Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

OCTOCRYLENE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Sunscreen; a secondary UV- B absorber for high- SPF formulas.

SYNONYMS

C24-H27-N-O2, C24-H27-N-O2, (C6H5)2C=C(CN)CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3, octocrilene, "(+/-)-2-
ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3, 3-diphenylacrylate", "(+/-)-2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3, 3-
diphenylacrylate", "(+/-)-2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-beta, beta-diphenylacrylate", "(+/-)-2-
ethylhexyl-2-cyano-beta, beta-diphenylacrylate", "Fluisol Cry", "Sunsafe OCR", "Sanduvor
3039", "Uvinul 3039", "UV sunscreen", "Viosorb 930"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long- term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  The material has NOT been classified as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, unintentional ingestion is not thought to be cause for concern.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.  Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.  Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.  Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.  

INHALED

  The material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's response to such irritation can cause further lung damage.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  The material has NOT been classified as "harmful by inhalation". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. In the absence of such evidence, care should nevertheless be taken to ensure exposure is kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used, in an occupational setting to control vapors, fumes and aerosols.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Long-term exposure to respiratory irritants may result in disease of the airways involving difficult breathing and related systemic problems.  There has been some concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations but there is not enough data to make an assessment.  Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems.  Speculative discussion surrounds the use of sunscreens and a possible rise in the incidence of melanoma. One mechanism proposed involves the development of free radicals following UVB absorption by the chemical agent; free radicals are potentially damaging to DNA. A further mechanism involves the inhibition of Vitamin D production; low levels of Vitamin D have been associated with an increased risk of the development of breast and colon cancer and may also accelerate the growth of melanoma.