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Health Effects
Warnings:
Keep away from children. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If swallowed, give large quantities of mil. If contact with eyes occurs, flush thoroughly with water. CALL PHYSICIAN.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Emergency Overview: Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser is non-corrosive, non-toxic, and does not pose any known acute physical hazards.
Effects Of Overexposure
Skin: Non-Corrosive. No effect under normal use. Product may cause irritation or rash to those with hypersensitivity. Prolonged contact may result in dryness and ulceration.
Eyes: Can cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: Non-Toxic per Consumer Product Safety Commission and FHSA standards.
Inhalation: No effect under normal use. Excessive inhalation may cause irritation of the respiratory passages
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
Prolonged contact may result in dryness and ulceration.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
NTP or OSHA do not consider this product a carcinogen.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with warm water for 15 minutes. If irritation occurs seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Drink large quantities of water. Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air immediately. If irritation persists, contact physician.