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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> Product Name: TERGITOL(TM) NP-4 SURFACTANT Effective Date: 02/10/2003 <br /> MSDS#: 1918 Page 3 of 17 <br /> Eye Contact Causes severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and <br /> tear production, marked excess redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, and chemical burns of <br /> the eye. <br /> Skin Contact Brief contact is not irritating. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause <br /> discomfort and local redness. <br /> Skin Absorption Prolonged or widespread contact may result in the absorption of potentially <br /> harmful amounts of material. <br /> Swallowing May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration into <br /> the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, resulting in lung injury. <br /> Chronic, Prolonged or Repeated Overexposure <br /> Effects of Repeated Overexposure Repeated skin contact may cause a dermatitis. <br /> Other Effects of Overexposure None currently known. <br /> Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure <br /> A knowledge of the available toxicology information and of the physical and chemical properties <br /> of the material suggests that overexposure is unlikely to aggravate existing medical conditions. <br /> See Section 11 for toxicological information and additional information about potential health <br /> effects. <br /> 3.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS <br /> Toxic to aquatic organisms. <br /> 4. FIRST AID PROCEDURES <br /> 4.1 INHALATION <br /> Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist. <br /> 4.2 EYE CONTACT <br /> Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT <br /> remove contact lenses, if worn. Obtain medical attention without delay, preferably from an <br /> ophthalmologist. <br /> 4.3 SKIN CONTACT <br /> Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if <br /> irritation persists. Wash clothing before reuse. <br />