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r� • +* Due to possible carcinogenic effect, exposure should be reduced to the lowest feasible level SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear non-viscous liquid with strong gasoline odor - EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE - HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED-CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE -VAPOR HARMFUL -CAUSES EYE IRRITATION -CANCER HAZARD- CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE CANCER - MAY CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS BASED ON ANIMAL DATA - INHALATION MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS - REPEATED INHALATION MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS AND PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ------ NERVOUS SYSTEM ------AUDITORY SYSTEM -TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS Eye Contact with the eyes causes irritation Symptoms may include pain,tearing, reddening, swelling and impaired vision Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation Skin Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying or defatting of the skin Symptoms may include pain, itching, discoloration, swelling, and blistering Not expected to be harmful to internal organs if absorbed through the skin Ingestion Because of its low viscosity,this material can directly enter the lungs, if swallowed, or if subsequently vomited Once in the lungs it is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury or death Inhalation The vapor or fumes from this material may cause respiratory irritation Breathing this material at concentrations above the recommended exposure limits may cause central nervous system effects Central nervous system effects may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of coordination, blurred vision, drowsiness,confusion, or disorientation At extreme exposures, central nervous system effects may include respiratory depression, tremors or convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma or death DELAYED OR OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS Reproduction and Birth Defects May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal data Cancer Prolonged or repeated exposure to this material can cause cancer See Section 11 for toxicological studies and section 15 for regulatory lists Target Organs Repeated inhalation of this material at concentrations above the recommended exposure limit may cause damage to the following organ(s) based on animal data Auditory System - Nervous System See Section 11 for additional information Risk depends on duration and level of exposure SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Flush eyes with water immediately while holding the eyelids open Remove contact lenses, if worn, after initial flushing, and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes Get medical attention if irritation persists Skin To remove the material from skin, use soap and water Discard contaminated clothing and shoes or thoroughly clean before reuse Get medical attention if any symptoms develop Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting Give the person a glass of water or milk to drink and get immediate medical attention Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Inhalation Move the exposed person to fresh air If not breathing, give artificial respiration If breathing is difficult, give Revision Number 1 2 of 10 TOLUENE(COMMERCIAL GRADE) Revision Date 07/21/2003 MSDS 2900