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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 />C m&9:/ I ► [Ke] ► Ill r_T0I <br />Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if <br />irritation persists. Wash clothing before reuse. <br />