MINERAL SPIRITS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Caution! Combustible! Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and all other sources of ignition. Vapors may cause fire. Vapors may travel long distances to other areas and rooms away from work site. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors and all other sources of ignition anywhere in the structure, dwelling or building during use and until all vapors are gone from work site and all areas away from the work site. Keep away from electrical outlets and switches. Beware of static electricity that may be generated by synthetic clothing and other sources. OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.

Health hazards

Acute and Chronic) Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects: Vapor concentration may cause headache, dizziness, irritation of the respiratory tract, eye irritation, stupor, depression of the central nervous system, watering of the eyes, weakness, nausea, muscle twitches, and kidney effects. Aspiration into lungs may cause pneumonia or death. Severe overexposure may cause convulsions, unconsciousness, and death. Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects: May cause irritation. Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects: Liquid contact may cause irritation. Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea, weakness, muscle twitches, gastrointestinal irritation, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and death. Chronic Exposure Effects: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other physiological damage. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause redness, irritation, and scaling of the skin. May cause skin irritation, anemia, bone marrow damage, liver damage, and jaundice. Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure N/E

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion, and dermal.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known. OSHA Hazard Classes:

Physical hazards

N/E TARGET ORGANS & EFFECTS: N/E