CALCI-PHITE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This is a cream colored milky solution with a no appreciable odor. This product presents a slight health hazard (in terms of irritation of contaminated skin, eyes, or mucous membranes). This product presents no significant flammability or reactivity hazards. Emergency responders must wear the personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The chief routes of overexposure to this product are via inhalation of mists or HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM sprays generated by solutions of this product and contact with skin or eyes. The symptoms of overexposure, via route of entry, are as follows: HEALTH (BLUE) 1 INHALATION: Inhalation of sprays, aerosols, or mists of solutions of this product may be irritating to the nose, throat and exposed mucous membranes. Symptoms of such exposure may include coughing, sneezing, and sore throat. Symptoms are generally alleviated when overexposure ends. FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact with skin may cause irritation and reddening of exposed tissue. The Organic Acid component of this solution is a potential allergen. Prolonged or repeated skin contact can lead to the development of allergy-like symptoms (e.g., dermatitis). Contact with eyes REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 will lead to tearing, pain, reddening, and irritation. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant route of overexposure to this product. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT D INGESTION: Though not a likely route of occupational exposure, ingestion will lead to irritation of the throat, esophagus, and other tissues of the EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY digestive system. Symptoms of such exposure would include coughing, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. SEE SECTION 8 INJECTION: Injection of this product, via puncture with a contaminated See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings object, will lead to a burning sensation, reddening, and swelling around the For routine fertilizer applications. site of injection.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms ACUTE: Symptoms of short-term exposures would include pain, reddening, and irritation of exposed tissue. Severe inhalation or ingestion overexposure may be harmful. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated over-exposures to this product via skin contact may lead to dermatitis and other allergy- like skin reactions. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicology Information) for further information on the components of this solution. TARGET ORGANS: Skin and eyes. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?