RHODIUM PLATING SOLUTION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW This product is a yellow-orange liquid.

Health hazards

The solution is corrosive, extremely irritating and damaging to contaminated skin, eyes, mucous membranes and other exposed tissues. Contact with this product can result in severe burns. Flammability Hazards: Although this solution is not flammable, Sulfuric Acid (a component of this product) can generate flammable hydrogen gas on contact with metals and can ignite combustible materials. Reactivity Hazards: This product may generate heat when in contact with water. Emergency Response: Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment and have adequate fire protection for the incident to which they are responding. Caution must be used when responding to spills. 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: INHALATION: Mists or vapors of this product can cause nasal irritation, sore throat, choking, coughing, and breathing difficulties. Though unlikely to occur due to this product’s small volume, it is important to note that inhalation of mists of this product (even for a few minutes) can cause severe lung damage with potentially life- threatening pulmonary edema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs). Symptoms of pulmonary edema include shortness of breath and chest pains; symptoms can be delayed for up to 48 hours after exposure. Prolonged or repeated over-exposures to this solution can cause burns and ulcers to the nose and throat, dental erosion, bronchitis and stomach pain. CONTACT W ITH SKIN or EYES: Contact of the product liquid or vapors with skin or eyes can cause severe burns. Contact with skin can cause dermatitis (red, cracked, irritated skin) and ulceration, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Contact with eyes may result in permanent scarring and/or blindness. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not expected to be a significant route of occupational exposure for any component of this product. The only anticipated route of skin absorption is through breaks in the skin. This corrosive solution will cause burns of contaminated areas (see "Contact with Skin and Eyes"). INGESTION: Although not anticipated to be a significant route of occupational over-exposures, ingestion of this product may be fatal. Swallowing this material may cause burns in the mouth, throat, esophagus, and other tissue. Symptoms can include difficulty swallowing, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, collapse and death. Small amounts of acid can be aspirated during vomiting and may cause serious lung injury. INJECTION: Although unlikely to occur during occupational use of this product, injection can cause pain, burning, or redness at point of injection and local tissue damage. Symptoms of inhalation may develop after injection of this product.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms ACUTE: Contact with this product can cause chemical burns and severe irritation of the contaminated tissues (skin, eyes, mucous membranes). Inhalation of vapors or liquid may cause lung injury, the effects of which may not be apparent for up to 48 hours. This product may be fatal if inhaled or swallowed. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated inhalation over-exposures can cause burns and ulcers to the nose and throat, dental erosion, bronchitis, and stomach pain. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure can cause dermatitis. TARGET ORGANS: Skin, eyes; respiratory system. PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?