Vari-Etch Etching Cream (ABF)__________________________________

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview White, hygroscopic crystals or flakes with a pungent odor. Use methods suitable for surrounding fire. This product is corrosive and causes severe irritation and burning of the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Harmful or fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Firefighters should use full protective equipment and clothing. Label Information DANGER! Causes burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes, Causes severe resporatory irritation. Harmful or fatal if swallowed, inhaled or if absorbed through the skin. Avoid breathing dusts or particulates. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dusts. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. Do not store in glass or silicate-based containers. Use with adequate ventilation. Eyes This product is highly corrosive to the eyes. May cause redness, pain and blurred vision. Prolonged contact may cause corneal injury or, in severe cases, blindness. Effects may be delayed. Skin This product is severely irritating to or corrosive to the skin causing pain, itching and redness. Ammonium Bifluoride products can cause severe necrosis to tissue, with symptoms such as redness, itching, burns and scarring. Burns may not be immediately visible or painful. This damage to the body’s tissues may continue for days, as the fluoride ion reacts with the calcium in the skin and bone. This product may be harmful if it is absorbed through the skin. Effects may be delayed. Ingestion Harmful or fatal if swallowed. This product may cause corrosive damage to gastrointestinal tract, symptoms of such over-exposure include, salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypocalcemia, burning pain, convulsions, shock, muscle spasms, coma, cardiac arrhythmias, cardio and pulmonary arrest, and possibly, death. At high concentrations, there is a risk of hypocalcemia. Inhalation This product is irritating to the upper respiratory tract. Effects may be delayed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 3* Fire 0 Reactivity 1 Personal Protective Equipment E chemical goggles, impervious gloves, dust respirator Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard