Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2003-08-18
Product name
HD Fixer Part B
Product Synonyms
Aqueous Acid Solution containing Acetic Acid, and
Chemical name
HD Fixer Part B
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Company Information
company name
AGFA CORPORATION
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This product as a whole has not been tested. This hazard information is for the individual ingredients. ***************************************************************** * EMERGENCY OVERVIEW * CAUTION! Color Colorless; Form Liquid; Clear; Odor * * Strong vinegar; Inhalation may cause nausea or dizziness; * * May cause skin irritation; Causes eye irritation; May be * * harmful if swallowed; Irritating gases/fumes may be given * * off during burning or thermal decomposition. * *****************************************************************
Potential health effects
ROUTES OF ENTRY..................: Eye and skin contact, inhalation of vapors or mists, accidental ingestion. HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE INHALATION..............: Overexposure to acetic acid vapors, citric acid and aluminum sulfate can cause irritation to the respiratory tract resulting in coughing, runny nose and sore throat. Overexposure to citric acid may produce central nervous system depression with symptoms of headache, dizziness,confusion or coma. ACUTE SKIN CONTACT............: Direct contact with acetic acid and aluminum sulfate can cause skin irritation, possibly severe, with symptoms of burning, reddening, itching, and swelling. Skin sensitization with acetic acid is rare, but has been reported. Contact with citric acid can cause irritation resulting in reddening, drying and itching. ACUTE EYE CONTACT.............: Overexposure to acetic acid can cause severe irritation resulting in burning, stinging, reddening, tearing, swelling and possible injury to the cornea depending on the concentration of the acid. Aluminum sulfate may cause irritation and possible corneal burns due. Citric acid is severely irritating to the eyes resulting in reddening, swelling of the eye and surrounding tissue, and burning. ACUTE INGESTION...............: Swallowing concentrated acetic acid may cause severe injury. Ingestion of aluminum sulfate may cause irritation or burn the digestive tract.
Potential chronic health
OF EXPOSURE... Not Noted CARCINOGENICITY...............: The components of this product are not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE......: Persons with preexisting eye, skin or respiratory tract disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this product.