BETZ CORROGEN

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING May cause moderate irritation to the skin. Potential skin sensititizer. May cause dermatitis. Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. Dusts or mists are irritating to mucous membranes. Repeated exposure may result in respiratory sensitization. DOT hazard is not applicable Odor None; Appearance White To Tan, Powder Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water ********************************************************************************

Potential health effects

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure; May cause moderate irritation to the skin. Potential skin sensititizer. May cause dermatitis. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure;Dusts or mists are irritating to mucous membranes. Repeated exposure may result in respiratory sensitization. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Very large doses may cause diarrhea, depression, colic and death. May also cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause CNS depression, primary irritant dermatitis, skin sensitization, and/or allergic respiratory reactions.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Asthma, allergies, skin disorders, and chronic respiratory disease. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation may cause eye, nose, throat and lung irritation and possible respiratory sensitization or asthma. Skin contact may cause moderate irritation to severe burns and sensitization.