Nitrogen Fertilizer Additive

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Warning

Hazard statements

Causes respiratory, skin, and eye irritation. DMSO readily penetrates skin and may carry other dissolved chemicals into the body.

Precautionary statements

Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear butyl rubber or nitrile protective gloves, eye protection, and face protection. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking.

Response

IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Potential health effects

Based on Individual Components (May Vary Among Individuals) Eye: Liquid, fumes, mists, or vapors may cause severe irritation. Overexposure may result in permanent eye damage or blindness. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: May cause moderate irritation to respiratory tract (mouth, nose, throat and lungs).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE General DMSO has shown very few toxic symptoms in humans. The most common are nausea, skin rashes and an unusual garlic-onion-oyster smell on body and breath. Inhalation: High vapor concentrations may cause headache, dizziness, and sedation. Eyes: Low hazard for usual industrial/ commercial handling by trained personnel. Skin: Stinging and burning of the skin as well as rashes and vesicles have been seen. A heat reaction may occur if applied to wet skin. Avoid contact with DMSO solutions containing toxic material or materials whose toxicological properties are not known. DMSO easily penetrates the skin and may enhance the rate of skin absorption of substances. Ingestion: A low ingestion hazard. See section 2 for further details. Chronic effect Not known to contain component(s) at 0.1% or greater listed as a carcinogen or possible carcinogen.