Calcium Hardness Buffer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Appearance Clear Colorless Physical state liquid Odor Slight

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not taste or swallow. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Unknown Acute Toxicity 1.5% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.