CP296b

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

The product as a whole has not been tested. This hazard information is for the individual ingredients. Emergency Overview Form Liquid Colour Colourless. Odour Slight smell of amine WARNING ! Irritating gases/fumes may be given off during burning or thermal decomposition. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Inhalation may cause nausea or dizziness. Causes skin irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation of vapours or mists. Accidental ingestion.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with preexisting eye, skin or respiratory tract disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this product.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation • Sodium sulphite Is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract with symptoms of coughing, sore throat, and runny nose. May cause an allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals. Possible symptoms include bronchoconstriction, sweating, flushing, hives, rapid heart rate, decreased blood pressure and anaphylaxis. • N-Methyldiethanolamine Is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract with symptoms of coughing, sore throat, and runny nose. • 2-Dimethylethanolamine Is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract with symptoms of coughing, sore throat, and runny nose. May cause an allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals. Possible symptoms include bronchoconstriction, sweating, flushing, hives, rapid heart rate, decreased blood pressure and anaphylaxis. • Sodium thiosulphate : May cause respiratory tract irritation with symptoms of coughing, sore throat and runny nose. May cause an allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals. Possible symptoms include bronchoconstriction, sweating, flushing, hives, rapid heart rate, decreased blood pressure and anaphylaxis. Skin contact • Sodium sulphite : May be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening and itching. May cause skin sensitization with symptoms of rash, itching, hives, and swelling. • N-Methyldiethanolamine : Can be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening, itching, and swelling. • 2-Dimethylethanolamine : Can be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening, itching, and swelling. May cause skin sensitization with symptoms of rash, itching, hives, and swelling. • Sodium thiosulphate : Can be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening, itching, and swelling. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause an allergic respiratory reaction in previously exposed individuals. Eye contact • Sodium sulphite : May be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening, tearing and stinging. • N-Methyldiethanolamine : Can be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening, itching, stinging, and swelling. • 2-Dimethylethanolamine : Can be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening, itching, stinging, and swelling. • Sodium thiosulphate : Can be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening, itching, stinging, and swelling. Ingestion Product : May cause gastrointestinal irritation. • Sodium sulphite : May cause gastrointestinal irritation. • Sodium thiosulphate : Symptoms may include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and gastric hemorrhage.

Health hazards

Inhalation • Sodium sulphite Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause an allergic respiratory reaction in previously exposed individuals. • 2-Dimethylethanolamine Persons who have been previously sensitized to sulfites should take precautions to prevent the inhalation. Skin contact • Sodium sulphite Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reactions with susceptible persons. • 2-Dimethylethanolamine Sensitization with dermatitis or hives may occur. Carcinogenicity The components of this product are not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen by