POLYMER BUFFER II SOLUTION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Corrosive. Absorbed by skin. Corrosive to the eyes. Vapors, gases, mists and/or aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard: Corrosive to skin Odor Slight Ammonia; Appearance Colorless To Yellow, Liquid 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; Corrosive. Absorbed by skin. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure;Vapors, gases, mists and/or aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause severe irritation or burning of mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract with severe chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and collapse. Possible death when ingested in very large doses. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause tissue necrosis and/or toxicity to the liver and kidney.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation may cause irritation of mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Skin contact causes severe irritation or burns.