Glutaraldehyde; part of "ECL Direct Labelling

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) Physical state Liquid. Odor Not available. OSHA/HCS status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTION. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes. Do not get on skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system. May cause sensitization by inhalation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.

Potential chronic health

effects Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to very low levels. Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: heart, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing wheezing and breathing difficulties asthma Ingestion Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in over-exposure this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (Section 11)