SHOP C1014 7:3

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Colourless. Liquid. Mild hydrocarbon.

Health hazards

Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Safety Hazards : Flammable liquid. The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible. Will float and can be reignited on surface water. Inhalation : Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin Contact : Irritating to skin. 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. Skin irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blisters. Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision. 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.