GLYFOS AQUATIC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear, colorless to light amber, viscous liquid. Slight amine-like odor. Caution! Reacts with materials made of iron, galvanized steel and unlined steel, releasing flammable hydrogen gas, which may ignite. May cause eye irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Harmful to plants.

Potential health effects

Target organs : Eyes, skin, respiratory system, digestive system.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: NO Skin & Eyes: YES Ingestion: YES Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation May cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and sneezing. Skin : May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, itching and swelling. Eyes : May cause moderate eye irritation. Symptoms will include pain, redness and tearing. Ingestion : No exposure symptoms reported under normal conditions of use. Ingestion of large amounts may cause stomach irritation. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure : Prolonged overexposure may cause liver and kidney effects. Conditions aggravated by overexposure Pre-existing skin, eye and respiratory disorders. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards . See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.