Micon 70 (TM) Polyol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color: Clear Physical State: Liquid Odor: Amine.

Signal word

WARNING! May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Isolate area.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause slight temporary eye irritation. May cause slight temporary corneal injury. Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause slight skin irritation with local redness. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Repeated skin exposure to large quantities may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Skin Sensitization: Contains component(s) which caused allergic skin reactions when tested in mice. ®(TM)*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow Inhalation: At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. With good ventilation, single exposure is not expected to cause adverse effects. If material is heated or areas are poorly ventilated, vapor/mist may accumulate and cause respiratory irritation and symptoms such as headache and nausea. Ingestion: Oral toxicity is expected to be moderate in humans due to diethylene glycol even though tests with animals show a lower degree of toxicity. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. The data presented are for the following material: Diethylene glycol. Excessive exposure may cause central nervous system effects, cardiopulmonary effects (metabolic acidosis), and kidney failure. May cause nausea and vomiting. May cause abdominal discomfort or diarrhea. Effects of Repeated Exposure: In humans, effects have been reported on the following organs: Kidney. Gastrointestinal tract. In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: Bladder. Respiratory tract. Liver. Central nervous system. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects: Diethylene glycol has caused toxicity to the fetus and some birth defects at maternally toxic, high doses in animals. Other animal studies have not reproduced birth defects even at much higher doses that caused severe maternal toxicity. Reproductive Effects: Diethylene glycol did not interfere with reproduction in animal studies except at very high doses.