Oil & Grease Emulsifier

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Eye Irritation, Category 2A

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer .

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.

Storage

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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 cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Skin Contact: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Substance is rapidly absorbed through the skin. Causes symptoms similar to those of inhalation. Skin sensitization testing with human volunteers produced negative results. 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. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.