CNH TUTELA HYDRODEX 3

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - MAY CAUSE EYE DISCOMFORT UPON DIRECT CONTACT - MAY CAUSE MINOR SKIN IRRITATION UPON PROLONGED CONTACT IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS Eye contact: May cause mild, short-lasting discomfort to eyes, based on testing of similar products and/or components. Skin contact: Negligible irritation to skin at ambient temperatures. Prolonged or repeated contact may result in oil acne which is characterized by blackheads with possible secondary infection. Injection of pressurized hydrocarbons under the skin can cause inflammation and swelling, as well as severe, permanent tissue damage. The initial wound at the injection site may not appear to be serious at first, but, if left untreated, could result in disfiguration or amputation of the affected part. Inhalation: This product has a low vapor pressure and is not expected to present an inhalation hazard at ambient conditions. Caution should be taken to prevent the formation of an aerosol or misting of this product. The permissible exposure limit (PEL) and threshold limit value (TLV) for this product as oil mist is 5 mg/m3. Exposures below 5 mg/m3 appear to be without significant health risk. The short-term exposure limit for this product as an oil mist is 10 mg/m3. Ingestion: This product is relatively low toxicity by ingestion. This product has laxative properties and may result in abdominal cramps and diarrhea. DELAYED OR OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS Cancer: None of the components in this material are listed as carcinogens by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA. Other: On rare occasions, prolonged and repeated exposure to oil mist poses a risk of pulmonary disease such as chronic lung inflammation. This condition is usually asymptomatic as a result of repeated small aspirations. Shortness of breath and cough are the most common symptoms. See Section 11 for additional information. Risk depends on duration and level of exposure.