Brand Name: Goof Off Form: liquid Product Category: Home maintenance >> Finish >> stripper Customer Service No.: 800-253-3957 Date Entered: 1997-12-04 Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer Manufacturer: Valspar Corporation, The Address: 1101 3rd Street S. City: Minneapolis State: MN Zip Code: 55415 Telephone Number: 612-332-7371 Fax Number: 612-375-7723 Toll Free Number: 800-328-8044 Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07 Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
Health Effects
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Warning from Product Label: Flammable. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Eye and skin irritant. Contains Xylene. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and static electricity. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. Avoid frequent or prolonged skin contact or breathing of vapor. Do not get in eyes. If swallowed, contact physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention immediately. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Vapor is harmful and eye irritant. Stop use immediately and leave the area if strong odor is noticed or if you experience dizziness, headaches, nausea or eye watering. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents may be harmful or fatal.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS Inhalation: Excessive inhalation of vapors may cause respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, asphyxiation. Eye Contact: Eye contact can cause eye irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision. Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause irritation, redness, dermatitis and defatting with prolonged or repeated exposure. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Aspiration of material into lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None listed
Chronic Health Effects: MSDS: CHRONIC Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may cause dermatitis and defatting. Prolonged or repeated occupational overexposure to solvents may cause permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberate concentration and inhalation of contents may be harmful or fatal. Carcinogenicity: MSDS: CARCINOGENICITY No information provided. First Aid: MSDS: FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION: If affected by vapors or spray mists, remove to fresh air at once. Apply artificial respiration if necessary. Contact physician immediately. SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, wash with mild soap and water. EYE CONTACT: Flush with running water for 15 minutes, holding lid open to expose surface of eye. Contact physician. INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Health Rating: 2 Flammability Rating: 3 Reactivity Rating: 0 HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard MSDS Date: 2000-05-16
Handling/Disposal Handling: MSDS: HANDLING AND STORAGE Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not use or store near open flame or strong oxidizers. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Avoid prolonged or repeated personal contact. Wash thoroughly after use. Disposal: MSDS: WASTE DISPOSAL Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label Chemical CAS No / Unique ID Percent 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol 000111-77-3 1-5 Xylene (mixed isomers) 001330-20-7 90-95