Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1336-21-6
Name of the chemical
ammonium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
100-97-0
Name of the chemical
Hexamethylenetetramine
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2011-06-02
Product name
CALCIUM MAGNESIUM BUFFER
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
CALCIUM MAGNESIUM BUFFER Reagent Application Area Field test reagent Reagent Code L6501
Emergency telephone
(800) 877-1940
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Company Information
company name
GE Water & Process Technologies Canada
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Corrosive to skin. Skin sensitizer. Corrosive to the eyes. Vapors, gases, mists and/or aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Odor Ammonia; Appearance Colorless, 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:
Principle Routes of Exposure
Corrosive to skin. Skin sensitizer ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: 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, primary irritant dermatitis, and/or skin sensitization.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Symptoms range from headache, eye irritation, chest pain, nausea and vomiting to severe coughing, difficulty in breathing, pulmonary edema and production of pink frothy sputum.
