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Health Effects
Warnings:
From Label:
Contains 2-Butoxyethanol, Surfactants, and Fragrance. Contains no phosphorus.
CAUTION: Avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
From MSDS:
Warning
� This product is clear to a slight hazy colored liquid with a citrus odor.
� Accidental ingestion of this material may cause mucous membrane
and gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea and vomiting.
� May cause eye irritation.
See Section 11 for complete health hazard information
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
Principal Hazards: Warning
� This product is clear to a slight hazy colored liquid with a citrus odor.
� Accidental ingestion of this material may cause mucous membrane and gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea and vomiting.
� May cause eye irritation.
Oral Toxicity: The product is no more than slightly toxic and may cause nausea.
Eye Irritation: May cause minimal irritation.
Skin Irritation: May cause minimal irritation..
Dermal Toxicity: No evidence of adverse effects from available information.
Inhalation Toxicity: May be mildly irritating to mucous membranes. At high concentrations, may cause drowsiness.
Sensitization: Based on data from the components this product is not expected to
cause skin or respiratory sensitization.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
Chronic Toxicity: Animals receiving repeated oral doses of 2-butoxyethanol, a
component of this product, developed hemolytic anemia and secondary
injury to the kidney and liver.
Mutagenicity: 2-Butoxyethanol has been found to be mutagenic in bacteria (S.
typhimurium).
Reproductive Toxicity and Teratogenicity:
2-Butoxyethanol has been found to cause adverse reproductive effects in laboratory animals (both effects on fertility and developmental abnormalities by inhalation and oral routes).
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
None of the ingredients is listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen
by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Swallowing: No emergency care anticipated
Skin: Flush with water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if discomfort persists.
Notes To Physician: There is no specific antidote. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical conditions.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
1999-10-20
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS
Handling Procedures:
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing vapors.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after use.
Storage Procedures: No special storage required.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Disposal:
From MSDS
Dispose in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
