Liquid Buffer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW���������������� • Colorless liquid with an irritating odor at high concentrations • May cause skin and eye irritation • Inhalation and ingestion can cause central nervous system effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, unconsciousness and possible death • Irritating and poisonous gases are produced if involved in fire • Target Organs: Central nervous system, kidneys, heart and liver �������������������������������������������� ACUTE GETTING IT IN YOUR EYE... • May cause eye irritation with tearing and burning pain GETTING IT ON YOUR SKIN... • Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin, dermatitis and burning/blistering • May be absorbed through the skin, however not likely a significant route of entry SWALLOWING IT... • May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea • May cause central nervous system depression characterized by excitement, headache, dizziness and drowsiness. BREATHING IT... • Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma • May cause respiratory tract irritation • Aspiration of trichloroethylene into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which is fatal 1 of 7 SYSTEMIC EFFECTS: • Possible peripheral nervous system effects and mild liver dysfunction may occur, kidney damage may also occur • Alcohol consumed before and after exposure may increase adverse effects • Methylene Chloride is metabolized to carbon monoxide. Overexposure may cause an increase in carboxyhemoglobin level in blood. Persons with a compromised cardiovascular system may not be able to tolerate the added cardiovascular stress CHRONIC • Signs and symptoms of the ingredients are associated with central nervous system depression such as headache, dizziness, weakness, double vision, memory loss, decreased appetite, fatigue and impaired judgment • May cause alcohol intolerance shown by temporary reddening of the skin • May cause liver and kidney damage • Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis • Exposures can cause the heart to beat irregularly or stop • For Xylene and Toluene, repeated exposure can damage bone marrow, causing low blood cell count. CANCER, REPRODUCTIVE AND GENETIC EFFECTS • Possible cancer hazard based on test with laboratory animals have been reported for Trichloroethylene and Methylene Chloride (lung, liver and pancreas) • There is limited evidence suggesting that Xylene, Ethyl Benzene and Trichloroethylene may damage the fetus • 1,2 Butylene Oxide may decrease fertility in females and cause genetic mutations. See Toxicological Information (Section 11) For More Information