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eroaucr- Hume Gasoline with Ethanol Page 4 of 15 <br /> Product Code - Multiple 0 <br /> Developmental - A component is a potential hazard to the fetus (see <br /> Section 11) <br /> Other Comments - Most adverse health effects associated with <br /> ethanol, a component of this material, are related to the <br /> chronic ingestion of alcoholic beverages. Alcoholism has been <br /> associated with liver, stomach, heart, and nervous system <br /> damage, cancer, adverse reproductive effects, and effects on the <br /> developing fetus . Many of these effects may be related to the <br /> profound metabolic changes that result from constantly high <br /> blood levels of alcohol This exposure pattern is significantly <br /> different from that of persons handling -industrial ethanol in <br /> the workplace or from refueling cars with gasoline containing <br /> ethanol. <br /> Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational <br /> overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system <br /> damage (sometimes referred to as Solvent or Painters ' Syndrome) <br /> Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling <br /> this material may be harmful or fatal <br /> Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Conditions aggravated by <br /> exposure may include skin disorders, respiratory (asthma-like) <br /> disorders and liver disorders . <br /> Exposure to high concentrations of this material may increase <br /> the sensitivity of the heart to certain drugs Persons with <br /> pre-existing heart disorders may be more susceptible to this <br /> effect (see Section 4 - Note to Physicians) <br /> 4 FIRST AID MEASURES <br /> Eye Move victim away from exposure and into fresh air. If <br /> irritation or redness develops, flush eyes with clean water and <br /> seek medical attention For direct contact, hold eyelids apart <br /> and flush the affected eye (s) with clean water for at least 15 <br /> minutes . Seek medical attention <br /> Skin: Remove contaminated shoes and clothing, and flush affected <br /> area (s) with .large amounts of water. If skin surface is <br /> damaged, apply a clean dressing and seek medical attention If <br /> skin surface is not damaged, cleanse affected area (s) thoroughly <br /> by washing with mild soap and water If irritation or redness <br /> develops, seek medical attention <br /> Inhalation (Breatha.ng) - If respiratory symptoms or other symptoms <br /> of exposure develop, move victam away from source of exposure <br /> Issue Date : 03/29/99 Status Final Revised <br /> Revised Sections . 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5, 6, 7 , 8, 9, 11 , 14 <br />