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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Pale straw. Liquid. Hydrocarbon.

Health hazards

Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Safety Hazards : Flammable liquid. This material is a static accumulator. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air-vapour mixtures can occur. Inhalation : Slightly irritating to respiratory system. Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light-headedness, headache and nausea. Skin Contact : Irritating to skin. Ingestion : Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Signs and Symptoms : 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. Skin irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blisters. 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. Carbon monoxide toxicity may range from shortness of breath, through to headache, dizziness, confusion, collapse, and death.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Additional information

This product is intended for use in closed systems only.