11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, eye contact. Acute Effects: Harmful or fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin or eyes. Causes irritation to the eyes, skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. May cause visual disturbances or blindness if absorbed into the blood stream. May affect the blood, brain, urinary system, liver, spleen, eyes, kidneys, cardiovascular system, and pancreas. Chronic Effects: May cause central nervous system effects. May cause damage to eyesight. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause liver, kidney, brain, cardiovascular system, blood, spleen, and heart damage as well as adverse reproductive effects, birth defects, mutagenic effects, and dermatitis. Toxicological Data: LD50 Oral, Rat: 5628 mg/kg LC50 Inhalation, Rat: 87.6 mg/L 6 h LD50 Dermal, Rabbit: 15,800 mg/kg LDL Oral, Human: 143 mg/kg Toxic to reproduction based on animal data. Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation, unconsciousness, visual disturbances, metabolic acidosis, drowsiness, dizziness, suffocation, shortness of breath, nervous system effects, cardiovascular effects, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, blindness, and respiration effects. Carcinogenic Effects: This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicological Data: EC50 Water Flea (Daphnia magna): > 10,000 mg/L 48 h LC50 Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas): > 100 mg/L 96 h Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be readily biodegradable. Bioconcentration Factor: 1.0 Environmental Effects: Not expected to be hazardous to the environment. However, the possibility of an environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): -0.77 13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION Disposal Instructions: All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Minimize exposure to product waste (see Section 8). Do not dispose unused waste down drains or into sewers. Contaminated Packaging: Because emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. Residual vapors may explode on ignition; do not cut, drill, grind, or weld on or near product container. Offer rinsed packaging material to local recycling facilities. Waste Codes: U154 (US RCRA Hazardous Waste U List – Ignitable Waste) Product: Methanol Component A Revision Date: 10/10/2016 6/8
