SHELLSOL A100

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance/Odor

Light colored liquid. Aromatic hydrocarbon odor

Health hazards

Can cause severe lung damage and may be fatal if swallowed. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause CNS depression.

Physical hazards

COMBUSTIBLE. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system. Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. Prolonged and repeated exposures to high concentrations may cause hearing loss (refer to section 11). Chronic hydrocarbon abuse (for example, sniffing glue or light hydrocarbons such as contained in this material) has been associated with irregular heart rhythms and potential cardiac arrest. Eye Contact: May cause temporary discomfort or irritation to the eye. Page 2 of 8 Skin Contact: May be slightly irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause defatting and drying of the skin which may result in a burning sensation and a dried, cracked appearance. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Liquid can directly enter the lungs (aspiration) when swallowed or vomited. Serious lung damage and possibly fatal chemical pneumonia (chemical pneumonitis) can develop if this occurs. Primary Target Organs: The following organs and/or organ systems may be damaged by overexposure to this material. Heart, Auditory System