MEGUIAR'S G179 - Manual (Page 6)

G179, Leather Gel (21-37C): G17914
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11.1 Information on Toxicological effects
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Based on test data and/or information on the components, this material may produce the following health effects:
Eye contact
Contact with the eyes during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation.
Skin contact
Contact with the skin during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation.
Inhalation
Respiratory tract irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose
and throat pain.
Ingestion
Gastrointestinal irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
May cause target organ effects after ingestion.
Target Organ Effects:
Central nervous system (CNS) depression: Signs/symptoms may include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination,
nausea, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness, and unconsciousness.
Toxicological Data
Acute Toxicity
Name Route Species Value
Overall product Ingestion No test data available; calculated ATE
>5,000 mg/kg
Propylene Glycol Dermal Rabbit LD50 20,800 mg/kg
Propylene Glycol Ingestion Rat LD50 22,000 mg/kg
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me Dermal Rabbit LD50 > 19,400 mg/kg
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me Ingestion Rat LD50 > 17,000 mg/kg
Triethanolamine Dermal Rabbit LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg
Triethanolamine Ingestion Rat LD50 9,000 mg/kg
Conditioners No data available
ATE = acute toxicity estimate
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Name Species Value
Propylene Glycol Rabbit No significant irritation
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me Minimal irritation
Triethanolamine Rabbit Minimal irritation
Conditioners No data available
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation
Name Species Value
Propylene Glycol Mild irritant
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me Rabbit No significant irritation
Triethanolamine Rabbit Mild irritant
Conditioners No data available
Skin Sensitisation
Name Species Value
Propylene Glycol Human Some positive data exist, but the data are not
sufficient for classification