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C� <br /> SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION <br /> EMERGENCY OVERVIEW <br /> Clear, sweet aromatic liquid <br /> - FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR <br /> - MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION <br /> - HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED-CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE <br /> - MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF INHALED <br /> - MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION IF INHALED <br /> -VAPOR HARMFUL <br /> - CAUSES EYE IRRITATION <br /> - MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION <br /> - CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION <br /> - INHALATION MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS <br /> - MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO <br /> ------AUDITORY SYSTEM <br /> -TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS <br /> #######fit**tkk###*#***##***#tk#lrkfMf####tklF*###Yr##1elY##fh#�M#**#f****#*f#*ff#ff*f#f**f**f*f#*f#tF##f##fff*#ff#f►fff*# <br /> IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS <br /> Eye Contact with the eyes causes irritation Symptoms may include pain, tearing, reddening, swelling and impaired <br /> vision <br /> Skin Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying or defatting of the skin Contact with the skin causes <br /> irritation Contact with the skin may cause an allergic skin reaction Symptoms may include pain, itching, discoloration, <br /> swelling, and blistering Not expected to be harmful to internal organs if absorbed through the skin <br /> Ingestion Because of its low viscosity,this material can directly enter the lungs, if swallowed, or if subsequently <br /> vomited Once in the lungs it is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury or death <br /> Inhalation Toxic, maybe harmful or fatal if inhaled The vapor or fumes from this material may cause respiratory <br /> irritation Symptoms of respiratory irritation may include coughing and difficulty breathing Breathing this material at <br /> concentrations above the recommended exposure limits may cause central nervous system effects Central nervous <br /> system effects may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting,weakness, loss of coordination, blurred vision, <br /> drowsiness,confusion, or disorientation At extreme exposures,central nervous system effects may include respiratory <br /> depression,tremors or convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma or death <br /> DELAYED OR OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS <br /> Cancer Can cause cancer in laboratory animals, but the available information is inadequate to determine if this material <br /> can cause cancer in humans See Section 11 for toxicological studies and section 15 for regulatory lists <br /> Target Organs Repeated inhalation of this material at concentrations above the recommended exposure limit may <br /> cause damage to the following organ(s) based on animal data Auditory System <br /> See Section 11 for additional information Risk depends on duration and level of exposure <br /> SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES <br /> Eye Flush eyes with water immediately while holding the eyelids open Remove contact lenses, if worn, after initial <br /> flushing,and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes Get medical attention if irritation persists <br /> Skin Wash skin with water immediately and remove contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical attention if any <br /> symptoms develop To remove the material from skin, use soap and water Discard contaminated clothing and shoes or <br /> thoroughly clean before reuse <br /> Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting Give the person a glass of water or milk to drink and get immediate <br /> medical attention Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person <br /> Inhalation For emergencies,wear a NIOSH approved air-supplying respirator Move the exposed person to fresh air If <br /> Revision Number 1 2 of 9 MIXED XYLENES <br /> Revision Date 01/08/2003 MSDS PE0014 <br />