Rodinal

Precautionary statements

to prevent the inhalation of potassium sulfite. Prolonged inhalation of potassium bromide may cause skin eruptions. ACUTE SKIN CONTACT............: Contact with potassium hydroxide can be corrosive to the skin with symptoms of itching, reddening, and burning. Potassium bromide and potassium sulfite can be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening and itching. P-Aminophenol may cause effects as noted under acute inhalation. CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT..........: Repeated contact with low concentrations of potassium hydroxide may cause skin drying and ulcerations. Repeated or prolonged contact to sulfites or p-aminophenol may cause an allergic skin 3 . Avoid eye and skin contact, and store in well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Do not store with incompatible materials. Do not store or consume food, drink or tobacco in area where they may become contaminated with this material. OTHER NOTES.................: Keep out of the reach of children. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS...: Splash protection required for eyes, e.g., eye glasses with side shields or goggles. For skin protection use chemical resistant gloves and aprons. VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS.......... .: Use sufficient general room ventilation and/or local exhaust to maintain airborne levels of vapors below applicable exposure limits (see Section 2). RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS............: Under normal conditions of use, respirator protection is not required. If respirators are used, institute a program

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

IDENTIFICATION (Continued) ____------~___-----~~~~~~~------------- reaction in sensitive individuals. ACUTE EYE CONTACT.............: Contact with potassium hydroxide can be corrosive to the eyes resulting in burning, itching, reddening, swelling of the eye and surrounding tissue and clouding of the cornea. Potassium bromide and potassium sulfite can be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening, tearing, and stinging. CHRONIC EYE CONTACT...........: Repeated or prolonged exposure may result in lacrimation and chronic conjunctivitis. ACUTE INGESTION...............: If ingested, potassium hydroxide solutions are corrosive to the tissues and may cause burning pain in the mouth, throat, esophagus and abdomen. P-Aminophenol is expected to be toxic by ingestion (see Section 11). Animal studies with p-aminophenol indicate kidney damage from ingestion. CARCINOGENICITY...............: The components of this product are not listed by NTP,

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with preexisting eye, skin, or blood conditions or impaired pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this product. FIRST AID FOR EYES......: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. FIRST AID FOR SKIN......: In case of contact, remove contaminated clothing, immediately wash skin with plenty of water. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation persists. FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. FIRST AID FOR INGESTION.: If swallowed, call a physician. FLASH POINT.....................: Noncombustible EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.............: Material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media suitable for other combustible materials in the area. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Evacuate personnel to a safe area. Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES (Continued) --------------------------------------- UNUSUAL FIRE / EXPLOSION When heated to decomposition emission of toxic fumes of SO2 is possible. -~~~--~-----------__-~~~----~------~---~~~-~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~--------------------- 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES..........: Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean up. Dike Spill. Prevent liquid from entering sewers, waterways or low areas. Soak up with sawdust, sand, oil dry or other absorbent material. Spill may be neutralized with powdered Citric Acid.

Storage

TEMPERATURE(MIN/MAX): Store between 40 F (4.4 C) and 80 F (26 C). Preferred storage is at 68 F (20 C). SHELF LIFE..................: N.A. SPECIAL SENSITIVITY.........: Keep from freezing. HANDLING/STORAGE