DIMENSION NO. 284

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

‘EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER! CORROSIVE. Causes severe burns to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Not flammable, but reacts with most metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May be harmful or fatal if inhaled. DANGER! May react violently with water. Physical State: Liquid. Color: Slightly translucent cloudy. Light brown. Odor: No odor.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion Target Organs: Eyes. Skin. Respiratory System. Eye Contact CORROSIVE-Causes severe irritation and burns. Small amounts may cause blistering disintegration. scarring. clouding. ulcerations. permanent eye damage. blindness. corneal damage. Mist may cause irritation. High mist concentrations may cause tissue destruction. Glaucoma and cataracts are possible late developments. Effects may vary depending on length of exposure, solution concentration and first aid measures. Skin Contact: CORROSIVE-Causes severe irritation and burns. Corrosive action causes burns and frequently deep ulceration with ultimate scarring. Note that irritation may follow an initial latency. The latency may vary as much as hours for dilute solutions to minutes for more concentrated solutions. Prolonged contact, even with dilute concentrations, can cause tissue destruction and permanent skin damage. Repeated exposure may cause: dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). Skin Absorption: No absorption hazard expected under normal use. Inhalation CORROSIVE-Causes severe irritation and burns. Dusts or mists may irritate nose. mouth. throat respiratory tract. Dusts or mists may cause damage to the upper respiratory tract. lungs. May cause coughing sneezing. running nose. sore throat. shortness of breath. wheezing. tightness of the chest. chest pain. choking. impaired jung function. pneumonitis. pulmonary edema. Effects may be delayed. Ingestion CORROSIVE-Causes severe irritation and burns. May cause damage to the mouth. throat. stomach esophagus. gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion can cause severe burns and complete tissue perforation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat and stomach. May be fatal if swallowed. May cause: abdominal pain. nausea. vomiting. diarrhea. bleeding. fall in blood pressure. shock. collapse. gastrointestinal ulceration. Damage may appear days after exposure. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting resulting in mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

to Product Skin disorders. Lung disorders. Cardiovascular disorders. Eye disorders. Respiratory system disorders. Other: None known. Spill Clean-Up Procedures: CORROSIVE MATERIAL. Evacuate unprotected personnel from area. Maintain adequate ventilation. Follow personal protective equipment recommendations found in Section 8. Never exceed any occupational exposure limit. Contain spill, place into drums for proper disposal. Neutralize remaining residue with dilute Hydrochloric Acid solution and dispose of properly. Flush remaining area with water to remove trace residue and dispose of properly. Avoid direct discharge to sewers and surface waters. Notify authorities if entry occurs. CAUTION: This product may react violently with acids and water.