NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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Closed containers may burst if exposed to extreme heat or fire.
Toxic gases may form when product burns.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Do not use water stream on burning liquid.
Cool exposed containers with water. Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - ACUTE;
Inhalation - Harmful if inhaled. May affect the brain or nervous system,
causing dizziness, headache or nausea.
Contact - Causes eye irritation.
Contact - Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion - Irritation of the digestive tract and nervous system depression
(drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination and fatigue). Aspiration Hazard -
This material can enter lungs during swallowing or vomiting and cause lung
inflammation and damage.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC:
NOTICE: Reports have associated permanent brain and nervous system damage with
repeated, prolonged overexposure to solvents among persons engaged in the
painting trade. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling
the contents may be harmful or fatal.
lARC has classified Ethyl Benzene as possibly carcinogenic to humans (2B).
MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE:
None expected when used in accordance with Safe Handling and Use Information
(Section VIII).
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: DERMAL INHALATION INGESTION
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Inhalation - Remove from hazard area, maintain breathing, call physician.
Skin Contact - Remove with soap and water.
Eye Contact - Flush immediately with large amounts of water. Call physician.
Ingestion - Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Call physician.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Burning may produce carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Elevated temperatures and build up of vapors.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None reasonably foreseeable.
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Remove all sources of ignition. Avoid breathing vapors. Use non-sparking tools
to return materials to container. Absorb residue with Fuller's earflT.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Conventional procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Do not incinerate sealed containers .
SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Wear a properly fitted vapor/particulate approved by NIOSH for use with paint.s during .
VENTILATION:
Adequate to maintain working atmosphere below T.L.V. and L.E.L. (See Sect. II
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