SPEEDI-SCAT

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Danger! Extremely Flammable! Irritant! Note: HMIS Ratings involve data and interpreting that can vary from company to company. They are intended only for rapid, general identification of the magnitude of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the safe handling of this material, all the information contained in this MSDS must be considered.

HMIS® ratings

1 - 3 0 3 2 0 Routes Of Entry: Inhalation Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Exposure to this material may affect the following organs: Eyes Kidneys Liver Lungs Nervous System Skin Effects of Overexposure, SPEEDI-SCAT: Short Term Exposure Irritates the eyes and respiratory tract. Causes central nervous system depression. High levels of exposure may cause fatigue, weakness, confusion, euphoria, dizziness, headache; dilated pupils, lacrimation (discharge of tears); nervousness, muscle fatigue, insomnia; paresthesia; cardiac dysrhythmia, unconsciousness and death may occur. Inhalation: 100 ppm exposure can cause dizziness, drowsiness and hallucinations. 100 - 200 ppm can cause depression, 200 - 500 ppm can cause headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, loss of energy, loss of coordination and coma. In addition to the above, death has resulted from exposure to 10,000 ppm for an unknown time. Skin: Can cause dryness and irritation. Absorption may cause or increase the severity of symptoms listed above. Eyes Can cause irritation at 300 ppm. Ingestion Can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and stomach, upper abdominal pain, cough, hoarseness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, loss of energy, loss of coordination and coma.n-Heptane irritates the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. A narcotic at high concentrations. n-Heptane can cause dermatitis and mucous membrane irritation. Aspiration of the liquid may result in chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, and hemorrhage. Systemic effects may arise without complaints of mucous membrane irritation. Exposure to high concentrations causes narcosis producing vertigo, incoordination, intoxication characterized by hilarity, slight nausea, loss of appetite, and a persisting gasoline taste in the mouth. These effects may be first noticed on entering a contaminated area. n-Heptane may cause low order sensitization of the myocardium to epinephrine. Swallowing the liquid may cause chemical pneumonitis. Long Term Exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis; drying, cracking, itching, and skin rash. May cause liver, kidney, and brain damage; decreased learning ability, psychological disorders. Levels below 200 ppm may produce headache, tiredness and nausea. From 200 - 750 ppm symptoms may include insomnia, irritability, dizziness, some loss of memory, cause heart palpitations and loss of coordination. Blood effects and anemia have been reported but are probably due to contamination by benzene. The liquid defeats the skin causing dryness and irritation. May affect the central nervous system, liver. Many petroleum solvents similar to heptane can cause brain damage that can affect memory, concentration, mood, sleep patters. The following chemicals comprise 0.1% or more of this mixture and are listed and/or classified as carcinogens or potential carcinogens by the NTP, IARC, OSHA (mandatory listing), or ACGIH (optional listing). - None