Do not add nitrites or other nitrosating agents. A nitrosamine, which may cause cancer, may be formed. In accordance with the current OSHA Hazard Communication Standard criteria, this product does not require a cancer hazard warning. Alternatively, it may consist of components not otherwise affected by IARC criteria, such as atmospheric distillates or synthetically derived materials, and as such is not characterized by current IARC classification criteria. This product may contain trace amounts of ethylene oxide.
Ethylene oxide is considered to be a potential human carcinogen.
Conditions may occur where there is the potential for accumulation of ethylene oxide vapor in the head space of shipping or storage containers or in enclosed areas where the product is being handled or used. Personnel should be monitored to determine if there is the possibility of exposure to ethylene oxide and if so, protective measures should be taken to comply with the exposure limitations. Potential entry routes include inhalation, ingestion and skin and eye contact. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with this product tends to remove skin oils, possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis. Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity, but minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death.