNING!

Physical hazards

Combustible liquid and vapor.

Health hazards

May irritate the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs), and eyes. May cause skin irritation (possibly severe). Contains material which may cause central nervous system depression.

Potential health effects

Inhalation (Breathing) High concentrations of generated vapor or mist may be harmful if inhaled. 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 and may cause difficulty breathing and /lung congestion. Eyes May cause irritation. Skin May cause irritation and blisters. Not likely to be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Ingestion (Swallowing) May be harmful if swallowed. May cause throat irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous effects as noted under INHALATION (BREATHING). 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 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 may cause toxic effects as noted under INHALATION (BREATHING). Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelids and covering the eyeball (conjunctivitis). Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying, cracking, redness, itching, and/or swelling (dermatitis).

Cancer information

No known carcinogenicity. For more information, see SECTION 11: CARCINOGENICITY. Also see SECTION 15: CALIFORNIA.

Environmental hazards

Not available. Also see SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.