9586 and 7620 Emergency Drinking Water Germicidal Tablets

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H319

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification of product or mixture Note to reader: This product in an untested mixture and GHS classification is based on the classification of the ingredients and their concentrations. Proprietary ingredients, if any, do NOT exhibit any health effects not listed in this SDS.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye Irritation, Category 2A Acute Toxicity, Oral, Category 4

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling to avoid irritating eyes by transfer of chemical to the eyes. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:*

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. P330: Rinse mouth if tablet ingested .

Storage

None

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. *This precautionary statement, although listed for this chemical, does not apply due to form of product.

2.3 Other hazards

None 2.4

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact: Yes Skin Absorption: No Eye Contact: Yes Ingestion: Yes Inhalation: No Emergency Overview: This product has been developed to purify water and is in a tablet form. Tablets, in whole form, do not pose acute or chronic health effects except by accidental ingestion.. This SDS covers accidental ingestion and pulverized tablets which may have chemicals in a form to cause the following health effects. Accidental ingestion of several of these tablets may cause an upset stomach. Gross ingestion may cause diarrhea, stomach pain. If powder from crushed tablets gets on skin and is transferred to the eyes, severe irritation may occur. In minor eye contact incidents, transient pain and tearing may occur. Not expected to cause skin irritation. Effects of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure: Inhalation: Under normal conditions of use, no adverse health effects are indicated. Chemicals are contained within the integrity of the tablet. Skin Contact: Contact with tablets is unlikely to cause any skin irritation. Contact with a powder from the tablet is also unlikely to cause skin irritation. If a rash occurs from powder, use only whole tablets and protect skin from contact. Eye Contact: Contact with eyes is only likely by transfer from hands to the eyes in the case of rubbing the eyes. When handling this product, wash hands immediately after use to prevent chance of eye contact. Ingestion: Accidental ingestion may cause stomach upset. Gross ingestion may cause diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Ingestion of water purified by these tablets will not cause stomach upset if used as recommended. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: No adverse health effects are indicated.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known