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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity: The formulated product is not considered to be acutely toxic.
Component
Oral LD50
Dermal LD 50
Inhalation LC 50
Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction products
with tetraethylenepentamine
-
1,100 mg/kg
-
Tetraethylenepentamine
3.99 g/kg (rat)
660 mg/kg (rabbit)
-
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: The formulated product is considered a severe skin irritant. Brief contact
may cause skin burns.
Component
Species
Skin Exposure
Observation
Tetraethylenepentamine
Rabbit
5 mg, 24 hours
Severe Irritant
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: The formulated product is considered a severe eye irritant. Exposure
may cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision.
Component
Species
Eye Exposure
Observation
Tetraethylenepentamine
Rabbit
100 mg, 24 hours
Moderate Irritant
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Sensitization is possible through skin contact. Sensitization has
occurred in lab animals after repeated exposures.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data for the product itself. For tetraethylenepentamine, CAS # 112-57-2,
in-vitro genetic toxicity studies were positive. Animal genetic toxicity studies were negative.
Carcinogenicity: No components of this product are listed or classified as carcinogens by IARC, NTP,
OSHA or ACGIH.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not available
STOT-Single Exposure: Not available for the product itself
Component
Category
Route of Exposure
Observation
Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction products with
tetraethylenepentamine
3
Inhalation
Respiratory tract
irritation
STOT-Repeat Exposure: Not Available
Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, vapor inhalation.
Primary Symptoms: Material is a severe eye and skin irritant and moderate skin sensitizer. Prolonged
exposure can cause dryness and cracking of the skin. Material vapor can be irritating to the respiratory
and digestive tracts, and may be harmful if swallowed or inhaled in large amounts.
Effects of Overexposure: Overexposure to vapors can cause dizziness, headaches and other central
nervous system effects.