D.N. 24 mei 10, 21:51 schreef:
De rommel die BP in zee gooit is corexit en dat bevat 38% zogenaamd '2-butoxyethanol' en 'ethylene Oxide'.....tenminste, als ik het goed begrepen heb, want ik ben geen bio-chemicus.
Op internationale beveiligingskaarten staat (na inventarisatie Exxon Valdiz ramp, waar deze rommel ook gebruikt is):
'2-butoxyethanol'
R20: Harmful by inhalation
R21: Harmful in contact with skin
R22: Harmful if swallowed
R37: Irritating to respiratory system
R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with the skin and if swallowed
Health Hazard Reference(s
Suspected: Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant Developmental Toxicant
Endocrine Toxicant
Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant
Kidney Toxicant
Neurotoxicant
Respiratory Toxicant
Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant
Dan zou er verder nog 'ethylene Oxide' inzitten:
en dat is:
R: 45-46-12-23-36/37/38
Also considered a poison
R45: May cause cancer
R46: May cause heritable genetic damage in humans.
R23: Toxic by inhalation
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Health Hazard Reference(s)
Recognized: Carcinogen Reproductive Toxicant
Suspected: Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant
Developmental Toxicant
Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant
Kidney Toxicant
Neurotoxicant