Likely to cause
Can cause
May cause
Stoddard solvent
CAS: 8052-41-3
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Gene Damage – Increases in the rate of mutations, which are changes in genetic material in cells.
Cancer – Increased cancer risk.
Inherent Hazards
Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.
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 – Biological harm or possible death to fish or other aquatic organisms following a single exposure.
Chronic Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms following long term exposure.
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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