Klean-Strip Color Change Stripper

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 4 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment see label. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations. OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects: (Acute and Chronic): Vapor harmful. May cause dizziness; headache; watering of eyes; injuries to mucous membranes; irritation of the throat and respiratory tract; nausea; numbness in fingers, arms and legs; bronchospasm; hot flashes; tissue damage; spotted vision; dilation of pupils; increase of carboxyhemoglobin levels, which can cause stress to the cardiovascular system; arm, leg, and chest pains; depression of the central nervous system; bronchitis; pulmonary edema; chemical pneumonitis; difficulty breathing; vomiting; visual disturbances; giddiness; intoxication; sleepiness; cough and dyspnea; cold, clammy, extremities, and diarrhea. Severe overexposure may cause irregular or rapid heartbeat; convulsions; unconsciousness; and death. Elevated carboxyhemoglobin levels can be additive to the increase caused by smoking and other carbon monoxide sources. Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects This product is a skin irritant. May be absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation; burns; blisters; tissue destruction; drying and defatting of skin; and dermatitis. May cause symptoms listed under inhalation. Vapors and mist can irritate moist skin. Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects This material is an eye irritant. May cause irritation and pain; conjunctivitis of eyes; corneal ulcerations of the eye; burns; and blindness. Vapors and mist can irritate eyes. Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects Poison. Cannot be made non-poisonous. May be fatal or cause blindness. May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach; headache; nausea; dizziness; stupor; liver, kidney and heart damage; depression of the central nervous system; narcosis; burning of esophagus, stomach, mouth and throat; vomiting; gastrointestinal irritation; diarrhea; abdominal pain; collapse; and death. May be corrosive to mouth and throat. May produce symptoms listed under inhalation. Liquid aspirated into lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis and systemic effects. 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 headache; conjunctivitis; gastric disturbances; skin irritation; permanent central nervous system changes; decreased response to visual and auditory stimulation; visual impairment or blindness; hallucinations; changes in blood; blood disorders; kidney, liver or pancreatic damage; insomnia; giddiness; and death. May cause additional symptoms listed under inhalation. Medical Conditions Generally Diseases of the blood; skin; eyes; liver; kidneys; lungs; cardiovascular; pulmonary; and Aggravated By Exposure: respiratory systems; alcoholism; and rhythm disorders of the heart.