OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Chemical Material Safety Data Sheet # Block Page 272
Stability:
Stable
Conditions To Avoid:
Heat, sparks and open flame.
Incompatability
(Materials To Avoid):
Avoid concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids, strong oxidizers, aldehydes and halogens.
Hazardous Decomposition:
Burning may produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur
Inhalation
YES/Primar
y
Skin
YES/Primary
Ingestion
YES/Secondar
y
Health Hazards:
Ingestion of large quantity may cause drowsiness and loss of consciousness.
NTP
NO
IARC
NO
OSHA Regulated
NO
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure:
INGESTION: Slightly toxic. Ingestion of a large quantity may cause drowsiness and loss of consciousness.
Stomach cramps, pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. INHALATION: concentration may cause mild
irritation of eyes, nose and throat. Concentration above the TLV may result in headache and drowsiness. SKIN
CONTACT: No evidence of adverse effects from available information on skin absorption, but prolonged contact may
cause drying and cracking of skin. EYE CONTACT: May cause slight to moderate irritation with possible corneal
injury.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure:
See exposure.
Emergency And First Aid Procedures:
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, dilute by giving large quantities of water or milk. Call a
physician immediately. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration preferably
mouth to mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. SKIN CONTACT: Wash the affected area
with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry:
Carcinogenicity:
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