General Information
Revision date
2009-03-12
Product name
pH DownTM
Chemical name
Corrosive mixture of acids in aqueous solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
To lower the pH of hydroponic nutrient solutions and plant fertilizers
Manufacturer Name
General Hydroponics, 3789 Vine Hill Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472
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Company Information
company name
general hydroponics
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview *** DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion, inhalation, skin Target Organs: Gastrointestinal and respiratory tract. Acute Effects: • Ingestion: severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. • Inhalation: irritation and possible burns. • Eye, severe burns. • Skin: severe irritation and burns. Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list as a carcinogen.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Unknown
Potential chronic health
Same as acute Other: None.
