TwinTech Plus

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

TwinTech Plus is of low toxicity, but might cause skin and eye irritation upon contact and burning, etc (see below) if swallowed. Swallowed: Burning in the mouth, throat and esophagus. May cause blistering of mucous membranes in mouth and throat. Severe pain, vomiting, diarrhea, lowered blood pressure and shock; possibly death. Eye: Can penetrate deeply, causing irritation or burns depending on the duration of exposure. In severe cases, ulceration and permanent blindness may occur. Speed of treatment by irrigation is essential. Skin: Contact dermatitis may result from working with this material. Can cause local irritation. Onset of irritation is hours rather than minutes. Inhaled: On exposure to acids, chlorine gas may be evolved which causes irritation of the nose and upper respiratory tract, headache and coughing. Other symptoms of overexposure include nausea, vomiting dizziness, shortness of breath, cyanosis and chest pain. Exposure to high concentrations of chlorine can cause decrease in lung function, pulmonary oedema which may be delayed in onset, unconsciousness and death. Inhalation of mists or aerosols will result in respiratory irritation and possible harmful corrosive effects including lesions of nasal and pulmonary oedema.