Muskol Aerosol, 23.5% DEET

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear, Light yellow Aerosol Alcohol-like odor Flammable. May be severely irritating to the eyes. May be harmful by inhalation. Absorbed through the skin. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin in large amounts. May cause effects to: - nervous system - cardiovascular system - liver - kidney May be harmful to fish and aquatic organisms. Consumers: Refer to the package insert or product label for appropriate consumer-specific information about this product when used according to manufacturer's directions.

Potential health effects

The following summary is based upon available information about the individual ingredients of the mixture, or of the expected properties of the mixture. DEET is a common insect repellent which is applied directly to the skin. DEET may cause stinging and slight to moderate eye and mucous membrane irritation. DEET may cause contact dermatitis or excerbation of pre-existing skin disease in sensitive individuals. DEET is efficiently absorbed from the skin or gut. If large amounts of DEET are inhaled, ingested, or applied dermally (especially areas of skin that are occluded), the potential for severe toxicity exists. However, compared to the widespread use of the product, there are relatively few cases of toxicity. Reported acute or chronic effects from overexposure to DEET were restlessness, drowsiness, irritability, weakness, headaches, incoordination, slurred speech, confusion, insomnia, tremor, flexing or extending of extremities, decreases in blood pressure, decreased heartbeat, skin effects (rashes, bullous eruptions and necrosis), pyschosis, seizures, prolonged disability, coma, or anaphylactic reaction. Death has been reported when large amounts of DEET were ingested. Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is an eye, nose, and mucous membrane irritant. It may cause skin irritation or sensitization after prolonged exposure. Acute effects of ethanol may include headache, dizziness, nausea, sensations of warmth and cold, numbness, fatigue, breathing difficulty, cough, tearing, vision impairment, incoordination, decreased reaction time, alteration of mood and personality, slurred speech, coma and respiratory depression.

Potential chronic health

may include concentration difficulty, sleepiness, kidney and liver damage, and cardiac effects. Chronic ingestion of ethanol may cause cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, and liver. Oral ingestion of alcohol during pregnancy may cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) including joint, limb, and cardiac abnormalities and behavioral and learning impairment. There have been no reports of FAS as a result of occupational handling of ethanol. Isobutane and propane are simple asphixiant gases (displaces oxygen from the breathing atmosphere), anesthetics, and central nervous system depressants. Inhalation exposure to high concentrations may cause fatigue, vomiting, nausea dizziness, decreased vision, mood disturbances, numbness of extremities (e.g. fingers), headache, confusion, decreased coordination and judgement, breathing difficulties, irregular heartbeat, cyanosis, convulsions, or coma. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Direct contact with liquefied isobutane or propane may cause frostbite or burns to the eyes or following prolonged skin contact. LISTED CARCINOGENS CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER OSHA IARC NTP ACGIH Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 Listed. Group A4 Not classifiable as a human carcinogen. Ethanol (ethyl alcohol): IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) has classified Alcoholic Beverages as Group 1 (indicating in their evaluation that the agent is carcinogenic to humans). However, occupational handling or manufacturer's specified use of this product is not expected to result in relevant exposures.