Hexaphene MA-22

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Form Flammable Liquid Odor Pungent

Potential health effects

Inhalation Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. Slightly irritation to the respiratory system. May cause sensitization by inhalation. Reports has associated repeated and prolong occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Toxic if inhaled. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. Corrosive to the digestive tract. Causes burns. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Skin: Eyes Harmful in contact with skin. Irritation to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Some reports suggest that formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma, and that pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Carcinogenicity Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects Contains material which may cause developmental abnormalities, based on animal data. Fertility effects: Target organs Contains material which may impair female fertility, based on animal data. Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS), Review Section 2 and 11 for any additional assessments. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting, respiratory tract irritation, coughing, headache, drowsiness/fatigue, dizziness/vertigo, wheezing and breathing difficulties, unconsciousness, and asthma. Ingestion Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains, nausea or vomiting, dizziness/vertigo, drowsiness/fatigue, headache, unconsciousness, convulsion. Skin: Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation, redness. Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain, watering, redness.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

By overexposure Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentions in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.

Environmental effects

Environmental precautions Prevent entry into sewers and watercourses. If product enters sewers or watercourses, inform the appropriate environmental authorities. See section 12for more detailed information on Ecological effects. –