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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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| Hazards: Danger! Vapor Harmful. Warning: Use of this product will expose you to benzene which is known to cause cancer and to toluol which is known to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Precautions: Vapor may ignite explosively. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame. Vapor may cause flash fire. Do not smoke. Turn off and extinguish all flames, pilot lights on stoves, heaters, water heaters, electric motors and other sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone. Prevent build up of vapors by opening all windows and doors to achieve cross ventilation. If you can smell even a weak solvent odor, there is a real fire risk. Vapors may spread long distances. Do not use this product for any use that requires quantities of product to be spread over large surfaces (more than4 sq. ft.). The potential for fire and health effects increases dramatically. For any use that requires spreading over a large surface, use a non-flammable product. Use only with adequate ventilation. First Aid: In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical assistance immediately. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean contaminated shoes. If you experience difficulty breathing, leave area to obtain fresh air. If continued difficulty is experienced, get medical attention immediately. If swallowed, drink 1 or 2 glasses of water or milk call a physician, hospital emergency room or poison control center for a way to induce vomiting. Spill: if spilled, contain spilled material and remove with inert absorbent. Dispose of contaminated absorbent, container and unused contents in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Keep out of reach of children. (#1625, metal can container) |
From MSDS
Inhalation: Vapor harmful. May cause dizziness, headache, nausea, and watering eyes. Intentional misuse of this product by deliberately concentrating and inhaling can be harmful or fatal. Severe overexposure may cause irritation of respiratory tract, drowsiness, and depression of the central nervous system.
Eye Contact: This material is an eye irritant.
Skin Contact: Harmful if absorbed through skin.
Ingestion: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, and headache.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Disease of the liver and kidneys.
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From MSDS
Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other physiological damage. May cause skin irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. May cause liver damage. May cause kidney damage.
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| The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) does not state whether the ingredients are considered carcinogens or potential carcinogens. |
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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
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Do not use pressure to empty containers. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Containers, even those that have been emptied, will retain product residue and vapors. Always obey hazard warnings and handle empty containers as if they were full. Vapors of this product are heavier than air and will collect in low places, such as pits or degreasers or other poorly ventilated areas. Do not enter places where vapors are suspected unless special respirator protection is worn and an observer is present.
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From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
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Ingredients from MSDS/Label
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