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Health Effects
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| Keep out of reach of children. |
| From MSDS:Emergency Overview: White flakes or balls. Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Dust, fumes or vapors can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause skin sensitization.Potential Health EffectsRelevant Routes Of Exposure: Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact, Skin Contact.Ingestion: May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, confusion, restlessness, lethargy, acute hemolysis and methemoglobinemia.Eyes: Dust, fumes and vapors may cause eyes irritation.Inhalation: Dust, fumes and vapors can cause respiratory tract irritation.Skin: Repeated or prolonged contact could cause skin irritation. Naphthalene can be absorbed through the skin and may cause systemic toxicity. Dermal contact may cause hypersensitive dermatitis. |
| From MSDS:See Carcinogenicity. |
| IARC – There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of naphthalene but sufficient evidence in experimental animals for carcinogenicity: Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans. EPA |
| EYES: Immediately flush eyes with a directed stream of water for at least 15 minutes, forcibly holding eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissue. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes and continue rinsing the eye. If irritation persists, call a physician or poison control center immediately.SKIN: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If irritation occurs, get medical attention.INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.INGESTION: Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person rinse the mouth with water. If able to swallow, have the person sip a glass of water. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. |
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N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard |
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| Keep away from heat, sparks or flame (avoid all ignition sources).Store in a cool and well-ventilated area. Do not store above 380 C (100.40 F). Keep container tightly closed Do not generate dust. |
| Dispose of material and containers in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. P |
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