GCS-5708

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Danger: This product is corrosive to skin. It can be absorbed by skin. It is a potential skin sensitizer. It is corrosive to the eyes. Product vapors, gases, mists and/or aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure to this product may cause dizziness and headache.

Potential health effects

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS

Principle Routes of Exposure

Toxic; Corrosive to skin. Absorbed by skin. Potential skin sensitizer. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Toxic; Vapors, gases, mists and/or aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness and headache. INGESTION EFFECTS: Toxic; 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 primary irritant dermatitis, tissue necrosis, and/or toxicity to the nervous system.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Asthma, allergies, skin disorders, and chronic respiratory disease. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation may cause lightheadedness, slurred speech, nausea, and/or vomiting (pulmonary edema may result). Skin contact can cause severe irritation or burns. Carcinogenicity: NTP: None Known IARC Monographs: None Known