MSDS

Revised: November 15, 2012
Supersedes: November 1, 2011
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SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYES: May cause eye irritation. Effects may include discomfort or pain and redness.
SKIN: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin irritation.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying or defatting of the skin. Symptoms
may include pain, itching, discoloration, swelling, and blistering.
INHALATION: Do not breathe vapors. Harmful or fatal if inhaled. Breathing of high
vapor concentrations may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and
loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness. The vapor or
fumes from this material may cause respiratory irritation and damage auditory system.
Breathing this material at elevated concentrations causes central nervous system
effects. Central nervous system effects may include headache, dizziness, nausea,
vomiting, weakness, loss of coordination, blurred vision, drowsiness, confusion or
disorientation. At extreme exposures, central nervous system effects may include
respiratory depression, tremors, or convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma or death.
INGESTION: Do not take internally. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed, may be
aspirated and cause lung damage. This material can directly enter the lungs, if
swallowed, or if subsequently vomited. Once in the lungs it is very difficult to remove
and can cause severe injury or death.
TARGET ORGANS:
Central nervous system, kidneys, blood, eyes, liver, skin, auditory system, mucous membranes,
heart, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, reproductive system.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
As a precaution, exposure to liquids, vapors, mists and fumes should be minimized.
EYE CONTACT:
Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes of rinsing. If irritation persists, call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash contact area with soap and water. Discard contaminated clothing and shoes or thoroughly
clean before reuse. If irritation persists, call a physician.
INHALATION:
If overcome by vapors, move the exposed person to fresh air. If breathing is labored, administer
oxygen. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. Seek medical attention if breathing
difficulties continue.