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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Form: Liquid Odor: Pungent OSHA/HCS status This contains material considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview Warning Skin Sensitisation Category 1 May Cause allergic skin reation Avoid Breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear face protection. Specify type of equipment If on skin; wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Dispose of container/contents in accourdance with local, state and federal regulations.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects including: Dizziness, headache and possible confusion. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach with effects including mucous build up, irritation to the tongue and lips and pains in the stomach. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritation to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Eyes May cause irritation to the eyes, with effects including: teariung, pain stinging and blurred vision.

Potential chronic health

effects 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 Contains material which may impair female fertility, based on animal data. Target organs 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 Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation, redness. Eyes 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. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.