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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: -4 F°. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor.

Potential health effects

acute and chronic) Causes Eye Irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin and cause irritation of the skin. Target Organs: central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes, skin. Symptoms of exposure: Effects of eye exposure: Causes eye irritation. May cause burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal damage. Effects of skin contact: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause drying or cracking of the skin. May be absorbed through the skin. Effects of ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Effects of inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause motor incoordination and speech abnormalities.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may cause central nervous system effects, respiratory tract irritation and/or motor incoordination and speech abnormalities.