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Oti'f! <br /> MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> Direx 80 DF Date Prepared: July 12, 2002 <br /> Skin Absorption: Slightly toxic on absorption through skin. Temporary <br /> skin swelling, redness, or discomfort may occur on <br /> contact. Significant skin permeation after contact <br /> ' appears unlikely. <br /> Ingestion: Overexposure by ingestion may cause liver <br /> enlargement, spleen and thyroid effects, red blood cell <br /> destruction, reduction of the blood's oxygen carrying <br /> capacity with cyanosis (bluish discoloration), weakness, <br /> or shortness of breath by formation of methemoglobin. <br /> Chronic: Toxic effects described in animals from short exposures <br /> include: blood effects, spleen effects, thyroid effects, <br /> methemoglobinemia, and nonspecific effects such as <br /> weight loss and irritation. Tests in some animals <br /> demonstrate carcinogenic activity. Tests in animals <br /> demonstrate no embryotoxic activity at concentrations <br /> equal to or less than the TLV or 10 mg/m3. Animal <br /> testing indicates that this compound does not have <br /> mutagenic, or reproductive effects. <br /> 4. FIRST AID MEASURES <br /> Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial <br /> respiration preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get professional <br /> medical attention immediately. <br /> Eye Contact: Hold eyelids open and flush with water at least 15-20 <br /> minutes until no evidence of chemical remains. Do not <br /> attempt to neutralize with chemical agents. Get <br /> professional medical attention immediately. <br /> Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with <br /> plenty of soap and water for 15-20 minutes until no <br /> evidence of chemical remains. Get professional medical <br /> attention immediately. <br /> Ingestion: Immediately drink 1 to 2 glasses of water and induce <br /> vomiting. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by <br /> mouth to an unconscious person. Get professional <br /> medical attention immediately. <br /> Note To Physicians: Absorption of diuron into the body may lead to the <br /> formation of methemoglobin that, in sufficient <br /> concentration, causes cyanosis. Since reversion of <br /> methemoglobin to hemoglobin occurs spontaneously <br /> after termination of exposure, moderate degrees of <br /> cyanosis need be treated only by supportive measures <br /> such as a bed rest and oxygen inhalation. <br /> 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (cont) <br /> GRIFFIN L.L.0 <br />