The Duke

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview: Warning! Harmful if swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Moderately corrosive.The alkali in solution is not expected to cause generation of heat when diluted with water. Contact with some metals releases flammable hydrogen gas. This product

Contains

Nitrilotriacetic acid which, based on animal data, may cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact: Yes Eye Contact: Yes Ingestion: Yes Inhalation: Unlikely

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation: Unlikely route of entry if used as recommended by manufacturer. Inhalation may occur by aspiration if the product is ingested. If aspiration is suspected, victim will experience burning of the lungs and upper respiratory tract. If product is heated, and resulting vapours are inhaled, irritation of the upper respiratory tract may occur. Ducan Industries LTD. - 1 - Skin Contact: Skin contact will lead to overall exposure. Skin contact may cause burns which may be delayed. Eye Contact: This product is a severe eye irritant. Burns may be delayed resulting in increased pain with length of time after contact. Ingestion: Ingestion of this product will cause burning of the throat, mouth, esophagus. Ingestion may cause nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea. Ingestion represents an aspiration hazard through either swallowing or vomiting.

Potential chronic health

Repeated or prolonged exposure can cause drying and cracking of the skin. This product contains nitrilotriacetic acid which is a possible carcinogen based on animal evidence. Repeated exposure to this chemical may cause kidney damage.