Semi-Solid Oil-Based Stains

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

ROUTES OF ENTRY: See under Health Effects. Primary Route of Absorbtion: Skin Contact NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: In case of possible overexposure the following organs could be affected: lungs, skin, liver, kidney and certain CNS effects. Existing medical conditions possibly aggravated by exposure: Persons with breathing difficulties, skin and eye sensitivities. Possible redness, burning and drying of the following: Skin Effects of Overexposure, Petroleum Distillates (aliphatic hydrocarbons): EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: No more than slightly irritating or toxic.

Potential health effects

EYE: Direct contact may cause burning,tearing,redness,swelling. SKIN: May cause irritation, dryness and can cause dermatitis and/or defatting. INHALATION: Causes irritation of the respiratory tract and may cause dizziness, drowsiness, headache and nausea. INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, etc.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged exposure may effect pulmonary function and dermatitis. TARGET ORGANS: This product (or its components) has been shown to lower activity of certain immune system cells in experimental animals. The significance of this effect with respect to human health is uncertain. Overexposure to this product (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in laboratory animals: mild, reversible liver effects, cardiac sensitization, kidney damage and effects on hearing. OVEREXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause the following effects in humans: dermatitis, central nervous system effects. CARCINOGENICITY: SEE SECTION 15