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Specific Chemical Identity: Sodium Chloride, NaCl 7647-14-5 8.6% 231-598-3 Xi (Irritant) Potassium Phosphate 7758-11-4 8.6% 231-834-5 Xi (Irritant) Sodium Citrate 6132-04-3 8.6% 200-675-3 Xi (Irritant) Magnesium Sulfate 7487-88-9 1.4% 231-298-2 Xi (Irritant) Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 2.2% 2078388 Xi (Irritant) Section 3. Health Hazard Identification Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes Health Hazards: IRRITANT. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May be harmful if ingested or contact (Acute and Chronic) with eyes. Carcinogenicity: IARC Monographs? No OSHA Regulated? No Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritant if inhaled, coughing possible and breathing difficulties may be observed. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Sodium Carbonate can result in eye burns, conjuctival edema and corneal destruction. Prolonged contact with skin can cause redness, dermatitis, and blisters. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: May be harmful if inhaled, causing respiratory tract irritation, coughing, and breathing difficulties. Gastrointestinal disturbances can occur if ingested, causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The toxicity of phosphates is their ability to sequester calcium. Chronic exposure of phosphates may sequester calcium and cause calcium phosphate deposits in the kidneys