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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER! Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Harmful by inhalation of mist. May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause blindness if swallowed. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause heart muscle damage. May cause damage to the liver and kidneys. Form: Liquid Color: Pale Yellow Odor: ester like

Principle Routes of Exposure

Ingestion, Dermal, Inhalation. The anticipated HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM symptoms of overexposure to this product, via route of exposure, are indicated below. HEALTH (BLUE) INHALATION: Short-term harmful health effects are not expected from 2 vapor generated at ambient temperature. However, this material is capable of forming methanol if hydrolyzed. Methanol vapor may cause dizziness, drowsiness, disturbances of vision, and tingling, numbness, and shooting pains in the hands and forearms. FLAMMABILITY (RED) 1 Long term repeated overexposure to methanol vapor concentrations of 3000 ppm or greater may allow a cumulative effect to occur with resulting nausea, vomiting, headache, ringing in the ears, insomnia, trembling, REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 1 unsteady gait, vertigo, clouded and double vision. Liver and/or kidney injury may occur. Prolonged overexposure at levels of 800-1000 ppm may result in severe eye damage in some persons. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT C CONTACT WITH SKIN May cause the following effects allergic skin reaction in sensitized individuals-hypersensitivity reactions. These EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY reactions may be delayed. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may result in defatting, drying and cracking of skin. SEE SECTION 8 EYES May cause eye irritation. May cause the following effects stinging- excess blinking-tear production-excess redness of the conjunctivae swelling of the conjunctivae. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings INGESTION: Acute oral exposure (i.e., ingestion of significant quantities) during organogenesis may lead to increased reproductive risk. This product hydrolyzes in the stomach to form methanol. Methanol may cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, leg cramps, restlessness, confusion, drunken behavior, visual disturbances, drowsiness, coma and death. There may be a delay of several hours between swallowing methanol and the onset of signs and symptoms. The effects observed are in part due to acidosis and partially to cerebral edema. Visual effects include blurred vision, diplopia, changes in color perception, restriction of visual fields, complete blindness. Ingestion of moderate quantities of methanol also produces metabolic acidosis. Onset of symptoms may be delayed up to 48 hours. 60-200ml methanol is fatal dose for most adults. Ingestion of as little as 10ml methanol has caused blindness. With massive overdoses, liver, kidney and heart muscle injuries have been described.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing dermatitis, other skin conditions, eye disorders, respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. May aggravate liver and/or kidney problems. CHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY: Prolonged or repeated skin exposures can cause dermatitis (dry, red skin). This product can cause sensitization in susceptible individuals. Subsequent contact after initial sensitization can result in allergic reactions. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional information. Chronic low level exposure via inhalation may result in chronic inhalation of Methanol. Adverse effects on the central nervous system, liver, kidneys and heart tissue and eye damage. This product or one of its ingredients present at 0.1% or more is not listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?