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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

Potential Acute Health Effects

See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. Very hazardous by the following route of exposure: of skin contact (irritant corrosive permeator), of eye contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous by the following route of exposure: of ingestion, of inhalation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) in sensitive individuals. Note to Physician Can be metabolized to carbon monoxide increasing levels of blood carbon hemoglobin. This product contains methanol. Acute exposure to methanol, either through ingestion or breathing high airborne concentrations can result in symptoms appearing between 40 minutes and 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms and signs are usually limited to CNS, eyes and gastrointestinal tract. Because of the initial CNS’s effects of headache, vertigo, lethargy and confusion, there may be an impression of ethanol intoxication. Blurred vision, decreased acuity and photophobia are common complaints. Treatment with ipecac or lavage is indicated in any patient presenting within two hours of ingestion. A profound metabolic acidosis occurs in severe poisoning and serum bicarbonate levels are a more accurate measure of severity than serum methanol levels. Treatment protocols are available from most major hospitals and early collaboration with appropriate hospitals is recommended. This product contains Toluene, a known central nervous system (CNS) depressant. Handle situation of misuse accordingly. P.V.R.