Ingestion (eating or drinking) of the original undiluted product has three categories -ģ for highly toxic - less than 50 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.Ģ for toxic - between milligrams per kg of body weight.ġ for non-toxic - more than 5000 milligrams per kg of body weight. (First Aid measures - flush well with water for up to 15 minutes holding the eye open remove contact lens If irritation persists consult a Doctor. Zest-it comes into category 1 with a score of 0.00.Īgain 'common sense' is needed, if you know you splash the solvent around then wear protective goggles. (First Aid measures - Wash with soap and water remove any contaminated clothing and shoes wash with soap and water rinse thoroughly.).Įye irritation has four categories also -ġ for non-irritating - must rate between 0.00 and 15.00Ģ for slightly irritating - must rate between 15.10 and 25.00 (the effects clear within 7 days)ģ for moderately irritating - must rate between 25.10 and 50.00 (the effects clear within 21 days)Ĥ for severely irritating (or corrosive) (the effects persist for 21 days or more)
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Zest-it removes oil paint from brushes, and because it removes oils, it can also remove your skins natural oils (see *), so prolonged contact may cause skin dryness and cracking.Īs always when you are painting, 'common sense' needs to prevail, if you know you always have 'wet' hands from using solvents, then frequent washing with a good quality soap, that puts the oils back into your skin, is an excellent painting practice. If your skin already shows any form of sensitivity in the way of dermatitis or a know skin allergy, then Nitrile gloves are recommended. Zest-it comes into category 1 with a score of 0.02. It is explained in 'easy to understand' terms with the First Aid measures.ġ for non-irritating - must rate between 0.00 and 1.90 Ģ for moderately irritating - must rate between 2.00 and 4.90 ģ for Primary skin irritant - rated 5.00 and over To help members of the general public who use our products, the following information for Zest-it® is taken from the MSDS. (This is a legal document changing altering or misrepresenting the information is illegal and dangerous) If you wonder why it has a 'harmful' notice on the label, click here The Environmental Health and Safety test products for personal exposure, with regards to irritation of the skin and eyes ingestion and inhalation - of the original undiluted product. The product has undergone much testing, both here in the UK and in the USA. The 'low vapour pressure' means there is very little emission of any part of Zest-it to the atmosphere. This citrus oil is diluted with a non-ozone depleting Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent, that is non-toxic, non-flammable and with a low vapour pressure. Zest-it solvent is the base product without the citrus element. Not what is commonly referred to as 'citrus thinner'. Zest-it® is made here in the UK from some 'pure food grade' ingredients - the zest from the peel of oranges, which is why it smells of oranges i.e.