HgEx TM Reagent 3 Alkaline Reagent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

______________________________________ Emergency Overview: Appearance: White crystals Odor: None EU Symbols: T - TOXIC O - OXIDIZER

R-phrase(s)

R 25 Toxic if swallowed. R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R 36 Irritating to eyes. R 50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Protective Equipment:

Potential health effects

Eye Contact (EC): Causes moderate irritation Skin Contact (EC): Causes mild irritation Skin Absorption (EC): Effects similar to those of ingestion Target Organs (SA E): Blood Cardiovascular system Ingestion (EC) Toxic May cause headache vomiting colic diarrhea muscular weakness dizziness collapse blood pressure problems cyanosis ( a reduction of the blood's ability to carry oxygen, giving a bluish discoloration) convulsions coma respiratory paralysis death Target Organs (Ing E): Blood Cardiovascular system Inhalation: Toxic Effects similar to those of ingestion. Target Organs (Inh E): Blood Cardiovascular system

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing Bone marrow diseases Cardiovascular diseases

Potential chronic health

Chronic overexposure may cause symptoms similar to acute exposure Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals. Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information

Contains

an experimental carcinogen. an experimental mutagen. an experimental teratogen. Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported