Zinsser Parks Gum Turpentine

Hazardous Ingredients

OSHA OSHA ACGIH Hazardous Component CAS# PEL TLV Turpenes Hydrocarbon (Turpentine Oil) 8006-64-2 100 ppm 20 ppm Section 3 Hazard Identification Emergency Overview: High vapor concentration should be avoided. This product is a clear liquid with a characteristic pine smell and flash point of 105oF. Primary Routes of Exposure: Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Potential Acute Health Effects: Eye: Irritating and damaging. It can cause conjunctivitis or corneal burns. Vapors can irritate the eyes. Exposure to a 175-ppm concentration irritates the eyes and may be considered intolerable. Skin: Can cause dermatitis It can penetrate the skin to produce systemic effects. Ingestion: Can produce nausea, serious illness or even death. Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or mists is irritating and can produce headaches, dizziness, vertigo, chest pain, bronchitis, pulmonary edema, cyanosis, narcosis, and accelerated pulse. Potential Chronic Health Effects: Signs and Symptoms: The signs and symptoms of chronic exposure to turpentine include dermatitis or eczema, with irritation, redness, swelling, and small or large fluid- filled blisters on the skin. Workers exposed to terpenes (a principal component of turpentine) for longer than 5 years may also be at greater risk of developing lung cancer. (See also Sections 4, 8, and 11for related information)