EPS 4000 ELECTROPOLISH

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

PHYSICAL STATE : Liquid COLOR : Clear. Colorless to pale pink or yellow. ***EMERGENCY OVERVIEW***: DANGER! CORROSIVE. Causes severe burns to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful or fatal is swallowed. Aspiration may cause lung damage. Cancer hazard. Water reactive. Not flammable, but reacts with most metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin. 2 TARGET ORGANS: Eyes. Skin. Respiratory System. Gastrointestinal Tract. Circulatory System. Teeth. EYE CONTACT: CORROSIVE- Causes severe irritation and burns. Small amounts may cause: Tissue destruction. Permanent eye damage. Blindness. May cause: Blurred Vision. Redness. Pain. Ulcerations. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause: Irritation. Conjunctivitis. SKIN CONTACT: CORROSIVE- Causes severe irritation and burns. Contact may not produce an immediate burning sensation, delaying awareness that contact has occurred. Death may result from burns that extend over large portions of the body. Concentrated solutions may cause: Severe burns. Severe necrosis. Permanent skin damage. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Drying. Redness. Itching. Pain. Inflammation. Cracking. Possible secondary infection with tissue damage. Prolonged and repeated exposure to dilute solutions may cause irritation, redness, pain, and drying and cracking of the skin. SKIN ABSORPTION: No Data Available INHALATION: CORROSIVE- Causes severe irritation and burns. Vapors or mists may damage: Mucous membranes. Respiratory tract. Vapors or mists may cause: Tearing. Coughing. Sneezing. Salivation. Labored breathing. Shortness of breath. Bronchospasms. Chemical pneumonitis. Pulmonary edema. Death. Effects may be delayed. Chronic exposure may cause: Dental erosions. Discoloration of teeth. Bronchitis. Bronchial emphysema. INGESTION: CORROSIVE- Causes severe irritation and burns. May cause damage to the: Mouth. Throat. Esophagus. Stomach. Gastrointestinal tract. May cause: Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Bleeding. Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Labored breathing. Seizures. Circulatory shock. Unconsciousness. Death. 3 Burns or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract leading to ulceration and secondary infection. Effects may be delayed. Aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

TO PRODUCT Skin disorders. Respiratory system disorders. Eye disorders. OTHER: Circulatory collapse with clammy skin, weak and rapid pulse, shallow respirations, and scanty urine may follow skin contact or ingestion. Circulatory shock is often the immediate cause of death.

Cancer information

This product does not contain greater than 0.1% of the known or potential carcinogens listed in NTP, IARC or OSHA. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified “ strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid” as a known human carcinogen (IARC Category 1). This classification is for inorganic acid mists only and does not apply to sulfuric acid solutions. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) lists “strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid” as a known human carcinogen. This limits the classification to sulfuric acid aerosols and does not extend to the liquid product, unless the acid is used under conditions that result in the formation of mists or aerosols. The American Conference of Governmental Industry Hygienists (ACGIH) lists “sulfuric acid contained in strong inorganic acid mists” as an A2- Suspected Human Carcinogen.