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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Oil Spill Info




Corexit EC9500A the newer formulation, is made without 2-butoxyethanol and is mainly comprised of hydrotreated light petroleum distillates, propylene glycol and Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate.

Symptoms of Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate Exposure
- Severe eye irritation.
- Skin irritation.
- Ingestion causes diarrhea, intestinal bloating, cramps, nausea.
- Cytotoxic effects on liver cells in tissue culture have been observed.

NEUROTOXICITY
type of concern product conditions reference
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses RTECS®- Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 1943
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DEVELOPMENTAL/REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
type of concern product conditions reference
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses RTECS®- Fundamental and Applied Toxicology 1990

IRRITATION (SKIN, EYES, OR LUNGS)
type of concern product conditions reference
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses RTECS®- Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 1944


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