DISTILLATE NAPHTHA

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Hazard Summary : Extremely flammable.May liberate highly toxic and flammable hydrogen sulfide gas.Hydrogen sulphide may be released and collect in the vapor space of process vessels and storage tanks.

Potential health effects

Eyes : Vapor may irritate eyes. Liquid may cause severe irritation, reddening and swelling. Skin : Prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis, reddening of skin and a chapped appearance. Toluene and benzene are readily absorbed through the skin. Inhalation : High concentration of vapours may induce unconsciousness. Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms of hydrogen sulfide overexposure include respiratory tract irritation and shortness of breath. In high doses hydrogen sulfide may produce pulmonary edema and respiratory depression or paralysis. Exposure to very high levels of hydrogen sulfide (> 500 ppm) will result in unconsciousness and death. Ingestion : May cause burning sensation in mouth, throat and stomach; vomiting and diarrhea, drowsiness. Small amounts of liquid drawn into the lungs from swallowing or vomiting may cause fluid build up in the lungs or inflammation of the bronchi. Chronic Exposure : May damage the nervous system characterized by chronic headache, dizziness, fatigue, impaired sense of balance, and loss of memory. May cause kidney damage and enlargement of the liver. Benzene can impair the formation of red and white blood cells and platelets. Benzene can cause cancer of the white blood cells.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Eye contact Skin Absorption Skin contact Ingestion Target Organs : Respiratory system Central nervous system Blood Carcinogenic Effects : Component in the product is a human carcinogen IARC Group 1 - Known Human Carcinogen ACGIH A1 - Confirmed Human Carcinogen