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Brand Information
Product Name: Gumout Air Intake and Throttle Body Cleaner
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Auto Products » Fuel System & Air Intake » cleaner, air intake
Customer Service: 800-468-8397
Date Entered: 2001-08-13
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Sopus Products
Div., Shell Oil Company
includes Pennzoil-Quaker State
Address: PO Box 4427
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip Code: 77210
Telephone Number: 800-416-1600
Toll Free Number: 800-416-1600
Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
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.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Danger: Flammable. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Contents under pressure. Contains petroleum solvents. Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause drying of skin. Do not puncture, incinerate or store above 120 degrees F. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Keep away from heat and flames. Exposure to heat may cause can to burst. Avoid breathing of mists and vapors. Use only in well ventilated areas. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wash thoroughly after handling. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. For eye contact, wash thoroughly with water. If inhaled, breathe fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call physician immediately. Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and/or inhaling can be harmful or fatal. Keep away from battery terminals. Keep out of reach of children.

FIRST AID INFORMATION
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water and continue flushing for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash contaminated area thoroughly with soap and water. Use a hand or skin lotion to prevent dryness. If redness or irritation occurs and persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If victim exhibits signs of vapor intoxication remove to fresh air. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. If breathing has stopped or is irregular, administer artificial respiration and supply oxygen if it is available. If victim is unconscious, remove to fresh air and seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely for aerosol products. Accidental spraying into the mouth will not result in any harmful effects. No treatment is necessary under ordinary circumstances.
Notes to Physician: No information available.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Emergency and Hazards Overview
DANGER: FLAMMABLE (OR EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE). HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. VAPOR HARMFUL. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.

Primary Route of Exposure: Skin Inhalation
Health Effect Information
EYE CONTACT: Avoid eye contact. This product has not been tested for acute eye hazards. May be irritating to the eyes upon direct contact. Exposure to mists and vapors may be irritating to the eyes. These effects are transient, and complete recovery follows.
SKIN CONTACT: This product may cause slight skin irritation upon direct contact. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in dryness, chapping, and reddening.
INHALATION: This product is not expected to pose an inhalation hazard under conditions of foreseeable use. Caution should be taken to minimize exposure to aerosols/mists of this product. Acute and chronic overexposures may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations
of this product can cause central nervous system depression and narcosis. Severe intoxication may lead to drowsiness, dullness, numbness, and headache followed by dizziness, weakness, and nausea. While affected, the ability to perform skilled tasks is compromised. Exposure to extremely
high concentrations may have anesthetic effects but are completely reversible upon cessation of exposure. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product can be harmful or fatal.
INGESTION: Not applicable by this route of exposure. Ingestion is unlikely for aerosol products.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Drying and chapping may make the skin more susceptible to other irritants, sensitizers and disease.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in contact dermatitis which is characterized by dryness, chapping, and reddening. Pre-existing skin
conditions may make the skin more susceptible and facilitate uptake by this route.
Chronic exposure to vapors may be irritating to the respiratory tract.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
No information available.
Health Rating: 2
Flammability Rating: 4
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-06-20
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Handling: All ignition sources in the area should be controlled. See NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products. Contents under pressure and can explode when exposed to heat or open flame. Caution!--Do not puncture or incinerate.
Storage: Do not store at temperatures greater than 120 F.
Empty Container Warnings
Drums: Not applicable
Plastic: Not applicable
Personal Hygiene: Consumption of food and beverage should be avoided in work areas where this product is present. Always wash hands and face with soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Disposal: From MSDS
Waste material may be landfilled or incinerated at an approved facility.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
MSDS: Proprietary or trade secret ingredient(s)000000-00-820-25
Lubricity additive mixture000000-30-61-5
Acetone000067-64-11-5
Xylene (mixed isomers)001330-20-770-80
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