Aquasol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Inhalation: Very high concentrations of salt dust may result in inflammations of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Eye contact: Salt and salt solutions are non-toxic to the eye but concentrations much above that of tears cause a stinging sensation. Skin contact: Dry salt and concentrated solutions can cause withdrawal of fluid from the skin and may, on prolonged contact, produce irritation. Ingestion: Acute and chronic toxic effects can result from the ingestion of excessive amounts of either salt or brine. Salt should not be used as and emetic to induce vomiting. High concentrations poduce inflammatory reactionsin the gastrointestinal tract and can cause fatal disturbance of body electrolyte and fluid balance particularily in the young and elderly. Less than a tablespoon of salt may severely poison an infant and sometimes prove fatal.