ACIDIC CONCRETE & GROUT CLEANER ITEM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Danger Corrosive. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause corrosive burns, irreversible damage to nasal passages, esophagus and airways. Harmful if inhaled. Corrosive to digestive tract. Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant to corrosive), of eye contact (irritant to corrosive), of ingestion. Corrosive burns, redness, watering and itching characterize inflammation of the eye. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, blistering. While this material has a low level of toxicity, good industrial hygiene practices are encouraged to minimize exposure.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin and Eye Category 1 Corrosive Aspiration Category 1

Potential health effects

EYE: Corrosive to eyes. SKIN: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. INGESTION: This product if swallowed, can cause severe burns and tissue perforation. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. INHALATION: Prolonged inhalation may result in respiratory irritation. Under normal conditions, using adequate ventilation no problems are expected. Inhalation of concentrated vapors can cause irritation of the nose and throat with chest discomfort, cough, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. CHRONIC (CANCER) INFORMATION: Not listed by IARC or NTP as a carcinogen. TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECT) INFORMATION: Not classified as a teratogen. REPRODUCTION INFORMATION: Does not harm reproductive cells. 24-hour Emergency Phone: (800) 535-5053