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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS CLASSIFICATIONS
Health:
Skin Irritation, Category 2
Eye Irritation, Category 2A
Exclamation
mark
SIGNAL WORD: WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENTS
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Prevention:
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INGESTION: Ingestion may result in abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
INHALATION: Inhalation of mists may cause respiratory tract irritation.
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention, if irritation
persists.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INGESTION: Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by poison center
or physician.
INHALATION: Remove from area to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if
breathing becomes difficult.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
ACUTE EFFECTS: Irritation of eyes, skin, mouth and throat. Inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: The effects of long term exposure to this product have not been determined. Safe
handling of this product on a long term basis should emphasize the avoidance of all effects from repetitive
acute exposure.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, water spray, carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
FIRE EXPLOSION: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Upon decomposition, this product may yield oxides of nitrogen
and ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxide and other low molecular weight hydrocarbons.
SMALL SPILL: Clean up as much as possible for proper disposal. Dilute residue with large quantities of water .
Observe all precautions during cleanup. Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal environmental
regulations. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during cleanup.
LARGE SPILL: Dike ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal
environmental regulations. Observe all precautions during cleanup. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment during cleanup.
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Observe all precautions during cleanup. Dispose of in accordance with all local, state,
and federal environmental regulations.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in section 8.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES: Follow all SDS/label precautions even after container is emptied because it may retain
product residue.
HANDLING: Store away from heat source. Avoid handling procedures which produce mists. Avoid contact with
oxidizing agents, flammables, and corrosives. Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Do not eat, drink or
smoke in work area especially when handling this product.
STORAGE: Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of reach of children.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Supplier OEL
Chemical Name ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
TWA 3 6 3 7.5 NL NL
2-Amino-Ethanol
STEL 6 15 NL NL
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Ventilation should be provided to control airborne levels below the exposure
guidelines minimizing the release of vapors and mists into the work environment. Spills should be minimized or
confined immediately to prevent release into the work area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and
wash before reuse.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Safety glasses, full face shield.
SKIN: Wear chemical resistant gloves such as neoprene, latex, nitrile or polyvinylchloride. Thoroughly rinse the
outside of gloves with water prior to removal. Inspect gloves regularly for leaks.
RESPIRATORY: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for organic vapor protection should be worn when mists are
generated.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Impervious clothing materials such as rubber, neoprene, nitrile or polyvinyl chloride.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work
area especially when handling this product.
ACUTE
ORAL LD50 DERMAL LD50 INHALATION
Chemical Name
(rat) (rabbit) LC 50 (rat)
> 2000 mg/kg
C10-16 Alcohol Ethoxylated
(rat)
1300 to 1500 > 1260 mg/kg
Amines, Tallow Alkyl, Ethoxylated
mg/kg (rat) (rabbit)
> 2000 mg/kg > 5800 mg/l
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
(rabbit) (rat)
1515 mg/kg 2504 mg/kg
2-Amino-Ethanol
(rat) (rabbit)
NOTES: Ingestion may result in abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Inhalation of mists may cause
respiratory tract irritation.
EYE EFFECTS: Causes serious eye irritation.
SKIN EFFECTS: Causes skin irritation.
CHRONIC: The effects of long term exposure to this product have not been determined. Safe handling of this
product on a long term basis should emphasize the avoidance of all effects from repetitive acute exposure.
CARCINOGENICITY
General
Chemical Name
Toxicity
See note
C10-16 Alcohol Ethoxylated
below.
Notes: The ethoxylate may contain detectable quantities of ethylene oxide which is a chemical on the Cailfornia
Proposition 65 list. The level is typically below 1.0 ppm, although it may vary. The manufacturing process is
controlled to reduce the residual ethylene oxide content.
COMMENTS: Routes of Entry: Inhalation: Yes, Eyes: Yes, Skin Absorption: No, Ingestion: Yes
DISPOSAL METHOD: Clean up as much as possible for proper disposal. Observe all precautions during cleanup.
Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal environmental regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Remove all residue product before disposing of container.
COMMENTS: See Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection.
UNITED STATES
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)