IMPELRODSTM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product consists of, clear, hard, glass-like rods This product presents negligible health, fire, or reactivity hazards under typical emergency conditions. If involved in a fire, this product will decompose to produce toxic gases (e.g., boron compounds). Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: There is no health hazard anticipated to occur during routine use of this HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM product. The symptoms of such overexposures are described in the following paragraphs. INHALATION: Though unlikely to occur, a minor hazard may exist via HEALTH (BLUE) 0 inhalation of particulates generated by the product. At the most, exposure to the dusts cause mild irritation of the respiratory system, or mucous membranes. Symptoms of such exposure may include redness, itching, or coughing. FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Though unlikely to occur, contact with dusts generated by this product and the skin or eyes may lead to mild irritation. SKIN ABSORPTION: Exposure via skin absorption will not occur with REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 product. INGESTION: Though very unlikely to occur in an occupational setting, if this product is ingested, symptoms may include nausea and vomiting. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NA INJECTION: Injection of this product (via punctures with contaminated, sharp objects or pre-existing breaks in the skin) can produce redness, EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY local swelling, and tissue damage at the injection site. None needed under normal circumstances of use.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms of overexposure to this solution may include the following: ACUTE: Symptoms of short-term exposure to dusts generated by this See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings product may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. If ingested, nausea and vomiting may occur. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated skin overexposure to dusts generated by this product may lead to dermatitis (inflamed, dry skin) and chapping. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for further information on the component of this product Anhydrous Disodium Octaborate. TARGET ORGANS: Skin, eyes, respiratory system (to dusts only). PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?