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Appendix A. MSDS for Campbell Scientific CS705 Antifreeze
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Date Printed: 09-26-1997 Page 4
Interstate Chemical Co.
MSDS for CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CS705 ANTIFREEZE 1899--
7 — Section VI – Health Hazard Data (continued)
EFFECTS OF REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE:
•
Long-term repeated overexposure to methanol vapor concentrations of 3000 ppm or greater may
allow a cumulative effect to occur w/ resulting nausea, vomiting, headache, ringing in the ears,
insomnia, trembling, unsteady gait, vertigo, clouded double vision.
• Liver and kidney damage may occur, especially when overexposed to ethanol, which may cause liver
injury w/ fibrosis.
•
Due to its defatting properties, methanol may aggravate an existing skin condition, e.g. eczema;
methanol may also aggravate existing liver and kidney diseases.
OTHER HEALTH HAZARDS:
• Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely effect the CNS of
the fetus, producing a collection of effects which together constitute the fetal alcohol syndrome.
Symptoms include mental and physical retardation, learning disorders, motor and language
deficiencies, behavioral disorders, and small size head.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists,
get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush with large amounts of water; use soap if available. Remove
contaminated clothing, including shoes, after flushing has begun.
INHALATION: Using proper respiratory protection, immediately remove the affected victim to fresh
air. Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep at rest, Call for
prompt medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Get prompt medical
attention. Small amounts which accidentally enter the mouth should be rinsed until
taste is gone.