PEN PALS GOLD PLATING SOLUTIONS AND KITS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW This colorless to light-yellow liquid has a slight almond-like odor.

Health hazards

This product is severely irritating to exposed tissue. This solution is poisonous; ingestion of small quantities can be fatal. Additionally, inhalation over-exposures may be harmful or fatal. Skin contact may cause severe irritation or tissue damage, especially upon prolonged exposure. Flammability/Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive nor flammable under normal conditions; however if heated to decomposition, this solution may produce toxic vapors containing hydrogen cyanide and potassium compounds. Emergency Response: Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: This product is a corrosive solution; liquid or vapors can rapidly damage exposed tissues. The severity of the effect depends on the concentration of the solution and the duration of contact. Specific symptoms of over-exposure to this product are as follows: CONTACT W ITH SKIN or EYES: Brief contact with the skin is irritating; repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause dermatitis (i.e. red, inflamed skin) and “Cyanide Rash” (i.e. itching, macular, papular and vesicular eruptions). Potassium Cyanide (a component of this product), are sensitizers and can cause the development of allergy-like skin reactions (i.e. rashes and welts). If splashed into the eyes, the solution will cause immediate irritation. Symptoms of such over-exposure include discomfort, tearing, and blurring of vision. Repeated or prolonged exposures of this product with the eyes can also cause corneal opacity (clouding of the surface of the eye) and possibly permanent eye injury. Chronic exposure may damage optic nerves. SKIN ABSORPTION: Potassium Cyanide (a component of this product) can be absorbed through the skin. Symptoms of such over-exposure will include those described for “Inhalation” and “Contact W ith Eyes or Skin”. Repeated or prolonged over-exposures can be fatal. INGESTION: Though not anticipated to be a significant route of occupational exposure, ingestion of this product, even in small quantities, can be fatal. The symptoms of “Cyanide Poisoning” are described under “Inhalation”. INJECTION: Accidental injection of this liquid will cause local pain and irritation and systemic symptoms similar to those of over-exposure by “Inhalation”.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Over-exposure to this liquid may cause the following symptoms: ACUTE: This product is poisonous and over-exposures can be fatal if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. This product can be severely irritating and potentially damaging to contaminated tissue. CHRONIC: Chronic over-exposures to this solution can cause dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) after prolonged or repeated skin contact and may damage optic nerves. Potassium Cyanide is a sensitizers and can cause the development of allergy-like reactions. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for more detailed information of the carcinogenicity of this product. TARGET ORGANS: Skin, eyes, respiratory system, blood and metabolic enzymes. PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?