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Document ID (ISN)77087
CIS number 01-990
Year 1998
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.94
Author(s) Brondeau M.T., Pillière F., Jargot D., Mirival S., Protois J.C., Reynier M., Schneider O.
Title White spirit
Original title White-spirit [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. 5p. Illus. 16 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Synonyms: Stoddard solvent, low boiling point hydrated naphta, turpentine substitute. Acute toxicity: irritation of the skin and eyes, neurological effects (headache, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, depression of the central nervous system); digestive tract irritation or lesions of the intestinal mucous membrane irritation (ingestion); pneumopathy due to inhalation may be delayed. Chronic toxicity: irritation of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract, asthenia; effects on the central nervous system; glomerulopathy. Exposure limits: TWA = 1000mg/m3; objective 500mg/m3 (France); 525mg/m3 or 100ppm (AGCIH for stoddard solvent). EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.649-345-004; Xn, R10, R65, S23, S24, S62, 265-150-3. Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201. The printed version of this information sheet was abstracted as CIS 99-1784.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; white spirit; France; carcinogens
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; data sheet; central nervous system; fire hazards; toxicology; skin absorption; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; neurological effects; delayed effects; health hazards; nephrotoxic effects; legislation; sampling and analysis; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits