HUMA GRO COPPER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This is a highly acidic, aqua blue liquid. This product presents a slight health hazard (in terms of irritation on 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. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE Inhalation: Inhalation of sprays, aerosols, or mists of this solution may be irritating to the nose, throat and exposed mucous membranes. Symptoms of exposure may include coughing, sneezing, and sore throat. Symptoms generally subside when overexposure ends. Contact With Skin Or Eyes: Contact with skin may cause irritation and reddening of exposed tissue. Contact with eyes may cause tearing, pain, reddening, and general irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may lead to the development of chapped skin or dermatitis. Skin Absorption: Skin absorption is anticipated to be a significant route of overexposure to this product. Ingestion: Though not a likely route of occupational exposure, ingestion will lead to irritation to the throat, esophagus, and other tissues of the digestive systems. Symptoms of such exposure would include coughing, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Injection: Injection of this product, via puncture with a contaminated object, or pressurized spraying system will lead to a burning sensation, reddening, and swelling around the site of injection.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE Acute: Pain, reddening, and irritation of exposed tissue. Severe inhalation or ingestion overexposure may be harmful. Chronic: Prolong or repeated skin contact to this product may lead to chapped skin or dermatitis (dry, inflamed skin) Target Organs: Skin and Eyes PART II: What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?