⚠ DANGER: Petroleum-derived solvent that metabolizes to 2,5-hexanedione — a neurotoxin causing peripheral neuropathy with chronic exposure. Potentiated by MEK exposure. OSHA PEL 500 ppm; NIOSH REL 50 ppm.
GHS Hazard Pictograms
🔥 Flammable⚠ Harmful/Irritant❤️ Health Hazard🌊 Environmental
Hazard Statements (H-codes)
H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304 – May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 – Causes skin irritation
H361f – Suspected of damaging fertility
H372 – Causes damage to organs (peripheral nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411 – Toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements (P-codes)
P210 – Keep away from heat/ignition
P260 – Do not breathe vapours
P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Call Poison Control; do not induce vomiting
First Aid Measures (Section 4)
👁Eye Contact▼
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
🖐Skin Contact▼
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
🫁Inhalation▼
Remove to fresh air. Chronic exposure causes "glue-sniffer neuropathy" — numbness, weakness. Report occupational exposures to physician.
🫦Ingestion▼
Do NOT induce vomiting — aspiration hazard. Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222).
Storage & Handling
🔒 Storage & Handling: Flammable storage cabinet. Bond containers when transferring. Do not co-store with MEK — combination is more neurotoxic.
PPE Requirements
Chemical goggles
Nitrile gloves
Organic vapour respirator required — OSHA PEL easily exceeded
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