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(MSDS: 731678) Page 3 of 10 Inhalation (Breathing): Low to moderate degree of toxicity by inhalation. Ingestion (Swallowing): Low degree of toxicity by ingestion. ASPIRATION HAZARD-This material can enter lungs during swallowing or vomiting and cause lung inflammation and damage. e,... Signs and Symptoms: E=ffects of overexposure may include nausea,vomiting,flushing, transient excitation followed by signs of nervous system depression(e.g., headache,drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination,disorientation and fatigue), blurred vision, tremors, respiratory +y failure, unconsciousness, convulsions and death. Cancer: Possible cancer hazard (see Sections 11 and 15). t.. Target Organs: inadequate evidence available for this material. See Section 11 for target-organ toxicity information of individual components, if any. 4 Developmental: No harm to the fetus was observed in laboratory animal studies. Other Comments: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage(sometimes referred to as Solvent or Painters' Syndrome). Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this material may be harmful or fatal. Pre-Existing Medical Conditions: Conditions aggravated by exposure may include skin �+ disorders and respiratory(asthma-like)disorders. Exposure to high concentrations of this material may increase the sensitivity of the heart to certain drugs. Persons with pre-existing heart disorders may be more susceptible to this effect(see Section 4- `'' Note to Physicians). (J 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye: if irritation or redness develops, move victim away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes with clean water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Skin: Remove contaminated shoes and clothing,and flush affected area(s)with large amounts of water. if skin surface is damaged,apply a clean dressing and seek medical attention. If skin surface is not �,. damaged,cleanse affected area(s)thoroughly by washing with mild soap and water, if irritation or redness develops,seek medical attention. Inhalation (Breathing): if respiratory symptoms or other symptoms'of exposure develop, move victim away from source of exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek immediate medical attention. If victim is not breathing,clear airway and immediately begin artificial respiration. If breathing difficulties develop,oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Seek immediate medical attention. Ingestion (Swallowing): Aspiration hazard: Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth because this material.can enter the lungs and cause severe lung damage. If victim is drowsy or unconscious and vomiting, place on the left side with the head down. If possible,do not leave victim unattended and observe closely for adequacy of breathing. Seek medical attention. Note To Physicians: Epinephrine and other sympathomimetic drugs may initiate cardiac arrhythmias'in persons exposed to high concentrations of hydrocarbon solvents (e.g., in enclosed spaces or with deliberate abuse). The use of other drugs with less arrhythmogenic potential should be considered. If sympathomimetic drugs are administered,observe for the development of cardiac arrhythmias. �.. Federal regulations(29 CFR 1910.1028)specify medical surveillance programs for certain exposures to benzene above the action level or PEL(specified in Section(i)(1)(i)of the Standard). In addition,employees exposed in an emergency situation shall, as described in Section (i)(4)(i), LW r.r