Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: POISON IVY IS AN ALLERGENIC,
IRRITATION, VESICULATION (BLISTERING). THE PDCL-CONTAINING OIL,
URUSHIOL IS BELIEVED TO BE THE VESICANT SUBSTANCE IN THE POISON
IVIES, OAKS & SUMACS. POISON IVY EXTR ACT SHOULD NOT BE USED IN
PATIENTS SUFFERING FOR RHUS DERMATITIS. REFER TO PACKAGE INSERT FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: SPONGE OFF BY SWABBING
W/UNDILUTED ALCOHOL. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR MOP UP SPILLED MATERIAL. USE CARE IN
CLEANUP OF BROKEN GLASS OR DROPPED SYRINGES. WASH ALL CONTAMINATED
SURFACES W/SOAP & WATER. PLACE WASTE IN APPROPRIATELY LABELED,
SEALED CONTAINER FOR DISP OSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN PURGING AIR FROM
ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM. AVOID EYE & SKIN CONTACT.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED IN USCH A WAY AS TO AVOID SKIN AND EYE
CONTACT.
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION IN A PERMITTED INCINERATOR IS
PREFERRED DISPOSAL METHOD. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL,
STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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