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Health Effects
Warnings:
Danger: Highly corrosive. May be fatal if swallowed. Do not take internally. Causes eye and skin damage. Irritating to nose and throat. Avoid breathing dust. Do not get into eyes, on skin or clothing. Keep out of reach of children. Strong oxidizing agent. Keep away from heat or flame. Mix only with water.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
EYE CONTACT: Causes eye damage.
SKIN CONTACT: Causes skin damage.
INHALATION: Irritating to nose and throat. Avoid breathing dust.
INGESTION: May be fatal if swallowed.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
None listed.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
Not listed as carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
2000-01-20
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS
Danger: Highly corrosive. May be fatal if swallowed. Do not take internally. Causes eye and skin damage. Irritating to nose and throat. Avoid breathing dust. Do not get into eyes, on skin or clothing. Wear rubber gloves when handling and wash thoroughly after handling. Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place, inaccessible to children and pets. Keep out of reach of children. Do not store at elevated temperatures.
Disposal:
From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Discard empty container in trash.