STAR BRITE DIP-IT WHIP-IT (WHITE, RED, GREEN, CLEAR, BLACK,)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview***: In case of eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. For skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If affected by inhalation of vapors or spray mist, remove to fresh air. If swallowed, get medical attention immediately. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Keep person warm, quiet and get medical attention. Aspiration of this material into the lungs due to vomiting can cause chemical pneumnitis which can be fatal. Effects of overexposure - eye contact: Irritation. Symptoms are tearing, redness and discomfort. Causes eye, skin, nose and throat irritation. Causes severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked excess redness and swelling of the conjunctive. Severely irritating. If not removed promptly, will injure eye tissue which may result in permanent damage. Effects of overexposure - skin contact: Irritation. Can cause defatting of skin which may lead to dermatitis. Toxic by absorption through skin with same effects as shown by inhalation. Prolonged exposure may cause a skin sensitization reaction in susceptible individuals. Brief contact may cause slight irritation with itching and local redness. Effects of overexposure - inhalation: Irritation to nose and throat. Extended or repeated exposure to concentrations above the recommended exposure limits may cause brain or nervous system depression, with symptoms such as dizziness, headache. If continued indefinitely, loss of consciousness, liver and kidney damage. Reports have associated repeated or prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause respiratory irritation, dizziness, headache, nausea and asphyxiation. Use with caution.371. Due to its low vapor pressure, the inhalation exposure hazard potential is regarded to be low. However if the product is heated, misted or sprayed, concentrations above the recommended levels may be reached and mucous membranes and upper respiratory irritations may result. cont’d Effects of overexposure - Ingestion: May cause mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If ingested do not induce vomiting, keep person warm, quiet, and get medical attention. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. Moderately toxic. May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Effects of overexposure - Chronic hazards: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Keep person warm, quiet and get medical attention. Aspiration of this material into the lungs due to vomiting can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact, inhalation, ingestion, eye contact