Shell Rotella ELC Concentrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Red. Liquid at room temperature. Characteristic.

Health hazards

Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause acidosis, cardiopulmonary and kidney effects. Inhalation : Slightly irritating to respiratory system. Skin Contact : May cause moderate irritation to skin. Eye Contact : Moderately irritating to eyes. Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.May cause acidosis, cardiopulmonary and kidney effects.Ingestion may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Environmental hazards

May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. : Not classified as dangerous for the environment.

Further information

Possibility of organ or organ system damage from prolonged exposure; see Chapter 11 for details. Target organ(s): Kidney. Lungs Cardiovascular system. Intentional abuse, misuse or other massive exposure may cause multiple organ damage and or death. Signs and Symptoms : Kidney toxicity may be recognized by blood in the urine or increased or decreased urine flow. Other signs and symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, lumbar pain shortly after ingestion, and possibly narcosis and death. High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression resulting in headaches, dizziness and nausea; continued exposure may result in unconsciousness and/or death.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing medical conditions of the following organ(s) or organ system(s) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: Kidney. Cardiovascular system.

Additional information

Under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency, this product meets the definition of a hazardous chemical when evaluated according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.