PC-205 Wax Pattern Cleaner

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Rating Scale Severe Hazard: = Serious Hazard: Moderate Hazard: Wh Resettetty Slight Hazard: Minimal Hazard: nah Overview: Emergency A A clear, clear, deep deep red, combustible, aqueous solution of solvents and surfactants having a characteristic solvent type odor. The vapors, mists and liquid can be irritating to the eyes and may be irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. Vapors and mists, which are heavier than air, can travel to an ignition source and flash back to the source of those vapors and/or mists.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or mists may cause irritation to the nose, mouth, throat, mucous membranes and lungs. Prolonged exposure may cause headache, dizziness, incoordination, drowsiness and other symptoms related to central nervous system depression and a narcotic effect. Inhalation of very high concentrations may cause light-headedness, shortness of breath and possibly unconsciousness. Eye Contact: Exposure to the vapors, mists or liquid can cause eye irritation, possibly severe eye irritation. Symptoms of exposure may include tearing, redness, swelling and a very painful stinging sensation. Exposure is not expected to cause corneal damage or visual impairment, when treated promptly. Skin Contact: Exposure to the liquid or mists may cause skin irritation characterized by redness, swelling, a stinging or itching sensation and/or a somewhat painful burning sensation. No published data indicates this product or its components are absorbed through the intact skin. Ingestion: Aspiration hazard. This product can enter the lungs during swallowing or vomiting, and cause severe lung damage. Ingestion may also cause irritation to the entire gastrointestinal tract including the mouth, throat, stomach and intestines characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or abdominal discomfort or pain. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause defatting of the skin, leading to irritation and dermatitis. There is some animal evidence of a carcinogenic effect when rats and mice are fed, by mouth, very high levels of (+)-4-lsopropenyl-1-Cyclohexene. Otherwise, the chronic effects, of this product, are expected to be the same as for overexposure.