NEOSOLV 6 Solvent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Clear colourless. Liquid at room temperature. Mild.

Health hazards

Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Inhalation : This material does not normally present an inhalation hazard, however, in applications where vapours (caused by high temperature) or mists (caused by mixing) are created, breathing may cause a mild burning sensation in the nose, throat and lungs. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin Contact : May cause moderate irritation to skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Eye Contact : Moderately irritating to eyes. Ingestion : Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Signs and Symptoms : Breathing of high vapour 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. Other signs and symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) depression may include headache, nausea, and lack of coordination. Defatting dermatitis signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation and/or a dried/cracked appearance. Skin irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blisters. If material enters lungs, signs and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath, and/or fever. The onset of respiratory symptoms may be delayed for several hours after exposure.