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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Granular white solid (free-flowing crystals) Odorless EMERGENCY WARNING May cause burning of eyes and irritation of skin. Harmful if OVERVIEW: swallowed. May cause severe irritation to mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Avoid contact. Wear safety glasses, gloves and dusk mask when handling. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Potential health effects

Eye contact Skin contact Ingestion Inhalation EYE CONTACT: Exposure to product may cause severe irritation to eyes, and possibly burns or eye damage. Symptoms of exposure may include redness, swelling, tearing or pain. Avoid contact. SKIN CONTACT: Exposure to product may cause moderate to severe irritation to skin, and possible burns. Symptoms of exposure may include redness, itching, swelling or pain. Absorption through the skin may cause systemic poisoning; symptoms parallel ingestion. Avoid contact. INGESTION: Exposure to product may cause moderate to severe irritation to inner linings of mouth, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, and possible burns. Product is considered moderately toxic. Excessive amounts effect the blood and blood vessels. Symptoms of nitrite poisoning may include intense cyanosis, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, collapse, spasms of abdominal pain, rapid heart beat, irregular breathing, coma, convulsions or death due to circulatory collapse. Do NOT ingest. INHALATION: Exposure to mists or fumes may cause irritation, but inhalation is not believed to be a likely route of exposure. CHRONIC: Effects of chronic exposure are not expected to differ from the above-mentioned contact. CARCINOGENS This product and its components are not listed on NTP IARC