DOT 4 HEAVY DUTY BRAKE FLUID

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW May be Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Eye and Skin Irritant. May cause allergic skin reaction

Principle Routes of Exposure

Absorption, Inhalation, and Ingestion.

Health hazards

(Acute and Chronic)

Potential chronic health

Repeated exposure may result in drying of the skin and mucous membranes Signs and Symptoms: Eyes: Causes severe irritation experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked excess redness and swelling of the conjuctiva. Skin: No adverse effects expected with exposure to skin. Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact, as with clothing wetted with material, may cause more severe irritation and discomfort, seen as local redness and swelling. Inhalation: Vapors are mildy to markedly irritating to the lungs depending on the exposure level. Ingestion: Ingestion may be fatal..May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. May produce central nervous system depression and kidney damage. Carcinogenicity: This compound contains no ingredients at concentration of 0.1% or greater that are carcinogens or suspect carcinogen.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing skin, eye and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product. Impaired kidney function from pre-existing disorder my be aggravated by exposure to this product. Other Health Warnings: Vomiting and subsequent aspiration into the lungs may lead to chemical pneumonia and pulmonary edema which is a potentially fatal condition.

Environmental effects

Not Available