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Health Effects
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation? Yes
Skin? Yes
Ingestion? Yes
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE
Inhalation of vapor or mist can cause the following: headache - nausea - irritation of nose, throat, and lungs
Eye Contact: Direct contact with material can cause irritation and possible corneal injury.
Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause slight irritation.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
No information provided.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Skin: Thoroughly wash affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water, lifting the upper and lower lids occasionally. Do not rub eyes. Product contains granular fillers which can scratch the cornea. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, give two glasses of water. If large amounts are ingested, induce vomiting with Ipecac syrup or by placing finger at the back of the throat. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult physician.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
2003-11-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT AND AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. Keep from freezing; material may coagulate. The minimum recommended storage temperature for this material is 1C/34F. The maximum recommended storage temperature for this material is 49C/120F.
Eye protection: Use chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1 or approved equivalent)
Hand protection: Neoprene gloves are recommended. Gloves of other chemically resistant materials may not provide adequate protection.
Disposal:
From MSDS
Coagulate the emulsion by the stepwise addition of ferric chloride and lime. Remove the clear supernatant and flush to a chemical sewer. Incinerate liquid and contaminated solids in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
