General Information
Revision date
2005-06-18
Product name
WITH PTEF
Chemical name
Aliphatic Glycol Ether Solution
CAS No.
34590-94-8
Manufacturer Name
STAR BRITE
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Company Information
company name
STAR BRITE
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant, lemon-like odor. The main health hazard associated with exposure to this product is the potential for moderate irritation of skin and other contaminated tissue. Contact with the eyes may result in tearing and moderate to severe irritation due to the presence of Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether. Inhalation exposure may result in moderate irritation to the respiratory system. This solution is not flammable or reactive. If involved in a fire, products of thermal decomposition from this product may include oxides of carbon. Emergency responders must wear the personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of occupational overexposure are inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product are as follows: INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors, mists, or sprays of this product may be moderately irritating to the respiratory system. Depending on the concentration and duration of contact, symptoms of inhalation overexposure can include coughing, sore throat, nasal congestion, and breathing difficulty. (Continued) CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: This product may be mildly irritating to contaminated skin when contact is short-lived. Prolonged skin contact may HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM be moderately irritating and may result in dermatitis (dry, red, itchy skin). Contact with the eyes may cause moderate to irritation and symptoms of pain, redness, and watering. Prolonged eye contact may result in HEALTH (BLUE) 1 lacrymation and excessive tearing. SKIN ABSORPTION: Although the Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether component of this product can be absorbed via intact skin, due to the low level of this compound in the product, no toxic effect is expected. If skin contact is prolonged, symptoms such as described under inhalation may (RED) 0 FLAMMABILITY occur. INGESTION: Ingestion is not anticipated to be a significant route of exposure for any component of this product. If this product is swallowed, symptoms of such exposure may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 INJECTION: Injection of this product (as may occur if skin is punctured by a contaminated object) can result in pain, redness, and local swelling. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT C
Potential health effects
OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. In the event of overexposure, the following symptoms may be observed: EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY ACUTE: The primary acute health effect associated with this product is the potential for mild irritation of the skin and moderate irritation of contaminated SEE SECTION 8 eyes, or upon inhalation exposure. Ingestion may result in nausea and vomiting. For routine applications of solution. CHRONIC: Repeated skin contact can result in dermatitis. See Section 11 (Toxicology Information) for additional data. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Skin, eyes, respiratory system. CHRONIC Skin. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?