BLI101MBPWD Metal Marking Powder

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

May adversely Emergency Overview Irritating to eyes Irritating to respiratory system May be harmful if swallowed or if inhaled affect central nervous system, blood, lungs, kidneys and liver. Appearance Gray Physical State Solid/Powder. Odor No information available

Potential health effects

Acute Toxicity Eyes Skin Inhalation Irritating to eyes. May cause irritation. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal-fume fever. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

Chronic inhalation exposure to the powder may cause inflammation and irritation to the respiratory system. Inhalation to fumes may cause metal-fume fever. Symptoms of systemic copper poisoning may include capillary damage, headache, cold sweat, weak pulse, and kidney and liver damage, central nervous system excitation followed by depression, jaundice, convulsions, paralysis, and coma. Chronic copper poisoning is typified by cirrhosis of the liver, brain damage and demyelination, kidney defects, and copper deposition in the cornea as exemplified by humans with Wilson's disease. It has also been reported that copper poisoning has lead to hemolytic anemia and accelerates arteriosclerosis.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Central nervous system. Blood disorders. Kidney disorders. Liver disorders. Respiratory disorders.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.