Isophorone

Isophorone
Section 3 - Hazards IdentificationEMERGE CY OVERVIEW Appearance: clear pale yellow liquid. Flash Point: 84 deg C. Warning Causes eye and respiratory tract irritation. Combustible liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. May cause cancer based on animal studies. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes.Potential Health EffectsEye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.Inhalation: Causes narcotic effects including headache, dizziness, weakness, unconsciousness.Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects.Section 4 - First Aid MeasuresEyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and d 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediat Remove from exposure and move to fr air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. otes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.Section 5 - Fire FightingMeasuresGeneral Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing appara in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray to kee fire-exposed containers cool. Vapors  be heavier than air. They can spread al the ground and collect in low or confin areas. Containers may explode when heated. Combustible liquid and vapor.Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, water, dry chemical, chemical foam, o alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spra cool fire-exposed containers.Flash Point: 84 deg C ( 183.20 deg F)Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.Explosion Limits, Lower:0.8Upper: 3.8NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2;Flammability: 2; Instability: 0