Lighting Bolt A/P Degreaser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

__________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Corrosive. May cause irritation of skin and respiratory tract. May be absorbed through skin. Clear, blue/green liquid with butyl odor. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, skin contact/absorption, inhalation

Potential Acute Health Effects

EYES: Causes severe irritation experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with redness and swelling of the conjunctiva. SKIN: Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact may cause more severe irritation with pain, local redness and swelling. INHALATION: High concentrations of vapor or mists may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. INGESTION: May cause headache, dizziness, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and general weakness. continued

Long term hazards

Effects 2-Butoxyethanol has caused red blood cell hemolysis in lab animals and secondary injury to the liver and kidney. Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Dermal exposure may cause local redness and swelling, pain and discomfort. Prolonged skin contact may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Target Organ Effects: Lungs and upper respiratory tract, eyes, skin, liver, kidney Reproductive/Developmental Information: No data. Carcinogenic Information: This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA. __________________________________________________________________________________________________