NEW HOLLAND AMBRA GR-9 MULTI-PURPOSE GREASE

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: This product is minimally irritating to the eyes upon direct contact, based on testing of similar products and/or components. Skin contact: Avoid skin contact. This product is minimally irritating to the skin upon direct contact. Prolonged or repeated contact may result in contact dermatitis which is characterized by dryness, chapping and reddening. This condition may make the skin more susceptible to other irritants, sensitizers and disease. 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: Do not ingest. This product is relatively non-toxic 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: Greases consist of solid or semisolid dispersions of metallic soaps and other thickeners in a mineral oil base. Long term exposure to small doses of mineral oil by inhalation, aspiration or ingestion leading to aspiration can lead to lipid pneumonia or lipid granuloma of the lung. These are low-grade, chronic, localized tissue reactions. Shortness of breath and cough are the most common symptoms. See Section 11 for additional information. Risk depends on duration and level of exposure.