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The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
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Health Effects
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Protective clothing and eyewear should be used during application of these products. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. |
From MSDS
Inhalation: Petroleum Solvents--Excessive inhalation of vapor solvent vapors can cause irritation of nose or throat, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness and even asphyxiation.
Eye Contact: Petroleum solvents and asphalt components-- can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision.
Skin Contact: Petroleum solvents and asphalt components - prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting and dermatitis. Ingestion: Aspiration hazard. Do not induce vomiting. Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity, but minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Persons with pre existing central nervous system disease, skin disorders, or chronic respiratory disease should avoid exposure to this product.
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From MSDS
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with this product tends to remove skin oils possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis, however, based on human experience and available toxicological data, this product is judged to be neither a "corrosive" nor an "irritant" by OSHA criteria. Repeated skin contact has been shown to produce skin tumors on laboratory animals.
Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product may be harmful or fatal.
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From MSDS
Repeated skin contact has been shown to produce skin tumors on laboratory animals.
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0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard |
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Handling/Disposal
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From MSDS
Handling Precautions: Keep containers tightly closed. Keep containers cool, dry and away from sources of ignition. Use this product with adequate ventilation. Material is COMBUSTIBLE. Material requires electrical grounding during material transfer process. All electrical equipment in storage or handling areas should be installed per NFPA requirements.
"Empty" containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Do not pressurize cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of ignition. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. For work on tanks, refer to OSHA regulation ANSI Z49.1 and other governmental and industrial references pertaining to cleaning, repairing, welding or other contemplated operations.
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From MSDS
Dispose of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulation. "Empty" containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Dispose of accordingly.
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Ingredients from MSDS/Label
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