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Health Effects
Warnings:
Harmful if swallowed. Eye irritant. Contains petroleum distillates. Keep out of reach of children. Keep can covered.
FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention. Skin Contact: Flush with water. Eye Contact: Flush at least 15 minutes with water. Call physician immediately.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
May irritate the eyes. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. May irritate respiratory system upon frequent or prolonged use. Oral LD50 greater than 5000 mg/kg.
Primary Routes of Entry: Eye and skin contact, ingestion, inhalation.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: None under normal conditions of use. Excessive accidental exposure may cause headache, dizziness, nausea and mild respiratory irritation. May cause redness to eyes and irritation to nasal
passages.
Medical Conditions Recognized as Being Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
May irritate respiratory system upon frequent or prolonged use.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
NTP: Silica-yes
IARC: Silica-2A (Probably carcinogenic to humans).
OSHA: Silica-No
