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Stoddard solvent

CAS: 8052-41-3

How can this chemical affect my health?

Acute (Short Term) Effects

Toxic To Humans & Animals, priority yellow
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Skin Irritation, priority orange
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.

Chronic (Long Term) Effects

Other Health Effects, priority orange
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Gene Damage, priority red
Gene Damage – Increases in the rate of mutations, which are changes in genetic material in cells.
Cancer, priority red
Cancer – Increased cancer risk.

Inherent Hazards

Flammable, priority yellow
Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.
Restricted List, priority blue
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.

How does this chemical impact the environment?

Acute Harm To Aquatic Ecosystems, priority orange
Acute Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Biological harm or possible death to fish or other aquatic organisms following a single exposure.
Chronic Harm To Aquatic Ecosystems, priority orange
Chronic Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms following long term exposure.
Bio-accumulation, priority red
Bio-accumulation – Accumulation in organisms, concentrating as it moves up the food chain.

What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?

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