Multipurpose Primer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA  Emergency Overview  Danger – Highly flammable liquid and vapor Warning – Causes skin irritation Warning – Causes eye irritation Warning – May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Danger – May damage fertility or the unborn child Warning – May cause an allergic skin reaction Warning – Suspected of causing genetic defects (skin) Warning – May cause drowsiness and dizziness Warning – May cause damage to organs (liver, kidney, ear) through prolonged or repeated exposure

Potential health effects

HMIS

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, ingestion, inhalation, skin absorption, skin contact H 1 Target Organs: Kidney and liver. F 4 Acute Effects R 0 Inhalation: May cause nose and/or throat irritation on short-term exposure to vapor. Aspiration into lungs can PPE† cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Overexposure may result in headache, dizziness, fatigue, †Sec. 8 nausea and loss of consciousness. Eye: May cause eye irritation on short-term exposure to liquid or vapor. Skin: May cause skin irritation on short-term exposure to liquid or vapor. Solvents may be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts. Ingestion: May cause irritation of gastrointestinal tract. Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list this product as a carcinogen.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

May cause more significant skin irritation in people with pre- existing skin conditions. Respiratory symptoms associated with pre-existing lung disorders and pre-existing heart disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this material.

Potential chronic health

Chronic exposure may cause reversible kidney and liver injury. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Repeated exposure to Toluene has been associated with high frequency hearing loss based on animal tests.