Potential Hazards / Toxicity Potential Health Effects Target Kidneys, Central nervous system, Liver, Respiratory system, Skin Organs: May be fatal if inhaled. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper Inhalation: respiratory tract. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes severe skin irritation and Skin: possible burns. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation. Aspiration Ingestion: hazard. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respiratory Protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US). Respirators should be used only under any of the following circumstances: As a last line of defense (i.e., engineering and administrative controls have been exhausted). When Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) has exceeded or when there is a possibility that PEL will be exceeded. Regulations require the use of a respirator. An employer requires the use of a respirator. There is potential for harmful exposure due to an atmospheric contaminant (in the absence of PEL) As PPE in the event of a chemical spill clean-up process Lab personnel intending to use/wear a respirator mask must be trained and fit-tested by EH&S. This is a regulatory requirement. Hand Protection Handle with chemical resistant gloves. Use proper glove removal technique to avoid skin contact with this product. Rubber gloves are recommended. NOTE: Consult with your preferred glove manufacturer to ensure that the gloves you plan on using are compatible with nitrocellulose.
Potential Hazards / Toxicity Potential Health Effects Target Organs: Kidneys, Central nervous system, Liver, Respiratory system, Skin Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes severe skin irritation and possible burns. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation. Aspiration hazard. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respiratory Protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US). Respirators should be used only under any of the following circumstances: As a last line of defense (i.e., engineering and administrative controls have been exhausted). When Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) has exceeded or when there is a possibility that PEL will be exceeded. Regulations require the use of a respirator. An employer requires the use of a respirator. There is potential for harmful exposure due to an atmospheric contaminant (in the absence of PEL) As PPE in the event of a chemical spill clean-up process Lab personnel intending to use/wear a respirator mask must be trained and fit-tested by EH&S. This is a regulatory requirement. Hand Protection Handle with chemical resistant gloves. Use proper glove removal technique to avoid skin contact with this product. Rubber gloves are recommended. NOTE: Consult with your preferred glove manufacturer to ensure that the gloves you plan on using are compatible with nitrocellulose.
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