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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Skin Irritation, Category 2 Eye Irritation, Category 2A

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

Wash hands thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment see ... on this label. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.

Storage

No phrases apply.

Potential health effects

The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. (Acute and Chronic): Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation. May cause liver and kidney damage. Sophisticated modeling has clearly proven that 2-butoxyethanol does not build up in the body under any kinds of normal use. Inhalation: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. May be harmful if inhaled. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Skin Contact: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. May cause skin irritation. Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain. Causes eye burns. Ingestion: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. Harmful if swallowed. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.