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Health Effects
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Extremely flammable liquid and vapors. Vapors may cause flash fire. Contents under pressure.
Contains Toluene and Xylene. Vapor harmful. May affect brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. Causes eye, skin, nose and throat irritation. Harmful if swallowed.
Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with premature brain and nervous system damage. Do not breathe vapors, spray mist, sanding dust or overspray. To avoid breathing vapors or spray mist, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application or drying. If you experience eye watering, headaches or dizziness, increase fresh air or wear respiratory protection or leave area. Follow respirator manufacturer's directions for respirator use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Vapors may ignite explosively. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Extinguish all flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors and other sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone. Do not smoke. Use only with adequate ventilation. Prevent build-up of vapors by opening all windows and doors to achieve cross-ventilation. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. Exposure to heat or prolonged exposure to sun may cause bursting. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Replace cap after each use. This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Keep out of reach of children. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal.
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From MSDS
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
FFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYE CONTACT: Causes eye irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: Substance may cause slight skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation.
INHALATION: Harmful if inhaled. High gas, vapor, mist or dust concentrations may be harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. High vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
INGESTION: Substance may be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed; can enter lungs and cause damage.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: SKIN ABSORPTION, INHALATION, EYE CONTACT
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From MSDS
May cause central nervous system disorder (e.g., narcosis involving a loss of coordination, weakness, fatigue, mental confusion, and blurred vision) and/or damage. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvent with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Overexposure to xylene in laboratory animals has been associated with liver abnormalities, kidney lung, spleen and eye damage as well as anemia. Effects in humans have included liver and cardiac abnormalities. Overexposure to toluene in laboratory animals has been associated with liver abnormalities, kidney, lung and spleen damage. Effects in humans have included liver and cardiac abnormalities.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
WARNING: The chemical(s) noted below and contained in this product, are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm:
CHEMICAL NAME: TOLUENE, CAS# 108-88-3
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From MSDS
EYE CONTACT: Hold eyelids apart and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: If you experience difficulty in breathing, leave area to obtain fresh air. If continued difficulty is experienced, get medical assistance immediately.
INGESTION: Aspiration hazard: Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth because this material can enter the lungs and cause severe lung damage. Get immediate medical attention.
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0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
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From MSDS
HANDLING: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Follow all MSDS/label precautions even after container is emptied because it may retain product residues. Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
STORAGE: Keep containers tightly closed. Isolate from heat, electric equipment, sparks and open flame. Do not store above 120 degrees F. Store large quantities in buildings designed and protected for storage of NFPA Class I flammable liquids. Contents under pressure. Do not expose to heat or store above 120 degrees F.
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From MSDS
DISPOSAL METHOD:
Dispose of material in accordance to local, state and federal regulations and ordinances. Do not allow to enter storm drains or sewer systems.
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