Chlorine Dioxide Release Material

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Color White Form Tablets Odor Odorless to slight chlorine odor Flash Point, C Not Applicable

Most important adverse effects

Harmful if swallowed. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Irritating to eye and respiratory system. Skin eruptions may occur after direct contact. Cause corrosion injuries. Toxic to aquatic organism, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Exposure to dust particles generated from this material causes irritation of the respiratory tract. May result in coughing, difficulty breathing and sore throat. Exposure to high concentrations may result in bronchospasms. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause weakness and fatigue. Skin Contact Causes skin irritation. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. Contact with a dilute chlorine dioxide solution (100 ppm), made from a similar product, was slightly irritating to rabbit skin. (See Section 11.) Eye Contact Causes severe eye irritation. Other Effects NOTE: Upon exposure to moisture, this product releases Chlorine Dioxide gas. Inhalation of Chlorine Dioxide may cause irritation, coughing, wheezing and burns of the mucous membranes. Inhalation of large amounts may lead to pulmonary edema and bronchitis. Direct contact with Chlorine Dioxide causes eye and skin irritation and may cause burns. Toxic by oral exposure.

Health hazards

Prolonged or repeated exposure to dust may cause pulmonary problems.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pulmonary disorders. Dermal ailments.