Jasco Green Lacquer Thinner

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Flammable Liquids, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep cool.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. In case of fire, use dry chemical powder to extinguish.

Storage

Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Causes mild skin irritation.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects: (Acute and Chronic): Vapor harmful. May cause dizziness; headache; watering of eyes; irritation of respiratory tract; weakness; drowsiness; nausea; numbness in fingers, arms and legs; depression of central nervous system; loss of appetite; fatigue; hallucinations; light headedness; visual disturbances; giddiness and intoxication; sleepiness; cough and dyspnea; cold, clammy extremities; diarrhea; vomiting; dilation of pupils; spotted vision. Severe overexposure may cause convulsions; unconsciousness; coma; and death. Intentional misuse of this product by deliberately concentrating and inhaling can be harmful or fatal. Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects: May be absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation; numbness in the fingers and arms; drying of skin; and dermatitis. May cause increased severity of symptoms listed under inhalation. Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects: This material is an eye irritant. May cause irritation; burns; conjunctivitis of eyes; and corneal ulcerations of the eye. Vapors may irritate eyes. Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects: May cause dizziness; headache; nausea; vomiting; burning sensation in mouth, throat, and stomach; loss of coordination; depression of the central nervous system; narcosis; stupor; gastrointestinal irritation; liver, kidney, and heart damage; diarrhea; loss of appetite; coma and death. May produce symptoms listed under inhalation. As a note, this product contains less than 1% methanol by weight. Methanol is a poison. It cannot be made non-poisonous. Methanol may be fatal or cause blindness if ingested. Chronic Exposure Effects: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other physiological damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged skin contact may result in absorption of a harmful amount of this material. May cause conjunctivitis; gastric disturbances; insomnia; dizziness; headache; weakness; fatigue; nausea; heart palpitations; skin irritation; numbness in hands and feet; permanent central nervous system changes; some loss of memory; pancreatic damage; giddiness; visual impairment or blindness; kidney or liver damage; and death. May cause symptoms listed under inhalation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

skin, ingestion, inhalation Target Organs: skin, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, respiratory system Medical Conditions Generally Diseases of the skin, eyes, liver, kidneys, central nervous system and respiratory Aggravated By Exposure: system.